Worth More Standing
"Thank you for standing up for the ancient ones whom grow on Pacheedaht Territory. We come together to honour our indigenous communities and their ancestors”
I have created this free digital download for all of those protesting, donating and caring for the Old Growth Forests; as a thank you gift for your energy towards protecting these sacred lands. I began this piece last year when I went to Avatar Grove in Port Renfrew for the first time. I included a photograph of my sketch. I was deeply moved by my experience with the tree elders that grow on this spiritual land. Please print this off, share it with friends or even use it as a poster to spread this important message.
There is more to this than the environmental impact of removing these trees. It’s more than the logging industry. It’s about the Canadian governments disrespect for indigenous lands. The oppression. The genocide. Fairy Creek Blockade is on the unceded Pacheedaht Territory and our government continues to hurt the incredibly beautiful culture that was here long before any of us settlers. The greed we see happening right now is shameful.
As a humble and grateful visitor of this beautiful land I cry out to our government to do better! I am ashamed of our countries genocide towards the indigenous people. OUR people! We stand with you.
So what can you do? Protest in your community. Donate. Make Art. Make Noise.
Please use my poster or make your own, I would love to share any art made in relation to these old growth trees OR valuing our beautiful indigenous community.
Much Love,
Kit