Say the Names...

Al Purdy wrote a wonderful poem called "Say the names say the names" which celebrates the names of Canadian rivers - Tulameen, Kleena Kleene, Similkameen, Nahanni, Kluane and on and on in a celebratory song.

Enbridge is planning to build a dual pipeline that will carry bitumen and condensate across hundreds of waterways between Edmonton and Kitimat. Some of these waterways are rivers like the Parsnip (or what's left of it), the Nechako, the Morice and others are smaller creeks whose names are often known only to the folks who live along their banks or who fish in their shadows or who bend to wash or drink as they cross paths.

I want to collect the names of these rivers and creeks, to collect your stories, your poems, your songs so we can collectively give voice to the land living under the line Enbridge plans to draw.

People have also sent me copies of their presentations to the community oral presentations. If you'd like to add your voice, email me (sheila.peters900@gmail.com) your stories and I'll post them for you. The copyright remains with you.

All the best.
Sheila Peters

Friday, January 18, 2013

Salmon Chowder - Architect Theatre

Georgina, Jonathan, Anita, and Jennifer are inviting you to come and join us for an Information Session/Salmon Chowder Evening!

On Thursday, January 24, we will share some of the recorded interviews we conducted on our journey throughout Northern BC. We will share experiences from the trip, answer your questions, and serve you salmon chowder.

It's a free event!
But please RSVP to
contact@architecttheatre.com
by January 21.

Looking forward to having you there. If you can't make it to Vancouver, feel free to extend the invitation and send someone in your stead!

SALMON CHOWDER Show-And-Tell
Thursday, January 24
5.00pm - 7.00pm
The Russian Hall
600 Campbell Avenue
Vancouver, BC

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