Fairy Creek The Last Stand

In less than 150 years 973 of British Columbias old growth forests have been logged These ancient trees and their ecosystems have been lost forever Fairy Creek Adaitsx one of BCs last untouched old growth watersheds lies on Southern Vancouver Island on the unceded territories of the Pacheedaht Ditidaht and the Huuayaht Nations Despite Premier John Horgans 2020 election promise to protect the remaining 27 of old growth forest logging of Fairy Creek continues unabated In August 2020 forest and land defenders began setting up blockades to prevent the destruction of this beautiful and fragile ecosystem One year later after mass civil action over 500 arrests and intense public pressure the conflict continues This comprehensive and compelling documentary film sheds light on the issues around the logging and blockades through conversations with Indigenous Elders politicians police lawyers front line activists and many others