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The Squamish Poacher

7 mins |
Canada |
2024
GENRE(S): 
  • Adventure
  • Canadian
  • Environment
  • Water Sports
DIRECTOR:
Marc Lebel
LANGUAGE(S): English

Synopsis

Joe Kambeitz is a legendary figure in Pacific salmon conservation, known for his innovative approaches that blend art, education, and environmental stewardship.

His fly, “The Squamish Poacher” is one of the most famous fly designs for salmon and steelhead in the world.

From his early days as a Community Advisor with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, he has engaged communities in protecting salmon habitats.

Joe pioneered the Storm Drain Marking Program, designing a yellow fish symbol to educate the public that storm drains lead to salmon habitats—an initiative now adopted globally.

He also co-created the “Salmonids in the Classroom” program, allowing millions of students to witness the salmon life cycle, fostering a generation of environmental advocates.

Throughout his career, Joe’s creative solutions and dedication have left a lasting legacy. He helped establish the Streamkeepers Program, empowering volunteers to restore local streams, and he has supported conservation through his art, donating Indigenous carvings and jewelry to fund bursaries for future environmentalists. Joe’s lifelong work has transformed community involvement in conservation, inspiring countless individuals to protect Pacific salmon and their ecosystems.

His legacy is a testament to the impact of creativity and commitment in environmental stewardship.

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Marc Lebel

Marc Lebel is an award-winning filmmaker from North Vancouver, B.C. At the age of 18, Marc attended film school at Capilano College and upon graduation began working as a lamp operator in the Vancouver film industry with IATSE 891.

Today, Marc is focused on stories about fishing, conservation and the natural beauty of British Columbia. The Squamish Poacher is Marc’s first entry at VIMFF.

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