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West Coast author releases rare book exploring Ucluelet’s history

On July 22, Shirley Martin, a West Coast author, released her sixth book, Calm Harbour, Turbulent Seas, exploring Ucluelet's history.
Amid sparse coverage of local history, she, Shirley Martin, said her project began with Indigenous Elders interviews and years of research, addressing a gap in West Coast history books.
Including personal and community memories, it the book explores pre-colonial life and Ucluelet’s logging-town evolution, covers the 'War in the Woods' protest of 1993, and includes personal childhood vignettes.
Early community reactions have been positive, as Martin said `A lot of people want to buy the book`.
As Ucluelet gains popularity as a tourist destination, Martin said `It is important for people to know about the past`, adding `It is always important to remember that we’re on the traditional territory of the First Nations`.

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