Rematriation Documentary + Q&A - Ventura

The documentary Rematriation follows concerned Canadian residents as they take a stand to protect the last giant trees from being cut down. Along the way, the 66-minute film delves into the layers of complexity surrounding old growth forest protection and provides lessons that reach far beyond the forests.

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Ticket Price

Events at the public library are free and open to the public. Rainbow Eyes has come to Socal at Julie Henszey's invitation with a goal to raise substantial funds to support the critical work performed by Rainbow Eyes and the nonprofit she cofounded. Donations through the purchase of a ticket or a subsequent donation are welcomed from indiviiduals for whom this work to protect our planet resonates.

The Fairy Creek Blockades at Ada’itsx became publicly renowned in 2021 as an Indigenous led movement to prevent the cutting of this last old growth watershed. These ancient rainforests have been industrially undisturbed since the last ice age. The blockade actions to protect the forest lasted for months and in the process became Canada’s largest act of civil disobedience.

Old growth forests, like Ada’itsx, represent one of the last lines of defense against climate change, while containing scientific properties we barely understand. Yet mismanagement and greed have left less than 2.6% of them standing. Considering all the political campaign promises to protect old growth, the British Columbia government’s response was initially hypocritical. Despite commitments to protect at risk old growth forests, the government encouraged the publicly funded Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to disband the blockades which led to hundreds of peaceful protesters being aggressively arrested. Three years later, many of those arrested are still making their way through the colonial courts.

Join us for a transformative series of events featuring Rainbow Eyes — a passionate land defender from the Da'naxda'xw/Awaetlala First Nation — and her partner Glenn Reid. Learn about their inspiring journey to protect the last remaining old growth forests on Vancouver Island at Ada'itsx/Fairy Creek, discover how you can support their efforts to safeguard our planet, and strengthen your own Earth-centered mindset to put our planet on a healing trajectory.

We need all hands on Earth’s deck to alter the direction we are headed in.

A 500-day logging blockade at Ada'itsx/Fairy Creek — the site of the last intact watershed on southern Vancouver Island and home to 2,000-year-old trees and immense biodiversity — is yielding lessons we can all benefit from. With thousands of participants displaying immense courage and resilience, the resistance blossomed into the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history.

Indigenous land defenders are creating a path forward to save Mother Earth and it’s up to us to follow it.

Get Involved

Support this critical movement by attending events, becoming a sponsor, or by making a donation. Your involvement helps protect old growth forests and supports Indigenous land defenders in changing hearts and minds.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities are available, with tiers including $10,000 and $2,000 contributions. Individual donations are welcome and encouraged.

Contact Information

For more information or to get involved, contact Julie Henszey at 805-657-2793 or [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

E.P. Foster Library, 651 East Main Street, Ventura, United States