Explore our Universe this summer with North Vancouver District Public Library and North Vancouver City Library! Join us for a virtual visit with author Mark Leiren-Young. Mark is the author of Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales, Orcas of the Salish Sea and Big Whales Small World. Tune in to learn about Mark’s books, and of course, orcas! This program is offered in partnership with North Vancouver City Library. Registration required as space is limited. We’re hosting…

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Skaana (skaanapod) host Mark Leiren-Young (leirenyoung) talks Tahlequah and expectant southern resident orcas on the Adam Stirling Show (Adam_Stirling) on CFAX radio (@cfax1070). “This was the story that captured the imagination of the entire world” – Mark Leiren-Young Skaana connects you to stories about oceans, eco-ethics and the environment. Join the Pod…… https://www.patreon.com/skaana Skaana home….. skaana.org “Your Magical Week” – meditation with Rayne Benu…. digital-enlightenment.net Facebook……….. https://www.facebook.com/skaanapod/ Twitter…………… https://twitter.com/skaanapod The Killer Whale Who Changed the World… http://amzn.to/2pRNU1q  Orcas Everywhere… http://www.orcaseverywhere.com Photo…

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By Izzy Almasi “I had this overwhelming sense of grief as I was reading about the destruction of the environment, more whale species just beaching themselves and so on. As I was reading all of this, this grief just kept coming up. And I’m like, I have environmental grief,” says Kriss Kevorkian. Kevorkian is a thanatologist, someone who studies death, dying and bereavement. Despite the last name and area of expertise, she is no relation…

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Writing Orca Books for Young Readers Everybody knows orcas are awesome and they will steal your heart. They are part of the logo of the Vancouver Canucks and the Royal British Columbia Museum will be launching a major exhibit about orcas almost as soon as they’re allowed to open their doors post-Covid. They are so important that I think it’s now illegal to create a tourism ad for B.C. (or Washington State) that doesn’t feature an…

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Join Skaana host Mark Leiren-Young for a very exciting launch event on July 9 2020 (9 PM – 10 PM EDT)! Join Playwrights Canada Press in celebrating the launch of five new plays with a live virtual group author reading from across the country! IN ORDER TO ATTEND, YOU MUST REGISTER (FOR FREE) AT THIS LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5415931097353/WN_Mm5eNvYPRJm6CZ1Deho5mw Starts promptly at 9pm EDT, 7pm MDT, 6pm PDT. Featuring: It’s All Tru by Sky Gilbert Speed Dating…

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Writing Orca Books for Young Readers Everybody knows orcas are awesome and they will steal your heart. They are part of the logo of the Vancouver Canucks and the Royal British Columbia Museum will be launching a major exhibit about orcas almost as soon as they’re allowed to open their doors post-Covid. They are so important that I think it’s now illegal to create a tourism ad for B.C. (or Washington State) that doesn’t feature an…

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Written by Izzy Almasi “My whole life story has been planned around having adventures in nature,” artist Robert Bateman told Mark Leiren-Young, in an interview that was just released on the Skaana podcast. The iconic Canadian painter met Leiren-Young virtually to talk about his views on the importance of staying connected with the natural world and to share how his passions led him to a career in art. “All little kids like art and nature. I’ve never…

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Orca Storytime with Mark Leiren-Young Join Skaana podcast host Mark Leiren-Young and the Royal BC Museum on July 8th at 11am for a reading of Mark’s new books! Author and filmmaker Mark Leiren-Young will read from his new books for younger readers – Orcas of the Salish Sea and Orcas Everywhere, sharing stories about the endangered southern residents and answering questions about orcas everywhere and anywhere. RBCM @ Home (Kids) is hosted by Chris O’Connor. What you’ll need: Just…

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Ta’Kaiya Blaney Actor and Activist “Activism doesn’t have to just look like one thing. It can be art, it can be creative resistance, it can be social-media-based. Do what you love to protect what you love.” “Activism doesn’t have to just look like one thing. It can be art, it can be creative resistance, it can be social-media-based. Do what you love to protect what you love.”  “I grew up around elders and relatives in…

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Actor and activist Ta’Kaiya Blaney (@TaKaiyaBlaney) talks about activism, art and the power and importance of young people speaking out for climate justice with Skaana (@skaanapod) host Mark Leiren-Young (@leirenyoung). “Activism doesn’t have to just look like one thing. It can be art, it can be creative resistance, it can be social-media-based. Do what you love to protect what you love.” Skaana connects you to stories about oceans, eco-ethics and the environment. Join the Pod…… https://www.patreon.com/skaana…

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