Friends of Clayoquot Sound

Take part in this FREE creative Artivism Workshop with Mieke Jay Visuals to learn to project visuals that can captivate, mobilize, transform, and inspire new levels of awareness, connection, and engagement. Mieke Jay is a multi media artist of european decent born and raised on the west coast of turtle island and currently living in “Roberts Creek” on the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh and shíshálh Nations. Mieke is known for her colourful immersive installations; blending imagery of the natural world with dynamic patterns and effects. When people immerse themselves in art within community it is transformative and creates connection that enriches our lives. This workshop is presented by Friend of Clayoquot Sound. DM Mieke or us on IG to register for the Workshop that’ll run from 5-7PM on Saturday, May 16th @ the Tofino Community Hall. Space is limited. Hope to see you there! #miekejayvisuals #artivism #workshop #friendsofclayoquotsound #tofinoteaparty

FREE Block Printing Artivism Workshop with @ivythefloatingartist Take part in a creative Artivism Workshop led by Tla-o-qui-aht artist Ivy Cargill-Martin, presented in partnership with Friends of Clayoquot Sound. Ivy was born on Vancouver Island and raised on an off-grid float house in her own Tla-o-qui-aht Territory, Ivy has grown up with two very artistic parents. Her mother Robin Cargill, a “jill of all trades” in the art world, and her father Carl Martin, a Tla-o-qui-aht master canoe carver. Her explorations of drawing and painting grew to include carving, crochet, embroidery, block printing, jewelry, sculpture, and even traditional hand poked tattoos. In this Block Printing Artivism Workshop, participants will have the opportunity to design, carve, and press their own linocut block print onto paper or fabric to create a print, and some might even be integrated into the Projecting Visuals Artivism Workshop with @miekejay.visuals DM Ivy or @friendsofclayoquotsound on IG to register for the Ivy’s Workshop that’ll run from 1-5PM on Saturday, May 16th @ the Tofino Community Hall. Space is limited. And after the workshops, the music takes over with @djneonsteve @wavedalton @tofinosangria for @tofinoteaparty (ticket link in bio) 🌎 #ivythefloatingartist #artivism #workshop #friendsofclayoquotsound #tofinoteaparty

TOFINO!! Tofino Tea Party and Friends of Clayoquot Sound are bringing us a PARTY into the night with Neon Steve, Wave Dalton and Sangria bringing tunes, and I’m doing immersive visuals! PLUS Daytime ARTIVISM workshops: Block Printing Workshop with Ivy Cargil-Martin Immersive Art installations and Visuals with Mieke Jay Hope to see you there! :)

Get ready for an epic night! We’re one week out and we’re stoked for the headliner, Neon Steve who’s a bass house legend who’ll be bringing us high-energy bangers and fan-favourite remixes! With over 50 million streams worldwide, Neon Steve is an undeniable dance floor favourite. Come dance with us on May 16th, and check the Artivism Workshops during the day. Tickets and workshop info in Bio! #tofinoteaparty #friendsofclayoquotsound #neonsteve #danceparty #artivism

VENUE & TICKET UPDATE: Artivism Workshops @ the Tofino Community Hall Music @ 9pm, DJs moved to the @thedirtymaq Online tickets are sold out, some tickets will be available at the door @ 9pm — Tofino! Get ready for a high-energy night of dance music on the coast, plus immersive art and daytime artivism workshops presented by Tofino Tea Party and Friends of Clayoquot Sound. We’ll be kicking it off during the day with a block printing workshop with Ivy Cargil-Martin, followed by Mieke Jay who will be sharing her skills in projecting visuals and immersive art installations. After that we’re gonna be dancing late into the night with Neon Steve, Wave Dalton and Sangria! Share the poster, and visit Eventbrite for more details and to grab tickets (link in bio).    🎶 🪩 🎨 #tofinoteaparty#friendsofclayoquotsound#westcoast#dancepartyartivism

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The BC NDP has just issued mining permits on unceded Tla-o-qui-aht territory — without the Nation's consent. The BC government has given Imperial Metals the green light for 22 drill pads, 6 trenches and 3 helipads in Clayoquot Sound. This is the same company behind the Mount Polley disaster, when a mine tailings dam burst and spewed over 25 billion litres of toxic water and waste into the pristine waters of Quesnel Lake, a major tributary of the Fraser River — one of the worst mining disasters in Canadian history. Swipe to see what five organizations are calling on the government to do about it. Full press release link in @wildernesscommittee 's bio 🔗 #britishcolumbia #mining #clayquotsound #tofino

Here are some awesome photos of the hereditary chiefs, matriarchs, fishing families, youth, Indigenous knowledge holders, and culture keepers—along with friends of migratory salmon, government representatives, scientists, and allies— who gathered on Tseshaht and Hupačasath Territories for the Potlatch for Migratory Salmon. The event was hosted by Ḥupač̓asatḥ Ḥawił Tsu Tsii In (Alton Watts) and Ḥiškiiʔatḥ Elder and artist Aniičačist (Tim Paul). The hosts were Hupačasath supported by Hesquiaht. Over two days, participants came together to strengthen cultural teachings and share good feelings while raising awareness of challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities working to protect their rivers, streams, and creeks. Among the key issues discussed were the impacts and the harms associated with open-net pen fish farms. A Migratory Salmon Declaration was developed and signed by the hereditary chiefs in attendance calling to ensure salmon populations are thriving and continue to feed future generations by all means necessary, including the removal of open-net pen fish farms from the Pacific Ocean. 📷: Christopher Roy @christopherroy | See the full photo series at /2025/11/01/potlatch-for-migratory-salmon/ #defendwildsalmon #salmon #fishfarmsout

Have you ever watched the spectacular salmon run? From the surface, the river appeared like any other, but under the surface there can be hundreds of wild salmon returning! If this is something you want to experience as well, it’s not too late! Lucky for us, this year’s salmon run has seen an increase compared to earlier years in many areas. Rivers around the coast such as the Mamquam Spawning Channel in Squamish, the Puntledge River in Comox, the Holy Creek in Coquitlam, and the Serpentine River in Surrey, are all great spots to see spawning salmon from October-December. Salmon hold a pivotal role in keeping coastal ecosystems alive and thriving and we are so excited to see the return numbers growing this year! 🐟🌲🌎 #protectwildsalmon #fishfarmsout #staywild#salmonrun #friendsofclayoquotsound #clayoquotsalmonfestival #salmon #tofino #vancouverisland #pnw #protectwhatyoulove

The 11th Annual Clayoquot Salmon Festival presented by @friendsofclayoquotsound is now complete for 2025! What a weekend, the events were awesome, and full of stoke 🌎 Here are some opening day highlights of the Salmon Fest Kickoff Concert copresented with @tuffcityradio featuring @iamcalebhart @sonicalley @tofinosangria and the Upstream Shakedown Afterparty copresented with @tofinoteaparty featuring @nestosplace @parabpoet 🌊🌊🌊🌊 Massive gratitude to all the organizers, participants, contributors, organizations, businesses, sponsors, and funders! A big thanks to @districtoftofino @clyaoquotbiospheretrust @tourismtofino @themaqhotel @longbeachlodgeresort @pacificsands for the support in helping to make this happen. It’s a community effort which reflects the broad community network that salmon support for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound!! 📷: @mtnghoststudio . . . . #clayoquotsalmonfestival #clayoquotsound #tofino #tlaoquiahttribalparks #salmon #festival #livemusic #vancouverisland #defendwildsalmon #friendsofclayoquotsound

Clayoquot Salmon Festival runs from August 29 – September 1 with a diverse lineup of community events presented by @friendsofclayoquotsound 🌎 The 11th Clayoquot Salmon Festival features some unique event collaborations with the Tla-o-qui-aht Cultural Group @tlaoquiaht.tribal.parks @tuffcityradio @surfrider_pacificrim @tofinoteaparty 🌊🌊🌊🌊 For Sunday, August 31st @tuffcityradio has organized a Sand Castle Competition. Entry is $25 for your own team, or you can join the @friendsofclayoquotsound team as we design sand salmon art. @surfrider_pacificrim will be leading the Beach Clean Competition and @micah_haridas is providing silent disco headsets for participants. Best part is there’ll be prizes for both the Sand Castle and Beach Clean Competitions, as well as live music and food vendors. Make sure to save the Clayoquot Salmon Festival poster (in our stories) to easily reference the upcoming events schedule and details! A big thanks to @districtoftofino @clyaoquotbiospheretrust @tourismtofino @themaqhotel @longbeachlodgeresort @pacificsands for the support in helping to make this happen. It’s a community effort which reflects the broad community network that salmon support for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound!! See you @ Salmon Fest in Tofino over the long weekend! 🎥: @mtnghoststudio . . . . #clayoquotsalmonfestival #clayoquotsound #tofino #tlaoquiahttribalparks #salmon #festival #livemusic #vancouverisland #defendwildsalmon #friendsofclayoquotsound

Clayoquot Salmon Festival kicks off with a free concert on Friday, August 29th at the Village Green in #Tofino with @iamcalebhart @sonicalley @tofinosangria co-presented by @friendsofclayoquotsound & @tuffcityradio 🌊 And for those who want to keep dancing check out the Upstream Shakedown Afterparty copresented by @tofinoteaparty featuring @nestosplace @parabpoet and a special guest 🌊🌊🌊 The Festival runs from August 29 – September 1 with a diverse lineup of community events presented by @friendsofclayoquotsound 🌎 The 11th Annual lineup features some unique event collaborations with the Tla-o-qui-aht Cultural Group @tuffcityradio @surfrider_pacificrim @tofinoteaparty 🌊🌊🌊🌊 The Salmon Forest Big Tree Trail Excursion with @tlaoquiaht.tribal.parks still has a couple spots open, but the Salmon Printmaking Workshop with @ivythefloatingartist is full. Sign up now to reserve a spot or waitlist 🌲🌲🌲🌲 Make sure to scroll and save the Clayoquot Salmon Festival poster to easily reference the upcoming events schedule and details! A big thanks to @districtoftofino @clyaoquotbiospheretrust @tourismtofino @themaqhotel @longbeachlodgeresort @pacificsands for the support in helping to make this happen. It’s a community effort which reflects the broad community network that salmon support for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound!! See you @ Salmon Fest in Tofino over the long weekend! . . . . #clayoquotsalmonfestival #clayoquotsound #tofino #tlaoquiahttribalparks #salmon #festival #livemusic #tuffcityradio #calebhart #sonicalley #vancouverisland #defendwildsalmon #friendsofclayoquotsound

This weekend in Tofino, Clayoquot Salmon Festival returns from August 29 – September 1 with unique community events presented by @friendsofclayoquotsound themed around protection, education, and celebration 🌎 Getting ready for this year’s events, here’s a throwback to last year’s Festival featuring music by @downtownmischief and words by Salmon Fest curator @praxislife The 2025 Festival kicks off with a free concert on Friday, August 29th at the Village Green in Tofino co-presented by @tuffcityradio @tofinolightandsound with headliners @iamcalebhart @sonicalley & @tofinosangria ☀️ And don’t miss the afterparties with @tofinoteaparty 🌙 The 11th Annual lineup also includes some fun event collaborations like the beach day @ Cox Bay with @tuffcityradio hosting a Sand Castle Competition, and a beach clean competition with @surfrider_pacificrim 🌊 For both the Salmon Forest Big Tree Trail Excursion with @tlaoquiaht.tribal.parks and the Salmon Printmaking Workshop with @ivythefloatingartist early registration is required, and both are nearing capacity. Sign up now to reserve a spot! Concluding with the Voices for Salmon evening with the Tla-o-qui-aht Cultural Group on Monday, September 1st @ Anchor Park. Come learn more about how protection of the ancient salmon forests recently doubled within Clayoquot Sound from around 30 — 60% 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Check out @friendsofclayoquotsound to easily reference the upcoming events schedule and details for Clayoquot Salmon Festival! A big thanks to @districtoftofino @clyaoquotbiospheretrust @tourismtofino @themaqhotel @longbeachlodgeresort @pacificsands for the support in helping to make this happen. It’s a community effort! Tofino (n̓ačiqs) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks. See you @ Salmon Fest in Tofino for what is going to be an incredible long weekend!! 🎥: @mtnghoststudio . . . . #clayoquotsalmonfestival #tlaoquiahttribalparks #clayoquotsound #tofino #salmon #festival #livemusic #vancouverisland #defendwildsalmon #friendsofclayoquotsound