They talked with us about the past and present role of coastal ecosystems in the lives of the Salish people. These people always have been an integral part of ecosystems such as this one at Race Rocks. These video clips convey some of the stories that Earl and Joe had to tell about their people and their interactions with marine resources.
"When the tide went out, the table was set" for first nations people in this area . At Race Rocks this would have been particularly important because of the rich biodiversity in the intertidal zone.
Earle Claxton talks about the marine invertebrate resources.
Earle tells us about the food and medicinal role of some marine algaes from the intertidal areas.
Transportation on the Salish Sea was so important to the cultures of the West Coast. While looking at an old carved canoe,Earle reflects on the types of canoes used . This canoe is used as a focal point for First Nations resources in our education program.
