The event will be moderated by Andrea Crossan and feature co-author Michael Simpson and special guests.

It Stops Here is a healing, personal account of one man’s confrontation with colonization that illuminates the philosophy and values of a First Nation on the front lines of the fight against an extractive industry, colonial government, and the threat to the life-giving Salish Sea.

“Rueben George is a force of nature—literally. He is carrying on his family’s long history protecting nature in all its forms. Devastating extractive practices in the form of pipelines, mining, clearcutting, and overfishing threatens the health, safety, and wellbeing to Indigenous lands, waters, and all of nature. Rueben’s book is a powerful call to action rooted in the teachings of his ancestors, to gather warriors from all nations and take back control over our collective futures.” —Dr. Pamela Palmater, Mi’kmaw lawyer, professor, and Indigenous rights advocate from Eel River Bar First Nation

It Stops Here: Standing up for Our Lands, Our Waters, and Our People will be available to purchase before and after the event. There will be an opportunity for book-signing following the moderated portion of this event.

Event Details:

Wed, 30 Aug 2023
6:30 p.m. (PT)

Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema
149 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4

Registration is free/by donation, open to all and required for entrance.

Can’t make it in-person? Register for the livestream!

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada.