A sustainable future and food security will be the topics of the next First Thursday event at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St.
The 6 p.m. event on Thursday, April 7, will feature Candice Goucher, history professor at Washington State University Vancouver, and Jamaican businessman and community activist Wolde Kristos.
Goucher will introduce the audience to the historical and global connections between Bluefields, Jamaica, and Clark County.
Kristos will discuss the community on the south coast of Jamaica. It is an example of grass-roots engagement, deepened by a rich historical perspective and global partnerships around the principles of sustainability, according to a news release. The Bluefields Bay Fishermen’s Friendly Society seeks to educate members in sustainable fishing practices and develop employment alternatives that will enhance the quality of life and preserve the natural environment. The group has created a marine sanctuary in Bluefields Bay and coordinated projects that foster sustainable communities, food distribution, and community education. The effort includes government partners, education systems, and local organic farmers and fishers, artists and business owners, according to the release.
