NBSF And Patagonia Victoria Film Night

Join us in-store at Patagonia Victoria for an inspiring movie night and panel discussion, co-hosted by the Nature-Based Solutions Foundation (NBSF). You will learn critical conservation solutions for old-growth forests in BC and the importance of Indigenous Protected & Conserved Areas (IPCAs).

The event will feature films that explore the broader work of the Nature Based Solutions

Foundation (NBSF) in protecting endangered ecosystems while supporting local

conservation economies. You will also get to see a very special community spotlight on

ƛ̓əq̓ƛ̓áq̓tn̓mx (Kanaka Bar Indian Band) and their groundbreaking work protecting

Indigenous culture and some BC’s rarest old-growth forests.

The evening will conclude with a panel discussion, where we will explore connections among the featured films and discuss practical solutions for ensuring that both people and ecosystems can thrive together.

Drinks

Beer and soft drinks will be offered with all beverage sales going to NBSF!

Panelists

TJ Watt, Co-Founder of Nature-Based Solutions Foundation

TJ is a Co-Founder, Campaign Director and Photographer with the Ancient Forest Alliance. For the past 15 years he has worked to explore and document BC’s endangered old-growth forests in an effort to see them saved. His unique combination of skills—a professional photographer and conservationist with a passion for forests and adventure—has helped get striking images of the country's biggest trees and widest stumps in front of the eyes of millions of people around the world. His photographs have won numerous awards and have been featured in museums, magazines, news stories, and art exhibits. TJ has the honour of being named a National Geographic Society Explorer and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Explorer. Notably, TJ is credited with identifying the now-famed Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew and helping lead the campaign to successfully protect it.

Hania Peper, National Director of Nature-Based Solutions Foundation

Growing up along the rugged shorelines of Vancouver Island, Hania developed a deep and lifelong connection to nature, spending her youth immersed in diverse coastal ecosystems. Today, Hania’s professional experience spans biodiversity conservation, business sustainability, and strategic environmental communications. Hania’s work in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives has enabled her to engage diverse stakeholders, demonstrating how conservation efforts can align with business interests. She has also played key roles in provincial environmental movements, serving as a spokesperson and leading large-scale outreach campaigns. Since NBSF’s launch in 2021, Hania has been leveraging her leadership skills to protect Canada’s most endangered ecosystems.