Curtain of 30,000 Origami Whales Project Information

Spring 2008 *In Spring 2007 we surpassed our goal for 28,500 origami whales, and went on to create a "Curtain of 30,000 Origami Whales", which* *reflects the most recent estimate of whales slaughtered since 1986.* *The "Curtain of 30,000 Origami Whales" was* *exhibited at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts* *during the International Whaling Commission meetings in Anchorage, Alaska, the 29th through 31st of May, and on the 2nd of June at the Alaska Oceans Festival. Here are ways that you can still help: • Make a tax-deductible donation. Funding is needed to cover costs of materials, shipping and exhibiting the "Curtain of 30,000 Origami Whales in mid-February 2008 at the Pacific Whale Foundation "Whale Day" festival on Maui, and to exhibit the curtain during the IWC meetings in Chile in June 2008. [Please click here]** • There are numerous e-mail actions that you can take to protest against whaling. Please click here for information or refer to the links in the lefthand column and bottom of this page. • Please check back for updates on the exhibits of the "Curtain of 30,000 Origami Whales". • If your school or group would like to participate by sending origami whales to add to the curtain, please contact Peggy Oki.			For information & photographs on the background of the Origami Whales Project and the making of the "Curtain of 30,000 Origami Whales" click here: photo courtesy of WSPA.org
			**To view online slide shows of the exhibits in Anchorage, please return to the Origami Whales Project home page.*

Thank You: Cetacean Society International World Society for Protection of Animals The Ocean Foundation International Fund for Animal Welfare The Norcross Wildlife Foundation William T. Colville Memorial Foundation Certis Capital Management, Inc. Cook Inlet Keeper Alaska Whale Foundation Richmond Productions Carpinteria Valley Arts Council Carpinteria Woman's Club The Treasure Hunt Island View Nursery Party World Alaska Center for the Environment Whaingarora Environment Centre Arcobaleno Trade L. Paul Mann Photography Paul Wellman Photography Scott Starr Photography Matt Dayka Photography Coastal View News Blue Edge Magazine Montage Edition magazine Skate One Skid Row Skates Z Sports Distribution Old Kook Montage Edition magazine	Thank You! to the numerous volunteers, schools, and organizations who have contributed their time and resources to this effort: Gwen, Denise, Deby, Liz, Gloria, Jill, Annette, Jan, Marty, Kathleen, Sandie, Kelly, Kalyn, Chipper Bro, Bill, Luisa, Ed, Colleen, Justin, Fred, Diane, Mel & Fred, Rosemary, Anne, Ed, Madeline, Geri & Gary, Monika, Cat, Carl, Kelly, Earl, Misty, Joyce, Becky, Kathiee, Susie, Vivian, Eric, Jaci, Jennifer, Asha, Sunday, Nate, Jan, Debra, Patti, Conner, Mollie, Kathi, Danna, Regina, Courtney, Will, Scott, Maddie, Margery, Rae, Diane, Janet, Sue, Lara, Nancy, Judy, Tony, Gabby, Lauren, Denise, Deby, Beth, Lindy,Michelle, Jessica, Elise, Colleen, Rick, Deby, Rebecca, Gordon, Bryan, Suzie, Kaylin, Barbara, Mary Beth, Lucy, Steve, Ian, Scott, Kathryn, Tara, Suzi, Annie, Daniel, Javier, Christie, Windy, Yolanda, Hiromi, Diana, Jeanette, Mary, Annie, John, Cameron, Eric, Elan, Merlinda,Takoda, Dennis, Valerie, Bob, Justin, Dave, Hannah, Howie,Sierra, Butch, Sarana, Bethan, Jeff, Sonia, Chuck, Pete and Helina at Blue Edge Magazine, Russ and the crew at Santa Barbara magazine, Amy at the Coastal View News, the students at Main School Carpinteria, Anacapa School, Crane School, Cate School, Universitry Charter Middle School Camarillo, Saticoy Elementary School, Open Alternative School, Patagonia Kids Club, Girls Club Ventura, Raglan Area School, Patterson Elementary, Homestead Middle School, Live Oak Unitarian Church, Girl Scout Troop 5244, Carpinteria Branch Library, Girls Inc. Carpinteria, Carpinteria Community Church, Surfrider Santa Barbara Chapter, Emily & the Boys & Girls Club Laguna, Notre Dame School, Union Jarman Elementary School, the children at Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church, participants at the Patagonia Stores, to Greenpeace & all of their Supporters, to all of the students and friends of whales who have folded and sent origami whales, and all who contributed in so many different ways!	:-.,_,.-:'``':-.,_,.- "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" Margaret Meade -:'``':-.,_,.-:	(photo courtesy of Matt Dayka Photography) My Thanks to Everyone for their support and participation in the Origami Whales Project! Peggy Oki (Project Coordinator)
			Thank You!Pat To all store employees for participating and providing information displays in your stores: Santa Barbara Outfitters

These are links to pages within this website, with information & action regarding Japan, Norway, & Iceland's whaling activities.	A Call To Action To PROTECT WHALES WORLDWIDE	Background information on commercial whaling	Information on various issues regarding marine mammals