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Friends of Clayoquot Sound

We are peaceful, courageous advocates for culture and biodiversity in Clayoquot Sound.

Friends of Clayoquot Sound is a community-based environmental justice organization based in Tofino, BC operating primarily in unceded Nuu-chah-nulth territories. For more of our work, check out the links below:

https://linktr.ee/friendsofclayoquotsound

05/14/2026

Take part in this creative Artivism Workshop with Mieke Jay Visuals to learn to project visuals that can captivate, mobilize, transform, and inspire new levels of awareness, connection, and engagement.

Mieke Jay is a multi media artist of european decent born and raised on the west coast of turtle island and currently living in “Roberts Creek” on the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh and shíshálh Nations. Mieke is known for her colourful immersive installations; blending imagery of the natural world with dynamic patterns and effects.

When people immerse themselves in art within community it is transformative and creates connection that enriches our lives.

This workshop is presented by Friend of Clayoquot Sound. DM Mieke or us on IG to register for the Workshop that’ll run from 5-7PM on Saturday, May 16th @ the Tofino Community Hall. Space is limited. Hope to see you there!

05/10/2026

Get ready for an epic night! We’re one week out and we’re stoked for the headliner, Neon Steve who’s a bass house legend who’ll be bringing us high-energy bangers and fan-favourite remixes! With over 50 million streams worldwide, Neon Steve is an undeniable dance floor favourite.

Come dance with us on May 16th, and check the Artivism Workshops during the day.
Tickets and workshop info in Bio!

11/10/2025

Here are some awesome photos of the hereditary chiefs, matriarchs, fishing families, youth, Indigenous knowledge holders, and culture keepers—along with friends of migratory salmon, government representatives, scientists, and allies— who gathered on Tseshaht and Hupačasath Territories for the Potlatch for Migratory Salmon. The event was hosted by Ḥupač̓asatḥ Ḥawił Tsu Tsii In (Alton Watts) and Ḥiškiiʔatḥ Elder and artist Aniičačist (Tim Paul). The hosts were Hupačasath supported by Hesquiaht.

Over two days, participants came together to strengthen cultural teachings and share good feelings while raising awareness of challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities working to protect their rivers, streams, and creeks. Among the key issues discussed were the impacts and the harms associated with open-net pen fish farms.

A Migratory Salmon Declaration was developed and signed by the hereditary chiefs in attendance calling to ensure salmon populations are thriving and continue to feed future generations by all means necessary, including the removal of open-net pen fish farms from the Pacific Ocean.

📷: Christopher Roy | See the full photo series at https://christopherroy.com/2025/11/01/potlatch-for-migratory-salmon/

10/24/2025

Have you ever watched the spectacular salmon run? From the surface, the river appeared like any other, but under the surface there can be hundreds of wild salmon! 💖

If this is something you want to experience as well, it’s not too late! Lucky for us, this year’s salmon run has seen an increase compared to earlier years in many areas.
Rivers around the coast such as the Mamquam Spawning Channel in Squamish, the Puntledge River in Comox, the Holy Creek in Coquitlam, and the Serpentine River in Surrey, are all great spots to see spawning salmon from October-December.

Salmon hold a pivotal role in keeping coastal ecosystems alive and thriving and we are so excited to see the return numbers growing this year!
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09/05/2025

The 11th Annual Clayoquot Salmon Festival presented by is now complete for 2025! What a weekend, the events were awesome, and full of stoke 🌎

Here are some opening day highlights of the Salmon Fest Kickoff Concert copresented with featuring and the Upstream Shakedown Afterparty copresented with featuring 🌊🌊🌊🌊

Massive gratitude to all the organizers, participants, contributors, organizations, businesses, sponsors, and funders! A big thanks to for the support in helping to make this happen. It’s a community effort which reflects the broad community network that salmon support for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound!!

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08/28/2025

Clayoquot Salmon Festival kicks off with a free concert on Friday, August 29th at the Village Green in with co-presented by & 🌊

And for those who want to keep dancing check out the Upstream Shakedown Afterparty copresented by featuring and a special guest 🌊🌊🌊

The Festival runs from August 29 – September 1 with a diverse lineup of community events presented by 🌎

The 11th Annual lineup features some unique event collaborations with the Tla-o-qui-aht Cultural Group
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The Salmon Forest Big Tree Trail Excursion with .tribal.parks still has a couple spots open, but the Salmon Printmaking Workshop with is full. Sign up now to reserve a spot or waitlist 🌲🌲🌲🌲

Make sure to scroll and save the Clayoquot Salmon Festival poster to easily reference the upcoming events schedule and details!

A big thanks to for the support in helping to make this happen. It’s a community effort which reflects the broad community network that salmon support for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound!!

See you @ Salmon Fest in Tofino over the long weekend!

08/22/2025

Clayoquot Salmon Festival returns from August 29 – September 1 with a diverse lineup of community events presented by 🌎

The Festival kicks off with a free concert on Friday, August 29th at the Village Green in Tofino with

The 11th Annual lineup features some unique event collaborations with the Tla-o-qui-aht Cultural Group
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For both the Salmon Forest Big Tree Trail Excursion with .tribal.parks and the Salmon Printmaking Workshop with early registration is required, and both are filling up fast. Sign up now to reserve a spot.

Make sure to scroll and save the Clayoquot Salmon Festival poster to easily reference the upcoming events schedule and details!

A big thanks to for the support in helping to make this happen. It’s a community effort which reflects the broad community network that salmon support for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound!!

Tofino (n̓ačiqs) is situated on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, within the traditional haḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) First Nations and their Tribal Parks.

See you @ Salmon Fest in Tofino over the long weekend!

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08/19/2025

Building the stoke for the upcoming 2025 Clayoquot Salmon Festival: Aug 29 - Sept 1 Schedule! — here are some highlights of last year’s 10th Annual Festival featuring:tiger

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Top Dog, The Quantum Leapers, Clayoquot Writers Group, and the Tla-o-qui-aht Cultural Group 🌎

Check out the full Clayoquot Salmon Festival events schedule for 2025 linked in our bio! A big thanks to for the support in helping to make this happen. Salmon play an integral role for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound, so we appreciate everyone who contributes to raising awareness and celebrating their importance as the backbone of the coast!

08/13/2025

Clayoquot Salmon Festival returns August 29th — September 1st around Tofino, within Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks!! Featuring some incredible west coast organizations and talent, we’re presenting a variety of events — themed around protection, education, and celebration — with something for everyone! Come dance at the concerts, join in the beach day beach clean competition, register for a trail building and restoration excursion or register for the salmon print making workshop. Check out the full schedule link in our bio 🌎

Thanks to all the contributors helping to make this happen!!

Tla-o-qui-aht Cultural Group .tribal.parks

Address

1160 Pacific Rim Highway
Tofino, BC
V0R2Z0

Telephone

+12507254218

Website

http://www.focs.ca/

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