OWC 2026 Media Coverage Library (In Progress)
Ocean Week Canada 2026 launched June 1 and the media has been covering events from coast to coast to coast. Here's the collection of coverage we've seen so far. If you have something to add, please email it to [email protected]. Thank you!
Connection to the Coast
There is something special about Churchill. The coast stretches endlessly toward the horizon out before you, ice floes drift across the bay, and bright orange lichen and tiny purple flowers bloom against the tundra. But what stayed with me most wasn’t the landscape. It was the people.
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, June 8th
Ocean Week is still in action! Join HAT and PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱ for a day of ecological restoration supporting the SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project this World Ocean Day! Sea Otters at IMAX Victoria - With their fluffy fur, expressive faces and playful antics, sea otters have stolen the hearts of millions all around the world.
Fun Resource: Ocean Idioms and Expressions
Ocean Week Canada resource and promotion shared in the MEOPAR newsletter
Sea Unseen, un spectacle qui parle du plastique dans nos océans | OHdio | Radio-Canada
This Radio-Canada OHdio segment from the program "La mouvée" features a 12-minute discussion about the immersive theatre production "Sea Unseen." The episode explores how this performance piece addresses the critical issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. Broadcast on June 2, 2026, the segment is part of a show dedicated to audiences in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. Listeners can access the full episode through the Radio-Canada audio platform to hear insights into this environmentally focused artistic work.
La pièce « Sea Unseen » incorpore le plastique retrouvé sur l'île de Sable | OHdio | Radio-Canada
This Radio-Canada OHdio audio segment explores the theatrical production "Sea Unseen," which creatively incorporates plastic waste collected from Sable Island into its performance. The piece highlights the intersection of environmental issues and artistic expression by utilizing debris found on the remote island. Broadcast as part of the "Réveil Nouvelle-Écosse et T.-N." program, the 12-minute episode offers listeners an auditory experience of this unique artistic endeavor. It serves as a cultural report that connects local environmental concerns with contemporary theater in the Maritime provinces.
Watersheds Canada takes part in Ocean Week Canada!
Watersheds Canada participated in Ocean Week Canada, a nationwide public celebration of the ocean held from June 1-8, 2026. The organization collaborated with various groups across the country to raise awareness and take action for the future of Canada's aquatic ecosystems. Staff members delivered workshops on freshwater health to K-8 students in Winnipeg, MB, and Yellowknife, NWT. These educational efforts were supported by funding from the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration, Ocean Week Canada, Water Rangers, and Manitoba Habitat Conservancy's Conservation Trust.
Mocean Dance presents Sea Unseen for Ocean Week Canada 2026 - Frequency
Mocean Dance presented its immersive performance "Sea Unseen" at the Halifax Central Library as part of Ocean Week Canada 2026, marking the final show of their season. The production explores the hidden issue of ocean plastic pollution on Sable Island through a collaborative effort involving dance, music, storytelling, and real plastic materials collected from the island's shores. Co-artistic director Susanne Chui and dancer Francine Dulong emphasize that the project aims to raise public awareness and foster connection to environmental issues through art rather than direct activism. Created in partnership with Sable Island researchers and Mi’kmaq ecologists, the piece seeks to inspire reflection and change regarding climate justice and marine conservation.
Halifax dancers highlight ocean plastic pollution with performance – CTVNews
Dancers from Mocean Dance in Halifax have partnered with the Sable Island Institute to raise awareness about ocean plastic pollution through a special performance. This collaborative effort aims to draw public attention to the critical environmental issue of marine debris and its impact on local ecosystems. The event highlights the intersection of artistic expression and environmental advocacy within the Atlantic region.
The importance of our oceans, through the magic of art | All Points West
Our Imaginative Scientist Moronk Harris takes us through a Canada-wide exhibit called You Are Here, meant to make us think more deeply about our waterways.