
The Coastal Water Protectors had an incredible time with a handful of our Coastal Pups, including family members and guardians who attended as well!

A trip to the Vancouver Aquarium was like diving into a colourful underwater world! During our event, we saw all sorts of fascinating sea creatures, like playful sea otters, majestic beluga whales, and even exotic reptiles! The tanks at the Vancouver Aquarium were like living art exhibits, and the Coastal Pups expressed how cool it was to learn about the many different species and their habitats.

Our morning group learned a ton about marine conservation in the morning and experienced an educational presentation during Monster’s of the Abyss, and in the afternoon, we caught a feeding session with the sea otters. The sea otters were in such a playful mood and spun around in circles for us!

Both groups also got to view colourful tropical fish to graceful jellyfish; we also attended a 4D Theatre, which, expressed by a Coastal Pup, was “right there in the ocean with the animals!”

Each of our Coastal Pups also received an Aquarium Passport! The kids got 8 stamps each on their passports, which showed their inclusion in these fun and educational displays!

Join the Coastal Water Protectors for an exclusive event where Coastal Pups explored the wonders of marine life! Limited space available for two sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Angel Fisher was born and raised in the Saskatchewan prairies by her Métis parents. Growing up with a fluent Michif-speaking father with ties to Métis politics and a mother actively involved and engaged with Métis through her work with provincial Métis organizations, Angel grew up fully immersed in the cultural and political world of the Métis.

After moving to British Columbia as a teen, Angel discovered her passion for assisting and serving Métis people in the province and has been doing so for nearly twenty years. Her journey began at the age of 18; having just graduated from high school, Angel began working for Métis Nation British Columbia. Throughout her time employed there, she took on various roles providing service to Métis people in British Columbia, such as Administrative Assistant, Provincial Registry Clerk, Data Health Clerk, and Employment and Training Assistant. After the birth of her son, Valentino Ace, Angel began her journey with BC Métis Federation, with various roles such as Program Support, Provincial Membership Clerk, Canadian Coast Guard Coordinator, and a political role as a Board of Director. Angel is now the Director of Coastal Conservation and leads a team of over 20 environmentally passionate people with the Coastal Water Protector program. Her love and deep connection to the ocean fuel her journey with the various projects, programs, and initiatives under the umbrella of Coastal Conservation.

Like his mother, Angel's son is emotionally passionate and invested in conservation, and at only age nine, he spends much of his free time researching climate change and the environmental crisis our home is in. Valentino’s curiosity, persistence, and compassion for the world were the driving force behind the development of the department’s ‘Coastal Pups’ project for children aged 5-11.

When Angel is not at work, she can be found photographing nature or capturing portraits. Having been internationally recognized and published over five times for her creative portraiture, she finds comfort in freezing moments in time. A naturally creative free spirit, Angel can often be found with a paintbrush creating abstract mixed-media art, a pen jotting down poetry, or barefoot in sand at the beach or the mossy earth of a West Coast rainforest.

Angel is the project lead for the Coastal Water Protectors. Her love of nature and deep connection to the ocean fuel her conservation journey.

Coastal Pups' Vancouver Aquarium Excursion

March 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Vancouver Aquarium • Vancouver, BC

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