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Join Y2Y and guests: Enjoy four incredible films sharing stories from Yellowstone to Yukon
Back by popular demand, the Y2Y Wild Film Fest returns this November!
Join us online (and for free) on November 17 to experience four breathtaking films that give a close-up look at the lives of wolves, bison, caribou, and grizzly bears. These films share stories of wildlife, people and landscapes in the Yellowstone to Yukon region, and celebrate the conservation successes we’ve achieved together.
Each film will be followed by an engaging panel discussion and question period featuring Y2Y program staff, partners and other guests.
Explore the extraordinary stories about these animals, witness the stunning landscapes they call home, and hear from Y2Y experts and partners. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just learning about Y2Y, this event is for all who want to help both people and wildlife thrive.
Attend all four films or just the ones that interest you. The webinar link will be the same for each film. A recording of the presentation will be available for 48 hours following the live presentation.
This online event is FREE with registration. Don’t delay, as spots are limited!
The films
Corridors for Grizzlies
Showtime: 1:00 p.m. MDT
Grizzly bears are sometimes seen as the symbol of wilderness, but habitat fragmentation has created isolated populations where there should be connection. Hear about coexistence strategies that are working to keep people and bears safe throughout the Yellowstone to Yukon region and why they are so important for the health of other species and the entire ecosystem.
Panelists:
- Nadine Raynolds, Communities and Conservation Director, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
- Brynn McLellan, Research Associate, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
A Brotherhood of Wolves
Showtime: 2:30 p.m. MDT
Discover the story of Pluie the Wolf, or ‘the wolf who started it all’ and how her journey over great distances inspired the creation of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. Hear about how natural wolf populations can keep ecosystems balanced and what they need to flourish in this modern world from the Arctic circle to Yellowstone National Park.
Panelists:
- Graham Neale
Maternity Ward for Caribou
Showtime: 4:00 p.m. MDT
“The caribou were there when we needed them, now the caribou need us. We need to get involved and help them.” – Chief Roland Willson
Hear about how one caribou herd in northern British Columbia has been brought back from the point of extinction through Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship, and thanks to many partners including Y2Y. Caribou are often referred to as ‘The Canary in the Coal Mine’ when it comes to the health of a landscape. Because they are a wide-ranging species, they represent the health of many other species on the landscape. Learn about the successes and challenges of this work, and why keeping these iconic species healthy and abundant is important for people and nature.
Panelists:
- Tim Burkhart, Director of Landscape Protection, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
- Carmen Richter, biologist, and Saulteau First Nations Land Guardian program advisor
New Home for Bison
Showtime: 5:30 p.m. MDT
Take a journey alongside the majestic bison, also known as buffalo, as they are brought back to the habitats where they once roamed. See how the reintroduction of bison is shaping the ecosystems they call home for the better. Learn about efforts to bring the bison back to Banff National Park in Alberta, as well as the policies that can either help, or hinder, bison’s ability to survive in the wild.
- Nicole Olivier, Landscape Protection Manager, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
- Keith Aune, Conservation Scientist and Consultant
Header photos (left to right):
Grizzly bear. Photo: National Park Service/A. Falgoust.
Treaty 8 territory in northern B.C. Photo: David Moskowitz.
Bison. Photo: National Park Service/Jacob W. Frank.
Event Location
Zoom webinar
