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BC Community Achievement Award photos

As we mentioned in a recent post, our Executive Director at Qqs, Larry “Dr. J” Jorgenson, is the recipient of a 2012 BC Community Achievement Award for his lifetime of passion and dedication. Here’s what they had to say about Larry: Progressive individuals like Larry Jorgenson recognize that people and place are intimately linked. For [...]

Congratulations, Larry!

The Board and staff of Qqs (Eyes) Projects Society invite you to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our Executive Director, Larry Jorgenson! Larry was nominated for a 2012 BC Community Achievement Award for the incredible leadership he’s shown over the course of his lifetime. He was nominated by Eduardo Sousa, Senior Forests Campaigner [...]

Out of hibernation!

Hey everyone! Now that the salmonberry blossoms are starting to peek out, things are getting busy for Team Qqs! After a long winter of planning and preparation, our Spring/Summer 2012 season is about to begin. Look out for updates on all of our projects and upcoming events! We’ll have lots of information to share with [...]

Meet the Coastwatch Boys!

Coastwatch Heiltsuk Monitoring Initiative is the science arm of Qqs Projects. Throughout the year, Coastwatch works on a range of projects – from grizzly bear genetic sampling to a comprehensive outer coastal monitoring program. You’ll see our boys out on the water in our stylin’ Coastwatch herring skiff, pictured below: We proudly fly the Coastal [...]

Meet Our Office Staff!

Ever been curious about who you’re likely to see when you waltz through the door of the Koeye Cafe/Qqs office? Meet our administrative staff, the paper-pushin’ office jockeys (haha, we kid) who keep things running smoothly…and keep the coffee-cravin’ denizens of the coast supplied with hot drinks! Larry Jorgenson is the founder and Executive Director [...]

Meet Our Camp Staff!

We at Qqs are proud and excited to announce our staff for 2011’s Koeye Camp program! We’re confident that our team will deliver an excellent program for our youth to empower them as young stewards and leaders of our Nation! Rory Housty, co-director – Rory is completing his degree in Anthropology at Vancouver Island University [...]

Koeye Cafe Summer Hours

Our Summer Hours are now in effect at the Koeye Cafe! You can find us brewin’ java and makin’ small talk within the following hours: MONDAY — 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM TUESDAY — 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY — 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM THURSDAY — 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM FRIDAY — [...]

Koeye Camp Countdown!

Koeye Camp is just around the corner, and it’s time to start handing in your camper applications! The Koeye River Youth Camp is one of Qqs’ oldest programs. We bring groups of young campers (aged 9-15) out of Bella Bella to the Koeye River Watershed, a traditional occupation site and ecologically rich river system. Each [...]