Join Raincoast Education Society for the first event of their Magnificent Mollusks five-part virtual speaker series. This year's winter speaker series will introduce you to experts from around the world who will take you on a deep dive into the remarkable world of mollusks. 

The first speaker event introduces Nicole Smith, a professional archaeologist based in Victoria, B.C. Nicole Smith will be discussing Ancient Aquaculture: Sea Gardens of the BC Coast. She will be discussing how First Nations have been building and caring for clam gardens for at least 3,500 years and how the Clam Garden Network has been combining many ways of knowing (traditional and scientific) to advance our understanding of local traditional mariculture. 

Please RSVP for this event by visiting Raincoast Education Society's event page on their website. 

Join Raincoast Education Society for the second event of their "Magnificent Mollusks" five-part virtual speaker series. This year's winter speaker series will introduce you to experts from around the world who will take you on a deep dive into the remarkable world of mollusks. 

The second speaker event introduces Ian Riddick, chef and owner of Heartwood Kitchen. Ian will be discussing that while shellfish may be considered gourmet, with the right rain boots, fishing license, and knowledge, a stroll on the beach at low-tide can turn into a sumptuous feast for dinner. This speaker event will teach participants the information to safely, sustainably, respectfully, and responsibly harvest, prepare, and enjoy some of the finest seafood our coast has to offer. Ian Riddick will share his tips and tricks on cleaning, steaming, shucking, and cooking shellfish, and maybe even a recipe or two!

Please RSVP for this event by visiting Raincoast Education Society's event page on their website. 

Join Raincoast Education Society to learn about the local language and world view. Explore writing systems and sounds and enjoy a glimpse into the significance of the official language of this place, the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ / Tla-o-qui-aht language of Nuu-chah-nulth.

Gisele Martin will lead a mobile Nuu-chah-nulth language practice session.

The third meetup will be hosted via Zoom. 

This event is the third and final in a series of three this year & lead by Gisele. Gisele Maria Martin is a citizen of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island. She is a Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks guardian, Nuu-chah-nulth language & culture activist and artist.

This a free event. 

To learn more about the event and register, please visit: https://raincoasteducation.org/calendar-event/wandering-words-outdoor-nuu-chah-nulth-language-exploration/

Join Raincoast Education Society for the third event of their "Magnificent Mollusks" five-part virtual speaker series. This year's winter speaker series will introduce you to experts from around the world who will take you on a deep dive into the remarkable world of mollusks. 

The third event will feature speaker Dr. Mei Lin NEO, an expert marine ecologist and science communicator. Dr. Mei Lin NEO will be discussing Giant Clams, the world's largest bivalves that inhabit the shallow tropical reefs of the Indo-Pacific. These megafauna are threatened in much of their range, and some species have become locally extirpated. Dr. Mei Lin NEO will discuss the importance of building a network with scientific peers to expand research collaborations to better prioritize the conservation of endangered marine species.   

Please RSVP for this event by visiting Raincoast Education Society's event page on their website.