<div dir="ltr"><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-d89f0964-7fff-e628-6122-d090fdbd3f00"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap">For Immediate Release</span><br></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Bryce Mathew Watts</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Forager Foundation</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">+1 (250) 800-1831</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:heritage@foragerfoundation.com">heritage@foragerfoundation.com</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="http://www.foragerfoundation.com">www.foragerfoundation.com</a></span></p></span></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-b33dee82-7fff-7009-fa7d-bc6170ed4431"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Point Ellice House Is Back And Hosting A Community Event Saturday, June 24</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">[Victoria, BC, June 15] </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens is back and ready to welcome the community through the gates once again. After a sudden change in management, Forager Foundation stepped in to help the Province keep the doors open. After taking over the interim contract in May, the Forager Foundation team set out to hire new staff and get everything ready to welcome the community back. Now, on June 24, Forager Foundation will be hosting its first public event.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Forager Foundation’s time at Point Ellice House is dedicated to sharing the stories that are represented at the House, but also to emphasize bringing as many people through the door as possible to foster a greater understanding of the Museum, its gardens, and the community space we know it can be. This first event will be a showcase of that.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Our team at Point Ellice House is committed to preserving the rich history and unique character-defining elements that make it a treasure for future generations. Through engaging educational experiences, we aim to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of the past and the enduring legacies that stretch into our modern world.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">As we value community collaboration,  we seek to align our work with the heritage values held by the local community. By fostering innovation and accessibility, we strive to make the history, architecture, and gardens of Point Ellice House accessible to diverse audiences, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive future.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">"Point Ellice House belongs to the people of British Columbia, and we are committed to keeping this </span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap">important heritage site open for locals and visitors. We are excited the Forager Foundation will reopen this special heritage site and continue to keep its important history accessible to everyone."</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:right;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Hon. Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“When Forager Foundation was asked to take an interim contract to keep the doors open at Point Ellice House, we were excited. Now, we are ready to welcome the community through the doors.“</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:right;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">- Bryce Mathew Watts, Founder & President at Forager Foundation</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Forager Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded with a mandate to preserve and promote natural and cultural heritage. Its Heritage Sites Program is a collaborative one that oversees the management of important heritage sites through innovative programming and resource-sharing operations that create a more sustainable and self-reliant sector. As we embark on this transformative journey, we invite the community to join us and build a vibrant future for Point Ellice House.</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-ea36bc74-7fff-9b47-1e63-3b4706d1c898"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">###</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Quicksand,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you want more information, please get in touch with Bryce at +1 (250) 800-1831 or <a href="mailto:heritage@foragerfoundation.com">heritage@foragerfoundation.com</a>.</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt" align="left"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse"><colgroup><col width="143"><col width="491"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:24pt"><td style="border-left:solid #ffffff 1pt;border-right:solid #ffffff 1pt;border-bottom:solid #ffffff 1pt;border-top:solid #ffffff 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="border:none;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:129px;height:95px"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/DXS4wJBqzOjqVQgfolTXel3C6zjx4dq_DwAObKDlwhhaMnDDqoK9XGOiPRniVkzujk17gY7TlXvOvZjEEke23gSktiXZ8YMgkucLsI4nJ8dSwx9-sJwAfgjEAy3lDjsVMkTiyyVC6Yn5-0tfYCLxf24" width="94.66666666666663" height="95" style="margin-left:17.166666666666742px;margin-top:0px"></span></span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #ffffff 1pt;border-right:solid #ffffff 1pt;border-bottom:solid #ffffff 1pt;border-top:solid #ffffff 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Bryce Mathew Watts (he/him)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(112,158,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Acting Director of Heritage | Forager Foundation</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">+1 (250) 800 1831</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:heritage@foragerfoundation.com" target="_blank">heritage@foragerfoundation.com</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(112,158,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="http://www.foragerfoundation.com" target="_blank">www.foragerfoundation.com</a></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Forager Foundation office is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish)</span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Nation. As a remote team, I am honoured to be located within the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the </span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish)</span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;color:rgb(40,45,58);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Nation.<br></span></span><br></div></div></div>