Carrie McKellar

Artist/Makers, Friends

An artist based in Powell River, B.C.

A desire to reconnect with the natural world informs Carrie’s work.

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“The Pacific Coast is a priceless ecosystem which must be protected.”

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May 20

Art by @utchichi // #WildAuction2022 bidding closes at 5pm today!

Fittingly, it’s also #EndangeredSpeciesDay - the perfect time to participate in our auction and support the protection of wildlife and their habitats throughout British Columbia. For years the provincial government has marketed Canada’s western most province as “Super, Natural, British Columbia” but the current status for wildlife paints a different picture. More than 1,300 species are now on B.C.’s red and blue lists for species at risk of extinction.

From advocating for changes in fisheries management to protect herring stocks, to educating the public on the importance of salmon monitoring, and challenging the legality of the B.C. government’s ineffective and cruel wolf culling program, we understand there’s a lot at stake. We’ve been thrilled to partner with so many companies and artists to put on this auction and raise money to continue this important conservation work.

Visit the link in our bio to bid on a variety of prizes before it’s too late.

#auction #fundraiser #conservationauction #onlineauction

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May 16

Art by @carolefinnartist //⭐ We are opening for bidding! ⭐ The #WildAuction2022 has begun. This year over 100 artists and businesses have generously donated art, prints, jewelry, gift boxes, expeditions, outdoor wear and more to our most important annual fundraiser. ⁠
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To bid on items, please register on the Wild Auction site on the Auctria auction platform, link in our bio. The auction website for each event has a companion mobile app for iOs and Android for up to date action on your favourite items. Bidders register online using your email address or Facebook account and can then place bids for online items. Payment types accepted are Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Interac and mobile wallets. You must register a valid payment method to bid. ⁠
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You can learn more about the artists and businesses by clicking the story map in our bio and scrolling through to discover more about these passionate supporters of biodiversity. ⁠
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#auction #fundraiser #conservationauction #onlineauction

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May 13

Art by @mantrafordesign // Our third annual #WildAuction2022 begins Monday, May 16 at 9am. Featuring incredible donations from artists and businesses around the world, proceeds from all items sold will fund conservation efforts at Pacific Wild. You can register on the Wild Auction website at the link in our bio.⁠
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Today, our story map has launched, where you can learn more about the generous artists and businesses at this year's auction, and the network of contributors and partners. Use the blue tags on the (world) map to click on a location and discover more about these fundraising folks, who just like you are working for a better and more sustainable world. Follow the @friendsofpacificwild Instagram page to hear about our donor stories and commitment to wildlife and their habitat in BC. ⁠
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#auction #fundraiser #conservationauction #onlineauction⁠
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May 13

Photo by @daisygilardini // A rare Kermode Spirit Bear lands the perfect catch — salmon. With their cyclical spawning seasons, salmon are the natural link that connects the forest to the ocean. Bears catch fish and then drag them into the forest to eat. Other mammals and birds feed on the remains. Nutrients in fish remains, together with the bear’s droppings, fertilize the forest soil.⁠
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From a salmon’s point of view, Spirit Bears have a natural camouflage. It’s believed that the recessive gene giving these bears their unique coat has allowed them to be more proficient at fishing. A lucky quality considering regular black bears typically only catch fish 25% of the time. ⁠
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For more on Daisy and her conservation photography work with bears of the #GreatBearRainforest, visit the link in our bio. ⁠
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#featurefriday #pacificwild #greatbearrainforest #conservationphotography #wildifephotography #spiritbear

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May 12

There is still time to join our team! Are you passionate about conservation and wildlife? Come join us. ⁠
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We are hiring a Digital Asset Manager. The ideal candidate has experience cataloging and organizing large libraries. We are looking for an individual experienced in digital asset/library management who will be the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders. ⁠
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You must be able to organize, catalog, and manage large data libraries. In this role, you will be managing and maintaining the order of the creative content and be responsible for all the people, processes and users that interact with those assets. ⁠
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If you, or someone you know, would be a good fit, please see the link in our bio for more details. Please note, posting closes May 22, 2022.⁠
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#hiring #bcjobs #victoriajobs #greenjobs #enviromentaljobs #goodwork #conservationjobs #digitalassetmanager #librarymanager

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May 11

Pacific Wild’s annual fundraiser, the #WildAuction2022 opens for bidding on May 16 at 9am PST! More than 100 artists and businesses from around the world have contributed items, generously donating 30-100% of the proceeds to fund our conservation campaigns.

Highlights from this year’s roster of contributors include pieces from B.C. artists like @carolefinnartist, @dreki_k9sar, and @seanbehnsen. Clothing companies including @hellyhansen, @Patagonia and @anianmfg have also donated outerwear to get you ready for the summer season. There’s also a selection of outdoor expeditions from ecotourism companies up for grabs. These include a seven-day coastal sea wolf and wildlife private charter tour for four @seaforthexpeditions, a multi-day Bella Coola wild adventure trip @tweedsmuirparklodge, as well as ski and snowshoe packages @mountwashington and a two-night stay at @rubylakeresort.

#conservation #fundraiser #ecofundraiser

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