K'�moks Estuary Seafood Dinner - Celebrating ancient knowledge with a modern feast

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Wednesday, June 15th, 2016
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

A traditional welcome by the K’ómoks First Nation and Kumugwe Dancers will set the stage for an evening of feasting on local delicacies and exploring the rich history of the K’ómoks Estuary. This event is a part of the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival.

In pre-settlement days the Comox Valley was known as the land of plenty by the K’ómoks First Nation due to the abundance of fish, shellfish and other important resources. Exciting archeological work published in the Canadian Journal of Archeology in December 2015 on the thousands of fish trap stakes in the K’ómoks Estuary speaks to this abundance and gives us a new understanding of the immensity and sophistication of this ancient fishery.

Another body of archeological research explores the traditional use of shellfish gardens to increase the production and size of shellfish. Both the ancient fishery and shellfish gardening were practiced over 1000 years ago in the K’ómoks Estuary on the principles of Kwakwlaqua (Keeping It Living) – harvesting in a manner that maintains and improves the ecosystem. Learn about this research and more in an interactive and multimedia fashion.

Door prizes, a wine and seafood challenge and a silent auction will make for a lively and engaging evening. The menu for the evening will feature salmon and other seafood from Salish Seafoods and wine from 40 KNOTS Winery.

Main course options include: Salmon, Chicken or Vegetarian. You will need to specify your main course when you purchase your ticket. If necessary you may change your main course at the door on the night of the event.

This dinner is a component of the Keeping It Living Campaign which raises awareness and funds for the protection and restoration of the K’ómoks Estuary.