Students for the Salish Sea, a WWU Student organization, will be putting on a fundraising event for Lax Kw'alaams people. The Lax Kw'alaams are a First Nations people in British Columbia who are defending sacred lands and waters from the development of a liquid natural gas plant at at the mouth of the Skeena river near Prince Rupert.
The evening will provide a Salmon Dinner catered by Chef Arlen Coiley. There will be music by local artists and arts and crafts for sale. There will also be a film screening of a documentary on Lelu Island and the challenges they are up against.
Dinner is $35 and will begin at 6:00 pm. The documentary screening is a requested donation of $10 and shown from 9:00 - 10:00 pm. Please contact Deb Cruz at dwcruz@comcast.net for more information or RSVP instructions.
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