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"FOR SALE! \nVisit the auction to bid, and help me raise money to protect old growth forests!\n\nAUCTION: *** https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Art-for-Earth-28487 ***\n\nSupport Me: www.patreon.com/minktracks\nFollow Me: @designbymink\nFacebook: designbymink\n\nMedium:\nWater-based wood stain and acrylic on live edge wood, low-VOC water-based finish.\n\nArtist:\nMink Taylor\n\nThis Northern Screech Owl painting is the very first manifestation of my vision: to raise awareness of endangered species and at-risk ecosystems, while also raising funds to protect them and support other land defenders! I am very excited about this idea, and I hope to create a series of paintings depicting the beautiful wild places and beings that people like you and I are fighting hard to protect.\n\nNorthern Screech Owls are endangered, and their habitat in the old growth forests of Ada'itsx are currently under attack. Throughout our time there, the haunting calls of these owls have occasionally blessed the ears of land defenders from deep within the forest. A few have even been lucky enough to spot the owls! \n\nOne unforgettable day at Waterfall Camp, an owl flew down from the canopy and landed on a police line in front of a blockade, facing the police. It opened its wings and just stood there for some time, staring at the police, as if facing off with them. This was witnessed by several land defenders who were locked into the blockade behind the line. Imagine that: a small owl facing a line of armed police with it's wings outstretched!\n\nOne of the reasons I chose to paint the Northern Screech Owl is to honour the memory of this story, and the way that nature has so much to teach us about fearlessly showing up for what we care about.\n\nMeanwhile, trees are continuing to fall in some of B.C.s very last old growth forests. With increased human encroachment, we need to pull together and protect our forests lest we drive these beautiful creatures to extinction.\n\nPlease help support those who are dedicating their lives to protecting these forests.\n\nWHERE WILL THIS MONEY GO?\n\nAll donations and any money raised above my cap will go directly to indigenous land defenders and the host nations.\n\n60% of the proceeds from the sale of my painting will go toward supporting indigenous land defenders who have been on the frontlines at Ada'itsx.\n\n40% of the proceeds (with a maximum of $2500) from the sale of my painting will go to me, covering my supplies and time, and supporting my continued work as a land defender, artist and nature connection educator. This money will also directly help to reimburse me for the losses I suffered at Fairy Creek, including the theft of my entire guiding setup (backpack, sleeping back, tent etc.) which was stolen by the police."
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