Saturday, June 13, 2015

Toast the Coast Before the Coast is Toast!!!

We were very privileged to attend the

"Toast the Coast Before the Coast is Toast!!!"

Beautiful how things fall into place. We couldn't stay long but we were very fortunate speak briefly with Takaiya Blaney http://www.takaiyablaney.com/

She was just sitting on the bridge as we arrived.

I got all shy, she looked so beautiful, her and her friend in their regalia, I should have asked for a photo but I failed. :(

Here is the one I took. Ta'kaiya is sitting with back to us, with long braid. She is so wise. You can hear her speak here.

Ta'Kaiya - Unify- June 17-No Pipelines Rally

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_7ArL8Towk

Why Enbridge is afraid of Ta'Kaiya Blaney

http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/blog/Blogentry/why-enbridge-is-afraid-of-takaiya-blaney/blog/33920/

Ta'Kaiya Blaney - Intervention @ UN Full Address May 16

https://youtu.be/9jDzG7gEm7s

http://www.takaiyablaney.com/

http://www.straight.com/news/470806/toast-coast-celebration-jericho-beach-reflects-greenpeaces-grassroots-approach

Today's event was called Toast the Coast Before the Coast is Toast and it runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. It's being held to raise awareness about the ecological danger of new pipelines and the sharp increase in tanker traffic that will occur if they're ever built.

"Shell is right now moving its Arctic fleet into position to begin drilling for oil in Alaska's ice-covered waters—oil they want to eventually ship in super-tankers South along the coast," the Toast the Coast web page states.

One of the speakers will be Oscar-winning actor Jane Fonda, who's been a vociferous critic of Shell's plans.

Toast the Coast will also showcase First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers' large piece of art depicting a salmon. It's a reflection of the important role that indigenous people are playing in the fight to save the planet.

First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers

Here are a few photos of the Jane Fonda- I couldn't believe she was actually here and I was videoing.

Her speech was passionate and totally right on. We need everyone we can to speak out and I so grateful she has joined the cause. Save Our Coast- or as they have stated Toast the Coast Before the Coast is Toast!!!

Jane Fonda- speaking at Toast the Coast- Jericho Beach, Vancouver BC - June 13/2015

Toast the Coast celebration at Jericho Beach reflects Greenpeace's grassroots approach
http://www.straight.com/news/470806/toast-coast-celebration-jericho-beach-reflects-greenpeaces-grassroots-approach

Related Links
http://globalnews.ca/news/2053042/i-hope-i-get-arrested-jane-fonda-in-vancouver-to-speak-out-against-pipelines/

http://act.greenpeace.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1847&ea.campaign.id=39092

http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/Global/canada/pr/2015/06/Jane-Fonda-joining-Toast-the-Coast-in-Vancouver-June-13.pdf

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/06/greenpeace-free-toasting-the-coast-picnic/

Toast the Coast

When: June 13
Time: 4 p.m. to twilight
Where: Jericho Beach, 875 Point Grey Road
Cost: Free
For more information, visit the Facebook page.