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Keepers of the Land

April 23, 2025
Annual General Meeting at 6 PM | Event at 7 PM SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

One small First Nation on Canada’s West Coast is taking big steps to reclaim power in a territory still rich with life.

The Film: Keepers of the Land

Join us on April 23, 2025 at 7 PM for a special screening of Keepers of the Land.

In the heart of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, one Nation is reclaiming the power they held for millennia. As the impacts of colonial exploitation and mismanagement take an increasing toll on their territory, the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation finds strength in its stories and culture, emerging as a stewardship leader in a new age of reconciliation in Canada.

Keepers of the Land is a powerful story of resurgence, the weight of hereditary leadership, and the responsibility they carry into the modern world told through the eyes of elder and hereditary chief Nismuutk, Ernest Mason Jr., and the new young leaders following in his footsteps.

Following the screening of Keepers of the Land, we’re hosting a panel discussion about Indigenous leadership in conservation and its role in protecting lands and waters across BC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Prior to screening the film, Reel Causes will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM). To attend the AGM, your membership must be active. Email info@reelcauses.org to determine if your membership is active. Purchase or renew your membership here. Register here to attend the AGM.

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The Cause: CPAWS-BC

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia (CPAWS-BC) is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting lands, waters, and wildlife in BC. Since 1978, we have worked alongside First Nations, scientists, and communities to defend BC’s natural environment and safeguard biodiversity for future generations.

As part of one of Canada’s oldest environmental organizations, CPAWS-BC advocates for strong conservation policies, supports Indigenous-led conservation, and advances the creation of large, interconnected protected areas. Our work ensures that nature in BC remains resilient in the face of climate change and industrial pressures, helping species like caribou, orca, and salmon thrive.

Based in Vancouver, CPAWS-BC is at the forefront of efforts to protect 30% of BC’s lands, freshwater, and ocean areas by 2030 (30×30). Through public engagement, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships, we work to shape the future of conservation in the province.

CPAWS-BC is committed to reconciliation and recognizes that BC’s lands and waters are the unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples, who have been stewards of these ecosystems since time immemorial. By working together, we can protect nature, support communities, and build a more sustainable future for all.

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About Reel Causes

Reel Causes partners with filmmakers and Canadian causes dedicated to addressing global social justice issues. We host film screenings followed by panel discussions to educate and inspire our community, and provide a forum for authentic conversation around the issues that affect us locally.

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