This project, in partnership with the False Creek Friends Society (FCFS), aimed to raise awareness about ocean acidification, promote Indigenous knowledge, and build community support for transforming False Creek into Canada’s first National Urban Marine Park by 2030. Through events like the World Oceans Day Fair and a community feast led by Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Leona Brown (Gitxsan and Nisga’a), the project fostered dialogue around sustainable futures rooted in cultural respect and ecological stewardship.
UBC Student Project Lead: Tara Brudar
Community Partner: False Creek Friends Society
Grant Type: Connect to Community
Year of Publication: 2025
Topic: Indigenous Practices, Ocean Acidification, Food Sovereignty, Restoration
Keywords: Sustainability, Community Engagement, Conservation, Education
Population: False Creek Residents