September 2005 has been declared "Wild Salmon Month" in Vancouver by Mayor Larry Campbell, September 25th is BC Rivers Day, which coincides this year with International Rivers Day.

Here are some heads up on events:

Sept 10
Salmon Celebration Cultural Event and PropMaking Workshop - A Roundhouse Partnership

Come join us for an afternoon Salmon Cultural Event. In association with "The SalmonCelebration", a BC Rivers Day event on Sept 25, The Salmon Cultural Event will include historian Bruce MacDonald, conservationist/writer Terry Glavin and storyteller Bob Baker from the Squamish Nation. They will talk about the history of False Creek when it was a wilderness, the rich natural environment that once supported hundreds of fish-bearing streams and the Salmon as our physical and spiritual sustenance.

The second half of the program will include prop-making (hats, necklaces and more) that can be worn in theSalmon Celebration Parade and an offering of some Salmon treats! For more information www.roundhouse.ca or call (604) 713-1800

Sept 11, 18
Salmon Without Rivers - Lost Stream Walks in Dunbar and Kerrisdale with Terry Slack. Celebrate Our Salmon Heritage for Salmon Month in Vancouver

Sept 11, 2005
Head of the Lake Creek - Nough Khahtsulek" 11:00 - 12:30

Trace the lost streambed of the greatest wild steelhead and coho spawning creek in the City of Vancouver.

Sept 18, 2005
Native Creek - Tsusnahm" 11:00 - 12:30

Terry will take you back in time to a human settlement site belonging to the first Salmon People of Vancouver that dates back to 350 BC. Thousands of Fraser River Pink Salmon will be moving up the North Arm at that time; a special moment to celebrate the Wild Salmon that make very long journeys up this wild River.

Terry Slack is an avid local historian, fisherman and conservationist who grew up on the west side of Vancouver. He remembers old, now non-existent salmon runs all around Vancouver and is very knowledgeable about the history of the 57 lost streams. For more information email aquastar@telus.net

Sept 25 (BC Rivers Day)
Salmon Celebration - Remembering Our History, Celebrating the Living

The False Creek Watershed and Public Dreams Societies present the 2nd annual Salmon Celebration on BC Rivers Day, September 25th 2005, in SE False Creek from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. This free event was created to remember the rich natural history that once existed in Vancouver, to honour the spirit of the salmon that historically lived in the streams that flowed into Eastern False Creek and to connect us with local groups who practice watershed stewardship and urban sustainability. We invite all to participate. If the spirit moves you, dress up like a salmon or forest animal, or bring rattles, masks or drums, whatever inspires you to remember a lost salmon stream.

Gather in Jonathan Rogers Park at 7th and Manitoba at 1:00PM. The parade starts at 1:30 and travels to Creekside Park near Science World where there will be workshops, food, entertainment, an environmental fair and First Nations participation. For more information check our website or email us. For other River's Day events contact the Outdoor Recreation Council and check out their website or check out Go BC.

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