“I think there are different ways (if you want) to celebrate.'
VANCOUVER — Chief Don Tom of the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island says he's been known to "partake" in watching fireworks, as a way to bring families together.
“I think there are different ways to celebrate," said Tom, adding that he hoped people would "educate themselves on Canada’s history with Indigenous people." Calgary announced in May that it was doing away with traditional fireworks in favour of an onstage "light and sound" show. But the plan resulted in a swift backlash, with more than 13,000 people signing a petition to reinstate Calgary's Canada Day fireworks.
“They said it was such a wonderful way to feel being part of the country, to feel connected with their neighbours, to go out and enjoy something really wonderful and really fun,” said Koehler. She said fireworks can startle and disorient wildlife, causing them to flee the safety of their habitats.Fur Bearers is supporting a petition to Parliament calling on the Federal government to stop using fireworks at celebrations, citing the effect on animals as well as air pollution and the use of toxins in fireworks.
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