I am Abby Francis, a photographer and journalist. I grew up in qathet, B.C. located on the upper Sunshine Coast, until recently, when I moved to Burnaby for school. I am also a proud member of Tla’amin Nation, a self-governing First Nation since 2016. I’m a cat mom, an avid birder , and a wild salmon enthusiast.
Here’s a sample of my best work.
Radio Documentary- In Modern Isolation
Articles: Ghost salmon, Tla'amin Nation set to reclaim village site, What the carp?, and From fake cobwebs to fireworks
Tla’amin Nation set to reclaim village of tiskʷat 151 years after it was taken: ‘It’s like a long lost relative’
This is a feature story I wrote for IndigiNews during my four week internship. It is about Tla’amin First Nation (of which I am a member of) reclaiming their village site tiskʷat, which is the area the former Powell River mill and dam were built and operated on for decades. Click the photo to check out the full piece.
What the Carp? Experts say the abundance of fish in Burnaby ditches is a problem
This is an ONS story I wrote / photographed for BCIT News. I had noticed thousands of carp in a small ditch by Burnaby Lake, it had been several weeks of me passing by wondering why they were there. That inspired this story. Click the photo to read more!
From fake cobwebs to fireworks; here’s some of the dangers wildlife face during Halloween
This is a story I wrote and photographed about how some Halloween festivities are negatively impacting wildlife – specifically birds and bats. Read more by clicking the photo.