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Queer at Sea:
Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community This new exhibit at the Maritime Museum of BC opens on May 17, 2022 and runs through the the summer. Queer and trans communities have long been a part of BC’s maritime history and culture. This exhibit will showcase those histories and culture, celebrate the roles and contributions queer and trans people have made to BC’s maritime sectors, and will acknowledge work that remains to eliminate discrimination against the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the marine sectors. The Museum is seeking input from queer and trans individuals who are willing to voluntarily share their stories for use in the exhibit. The deadline for sharing your story is March 4. To share your story, complete the online form at mmbc.bc.ca.
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P is for 100 Percent
Commemorative Terry Fox Sash
One hundred percent of royalties from P Is for Puffin will be donated to Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) to protect the endangered species that inspired this book. WCN protects endangered wildlife by supporting conservationists who ensure wildlife and people coexist and thrive. WCN finds conservationists who deploy the most effective solutions to save wildlife and their habitats and provides them with financial and technical resources to bring those solutions to life. Wildlife Conservation Network sends 100 percent of designated donations directly to the field to ensure maximum impact. wildnet.org.
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Fox Family have partnered to create a limited-edition commemorative Terry Fox Sash. The sash, available online, is now available for order. The product will ship in mid-December. All proceeds of the sash will go directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. A sash with a commemorative patch of Terry will also be available from the Terry Fox Foundation. shop.terryfox.org and metisnation-british-columbia. myshopify.com.
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