Working on the unceded territory of the K’ómoks First Nation .

Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.

Kus-kus-sum
When will the Kus-kus-sum Wall Fall?

When will the Kus-kus-sum Wall Fall?

As the Kus-kus-sum initiative heads into 2020 people are eager to hear what is happening with the site, and more specifically, when. “The only thing we are waiting on is money” reports Kathy Haigh, Fundraising Director at Project Watershed.  

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Kus-kus-sum

Kus-kus-sum

As part of our Estuary Stewardship, Project Watershed has committed to the restoration of the Field Sawmill site in partnership with the K’ómoks First Nation and City of Courtenay. We have been given a name for the site by the K’ómoks First Nation and are now calling it Kus-kus-sum.

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Paintings, By the Numbers

Paintings, By the Numbers

Ken Kirkby and Nana Cook have donated 43 of their paintings and seven from their collection for a semi-formal gala event to raise funds and awareness for the purchase and restoration of Kus-kus-sum through the engaging and powerful medium of art and the promise of getting a great deal. Each painting is worth between $1,500 and $4,000. 50 ART DRAW tickets at $500 each will be presold for the event (ART DRAW ticket holders may bring 1 guest). Tickets to attend the event as an onlooker will be $15.

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Premier John Horgan visits Kus-kus-sum site

Premier John Horgan visits Kus-kus-sum site

1940 - 1969On November 7, Premier John Horgan was in the Comox Valley to attend the ground-breaking of Ocean Front Village, the Comox Valley’s new long term care facility in Courtenay, and to visit 19 Wing Comox. However, many people may not be aware that he also took...

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100+Women Who Care about Kus-kus-sum Raise Over $15,000

Kus-kus-sum received $15,700 from 100+ Women Who Care Comox Valley, just in time to make the second to last payment to Interfor. “We really appreciate the support of all these women and it just goes to show how contributions can add up quickly,” said Caila Holbrook, Project Watershed’s Manager of Fundraising, Outreach and Mapping.

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Community Donations Boost Kus-kus-sum Fundraising

Community Donations Boost Kus-kus-sum Fundraising

A recent donation from Janine Martin and Dave Procter gives a huge boost to the Kus-kus-sum fundraising initiative! Janine and Dave made a commitment to donating $50,000 at Project Watershed’s annual Salmon BBQ in September. The donation cheque was presented on the Kus-kus-sum site later that month. The Kus-kus-sum initiative aims to unpave the abandoned sawmill site and create habitat for fish and wildlife. Janine and Dave’s generous donation helped Project Watershed make and surpass the amount needed for their October 30 payment to Interfor Co.

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