River's End Fisher Poets by Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
Fifth annual River's End Fisher Poets gathering in Steveston BC, led by local commercial fisherman Wilfred Wilson, who was inspired by fishing the waters along BC’s rugged West Coast
Date/Time: Oct 2 2021, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Richmond, Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site | Event calendar12138 Fourth Ave
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Cost: Free
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The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is pleased to partner with local fisherman and fisher poet Wilfred Wilson to present the River’s End Fisher Poets event, as part of BC Culture Days. Inspired by the FisherPoets Gathering in Astoria, Oregon, this event will celebrate and share the stories of the West Coast fishing industry through poetry, prose, and song.
Seeking Fisher Poets
Are you a past or current fisher or person who works in the fishing industry? Do you enjoy expressing yourself through poems, stories, or song? We are looking for additional presenters – come and share your work at the River’s End Fisher Poets gathering. Presenters will have the option to present live in person, or to pre-record their poems, stories, or songs in advance for screening at the event. For more information, please contact Heidi Rampfl at heidi.rampfl@gogcannery.org or 604-664-9007.
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