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SUMMARY:Y2Y Wild Film Fest: The Rockies' Wild Corridor
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are sold out for 2024! Thank you to all who will be joining us for this special event! For future opportunities\, sign up for Y2Y newsletters to stay in the know.\n\nJoin Y2Y and guests: Enjoy four incredible films sharing stories from Yellowstone to Yukon\nBack by popular demand\, the Y2Y Wild Film Fest returns this November! \nJoin 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. \nEach film will be followed by an engaging panel discussion and question period featuring Y2Y program staff\, partners and other guests. \nExplore 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. \nAttend 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. \nThis online event is FREE with registration. Don’t delay\, as spots are limited! \nGET YOUR FREE TICKETS [SOLD OUT] \n\nThe films\nCorridors for Grizzlies\nShowtime: 1:00 p.m. MDT \nGrizzly 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. \nPanelists:  \n\nNadine Raynolds\, Communities and Conservation Director\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\nBrynn McLellan\, Research Associate\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\n\n\nA Brotherhood of Wolves\nShowtime: 2:30 p.m. MDT \nDiscover 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. \nPanelists: \n\nGraham Neale\n\n\nMaternity Ward for Caribou\nShowtime: 4:00 p.m. MDT \n“The caribou were there when we needed them\, now the caribou need us. We need to get involved and help them.” – Chief Roland Willson  \nHear 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. \nPanelists:  \n\nTim Burkhart\, Director of Landscape Protection\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\nCarmen Richter\, biologist\, and Saulteau First Nations Land Guardian program advisor\n\n\nNew Home for Bison\nShowtime: 5:30 p.m. MDT \nTake 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. \n\nNicole Olivier\, Landscape Protection Manager\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\nKeith Aune\, Conservation Scientist and Consultant\n\n\nHeader photos (left to right):\nGrizzly bear. Photo: National Park Service/A. Falgoust.\nTreaty 8 territory in northern B.C. Photo: David Moskowitz.\nBison. Photo: National Park Service/Jacob W. Frank.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/y2y-wild-film-fest-the-rockies-wild-corridor/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Film Screening & Discussion: Protecting Wildlife and Nature in the Rockies | Calgary\, Alta.
DESCRIPTION:Engage in meaningful conversations and advocacy efforts to protect our mountains.\nOn November 2\, join Y2Y at the UCalgary Wildlife Conservation club to experience the awe-inspiring journeys of wildlife in some of the world’s most dramatic mountain ranges. From the rugged Rockies to the towering peaks of the Himalayas\, witness the remarkable adaptations and survival strategies of wildlife through the changing seasons\, as captured in a breathtaking “Mountains” episode of Planet Earth II. Following the screening\, we will hear from Y2Y’s Landscape Protection Manager\, Adam Linnard. \nThis event is part of Moving Mountains \, a one day confluence that offers programming on climate action and provides a forum to build relationships\, learn new concepts\, share experiences so that each of us will leave feeling encouraged to continue our climate action work to build our collective healthy and just futures. \nSnacks and refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free\, but RSVPs are required. \nRegister \n\nAbout the Presenter: \n \nAdam Linnard is Y2Y’s Landscape Protection Manager in his hometown of Canmore\, on Treaty 7 territory. He guides campaigns to protect key wildlife habitat and ensure that animals can move between and beyond those protected areas\, focusing on headwaters regions\, wildlife corridors\, and highway crossings. \nWith a mixed background in environmental justice\, literary ecocriticism\, and international poverty relief\, Adam combines these interests in working for sustainable\, justice-oriented\, thriving communities that make space for other-than-human beings as well. Adam likes to be outside\, on foot\, in inclement weather. \nAbout Moving Mountains \nThis event is also in collaboration with the Sustainability Film Series co-hosted by Bow Valley College\, Mount Royal University\, SAIT\, Ambrose University\, and the University of Calgary.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/film-screening-discussion-protecting-wildlife-and-nature-in-the-rockies-calgary-alta/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Healing the Land Conference | Moberly Lake\, Chetwynd\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Healing the Land Conference will be held in-person at the Cultural and Recreation Centre\, hosted by Saulteau First Nations near Moberly Lake in Chetwynd\, B.C. This event is a must-attend for leaders\, policy makers\, restoration practitioners\, industry representatives\, and anyone passionate about increasing restoration efforts on degraded landscapes within Treaty 8 territory and beyond. \nJoin Indigenous leaders\, government representatives\, industry experts\, and restoration practitioners as they explore successful partnerships\, collaborative restoration efforts\, and the integration of emerging technologies with Indigenous knowledge systems to shape the future of ecological restoration. \nConference highlights: \n\nInsightful presentations and panel discussions\nOptional interactive cultural courses and tours\nNetworking opportunities to build lasting relationships\nA focus on balancing the health of ecosystems with the needs of future generations\n\nThis conference provides a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of restoration while building the cultural connections necessary to sustain healthy and productive landscapes. \nBe part of this transformative event dedicated to healing the land and fostering collaborative solutions! \n 
URL:https://y2y.net/event/healing-the-land-conference-moberly-lake-chetwynd-b-c/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty | Blood Tribe/Kainai Nation\, Standoff\, Alta.
DESCRIPTION:Join in a celebration and gathering to mark the 10th anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty signing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis four-day event\, taking place from September 22–25\, 2024\, will be co-hosted on the Blood Reserve by the Blood Tribe — along with the International Buffalo Relations Institute and the Buffalo Women’s Society (Motokiiksi). \nThe gathering celebrates the renewal of the relationship with the buffalo through songs\, stories\, and ceremonies. \nThe 10th anniversary celebrations will take place across various locations throughout the Kainai Nation\, including Red Crow College\, Red Crow Park\, the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College\, as well as other historical sites throughout the Blackfoot Confederacy. \nThe theme of the 10th anniversary celebration is Renewal\, honoring the timeless connection between Indigenous Peoples and the buffalo. Through dialogue\, traditional songs\, stories\, and ceremonial practices\, the event seeks to reinforce the importance of this keystone species in Indigenous culture and ecosystem stewardship. \nThe Buffalo Treaty was first signed on September 24\, 2014\, on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana\, uniting eight First Nations and Tribes in a commitment to buffalo conservation and the revitalization of Indigenous culture. \nBe part of this powerful event\, as we acknowledge the Buffalo Treaty’s decade-long journey and look toward a future of renewal for the buffalo.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/10th-anniversary-of-the-buffalo-treaty-blood-tribe-kainai-nation-stand-off-alta/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Wise Practices for Living with Wildlife | Canmore\, Alta.
DESCRIPTION:Join Y2Y’s Josh Welsh\, senior manager of communities and conservation\, for an event in the Earth Talks series from the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley on Monday\, Sept. 16. \nAttendees will discover: \n\nHuman-wildlife coexistence as a pathway to abundance.\nThe Canmore Area Trails Strategy’s role within a larger puzzle.\nHow purposes are revealed through behavior\, not just rhetoric or stated goals.\n\nThis Earth Talks event\, with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley\, will take place at the Canmore Library (Friends Program Room) at 7 p.m. MDT. Admission is free\, with donations graciously accepted. \nRegister \nJOIN ONLINE VIA ZOOM \n\nAbout the Presenter: \nJosh joined Y2Y in 2021 after working 20 years developing a body of work that seeks balance between land-based conservation and development in Canada and the United States. His approach has always been dedicated to the pursuit of building social and ecological resilience. With his background as a planner in mountain towns\, a landscape architect\, and a national park ranger\, Josh’s current work is about sustaining how we might live\, work\, and play within the Y2Y corridor\, the most intact mountain region on the planet. \nWhat is Earth Talks? \nEarth Talks is a program at Canmore Public Library\, in collaboration with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley\, delivering monthly environmental speakers and conversations relevant to the community.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/wise-practices-for-living-with-wildlife-canmore-alta/
LOCATION:Canmore Public Library\, 700 Railway Avenue\, Canmore\, Alberta\, T1W 1P4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T210000
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SUMMARY:Art for the Earth | Screening and dialogue in Berkeley\, California
DESCRIPTION:Discover the connection between art and nature\nArt has the unique power to convey environmental messages and inspire action in ways that words alone cannot. \nNature can inspire and inform works of art that can move people to take action. Film is one such medium that can spark a passion for nature and wildlife. \nOn Saturday\, June 22\, you are invited to join Y2Y at the David Brower Center in person for a film screening of There is a Place on Earth with the filmmaker Ellen van den Honert\, photographer and author Bryant Austin\, and Y2Y’s president and chief scientist\, Dr. Jodi Hilty. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. PT and the film will begin at 7:00 p.m. Ellen and Jodi will available for a panel discussion after the screening of the film. \nTickets for the event are $25-$30 each. Food is included in the cost of the ticket. \nAbout the film\nDutch filmmaker Ellen van den Honert explores a beautiful and poetic journey around the world meeting artists and conservationists to ask why and how art can become a vital pathway to wilderness conservation. The film features several conservationists including Harvey Locke\, one of the founders of Y2Y. \n \nAbout the panelists\n \nBryant Austin is an American photographer known for his life-size portraits of whales\, some measuring up to eight by thirty-six feet. These detailed works result from spending months at sea and capturing close encounters with whales using specialized underwater photography equipment. Austin’s exhibitions in whaling countries like Norway and Japan have shown that a gentle and non-polarizing approach can foster positive change. His current focus is on the sun\, its relationship to Earth\, and how photons fall on our planet. Austin has been featured globally\, with his current show at the Datz Museum of Art in Seoul. He was a 2019 SFMOMA SECA Award nominee. Born in Sacramento in 1969 and now residing in Carmel\, CA\, he has published two photography books\, Beautiful Whale and sun\, water\, being. \n \nEllen van den Honert holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam. She has worked internationally as a music teacher\, project manager\, and entrepreneur\, while also managing a career as a songwriter and performing artist\, successfully releasing the critical acclaimed albums\, Breath of the Soul (2006)\, and Hummingville (2010). In 2015\, Ellen established the Wild About Music Foundation dedicated to promoting the synergy of art and conservation. This led to the production of her first feature-length documentary. \n \nDr. Jodi Hilty is the President and Chief Scientist at Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\, with over 25 years of experience in large landscape conservation and ecological corridor research. She is a co-editor or lead author of four books\, notably “Corridor Ecology: Linking Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Adaptation” (2019). Jodi is personally committed to promoting diversity in science and conservation\, actively supporting and mentoring the next generation of leaders in these fields. \nHeader photo credit: Wild About Music Foundation
URL:https://y2y.net/event/art-for-the-earth-screening-and-dialogue-in-berkeley-california/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, California\, 94704
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SUMMARY:The May Social — Indigenous-led Environmental Stewardship: The Future of Conservation featuring Y2Y | Calgary\, Alta.
DESCRIPTION:Learn how science and Indigenous Knowledge are coming together to protect core habitat in the Yellowstone to Yukon region\n\n\nThe Alberta Alpine Club presents its May Social on May 21\, 2024 in Calgary\, AB at 7:30 pm MT. Join Y2Y’s Nicole Olivier and Dayna Big-Plume alongside Mr. Elliot Fox from the Blackfoot Confederacy for an evening of good company and conversation on the topic of Indigenous-led Environmental Conservation. \nDiscover what the Landscape Protection Team at Y2Y is doing to to help meet Canada’s 2030 biodiversity goals\, and the role of Indigenous-led conservation in contributing to a connected and protected future for both people and nature. \nThis free event will feature a speaker panel\, and a Q&A segment. Food and beverage is available for purchase. \nFeatured speakers:\n\nNicole Olivier\, Manager of Landscape Protection\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\n\nNicole is a member of the Ojibway First Nation of Fort William outside Thunder Bay\, Ontario. Nicole brings with her over 24 years of experience supporting all phases of clinical and community-based research at the University of Alberta. Nicole’s experience in bringing diverse groups together\, coordinating knowledge exchange and facilitating the role of communities as partners in decision making through the use of the IAP2 Spectrum of Engagement and ethical space\, as well as her expertise as a project manager and trainer will be a major asset in Y2Y’s work to support Indigenous-led conservation.\n\n\nDayna Big-Plume\, Landscape Protection and Highway Connectivity Co-ordinator\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\n\nDayna is Indigenous and deeply rooted in her culture and traditional knowledge. She has lineage from the Tsuut’ina (Dene)\, Rocky Boy (Chippewa Cree)\, and the Aamskapi Pikuni (Blackfeet) Nations. Dayna grew up in both Alberta\, Canada and Montana\, USA. With an academic background in communications and experience in public relations\, multimedia\, and project management\, Dayna has served her Indigenous First Nation and surrounding communities to connect and cultivate strong relationships. With a family with a background in conservation\, she has a passion for conserving our environment. Dayna believes Indigenous-led conservation\, sustainability\, eco-balance\, and environmental sciences are imperative areas of expertise that are vital for our future ecosystems.\n\n\nElliot Fox\, Project Manager – Environmental Protection and Conservation\, Blackfoot Confederacy\n\nMakoyoohkinnii\, Elliot Fox is a member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) First Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy and will talk about what the Blackfoot are doing to strengthen their relationships to their traditional Blackfoot Territory lands and waters in the Alberta east slopes\, while leading conservation efforts to inform local and regional land use policies and prioritize conservation and restoration actions to elevate their traditional rights and role in land use management.\n\n\n\n\nThe speaker panel begins at 7:30 pm MT\, please arrive before 7:15 pm MT to ensure your seat. Guests\, walk-ins and non-members are welcome. Tickets are free\, RSVPs preferred. 
URL:https://y2y.net/event/the-may-social-indigenous-led-environmental-stewardship-the-future-of-conservation-featuring-y2y/
LOCATION:Joyce on 4th\, 506 24 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2S 0K4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Y2Y + Whyte Museum speaker series: The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project\, Restoring the plains bison as an ecological and cultural keystone
DESCRIPTION:Y2Y and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies present our next speaker series event on April 9\nJoin Justin Bruised Head as he speaks about his experience working as The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project Coordinator at Blood Tribe Land Management. Discover more about efforts to reintroduce bison as part of maintaining and restoring nature and community along the Rocky Mountain Front. \nLearn more about the people working to return buffalo to the land and revitalize culture and the hope for the buffalo’s return within the Yellowstone to Yukon region. \nThis event will take place at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff\, Alberta. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. \nAbout the speaker\n \nJustin Bruised Head (“Akkamootskoonaki”) works as The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project Coordinator at Blood Tribe Land Management. Justin was born and raised in a ranching and rodeo family in Southern Alberta and he is a member of the Blood Tribe First Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Treaty 7.  \nJustin received his Post-Secondary Diploma in Renewable Resource Management in 2017\, and Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Ecosystem Management in 2019 from the Lethbridge College. He thoroughly enjoys the outdoors and is an advocate for grassland conservation & restoration on the Blood Reserve.  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://y2y.net/event/y2y-whyte-museum-speaker-series-the-kainai-iinnii-rematriation-project-restoring-the-plains-bison-as-an-ecological-and-cultural-keystone/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:'Losing Blue' film screening with Guardians of the Ice | Canmore\, Alta.
DESCRIPTION:Attend this free film screening in Canmore\, Alberta on March 21 and learn about the impact of climate change on the color of glacial lakes.\nIn honor of the soon-to-be World Day for Glaciers\, join Y2Y’s partner\, the Canadian Committee for the UN International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation\, Guardians of the Ice\, and others on March 21 at artsPlace Canmore for a special screening of Losing Blue\, a 17-minute cinematic poem by Leanne Allison about the impact of climate change on the color of glacial lakes. \nThe event will also feature: \n\nThe official launch of the new beer\, Mount Andromeda\, sixth in the Guardians of the Ice series produced by Banded Peak Brewing\, presented by alpinists Jim Elzinga and Barry Blanchard;\nA sneak peek of MELTDOWN\, a photographic exhibition by Jim Elzinga and Roger Vernon (coming to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in 2025);\nA Q&A opportunity with the speakers\, including filmmaker Leanne Allison;\nRaffle prizes courtesy of Patagonia Banff and Guardians of the Ice;\nPost-presentation socialization and cheer!\n\nTickets are free\, and the event will run from 7 to 9 p.m. MST (doors open at 6:30.) \nPLEASE RSVP HERE. \n\nMore about the film ‘Losing Blue’\nWhat does it mean to lose a color? \nLosing Blue is a cinematic poem about losing the otherworldly blues of ancient mountain lakes\, now fading due to climate change. \nWith stunning cinematography\, this short doc immerses the viewer in the magnificence of these rare lakes\, pulling us in to stand on their rocky shores\, witness their power and understand what their loss would mean — both for ourselves and for the Earth. \nFilm length: 17 min. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Best Canadian Short Film Winner\, Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival (2023). \n\nMore about Guardians of the Ice:\nGuardians of the Ice is a social purpose organization focused on the rapidly-shrinking Columbia Icefield as a leading indicator of the worldwide climate crisis. Their purpose is to effectively engage the public to build support for a low-carbon future: \n“Through film\, still photography and writing\, we link the emotional power of art with the cognitive clarity of science\, as a way to communicate the urgent implications of what the scientists are uncovering in the Icefield. As our slogan Ice=Water=Life implies\, water and water security are central to our mission.” \n\n \nY2Y is excited to be an official partner on the Canadian Committee for the United Nations’ International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation! Follow along in 2024 and 2025 as we celebrate the splendor of frozen landscapes. We’ll be sharing more opportunities like this to recognize the impacts of climate change on snow and ice and their implications for downstream water resources.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/losing-blue-film-screening-with-guardians-of-the-ice-canmore-alta/
LOCATION:artsPlace Canmore\, 950 8th Avenue T1W 2T1\, Canmore\, Alberta\, T1W 2T1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Introducing the UN International Year of Glaciers' Preservation: The state and fate of Canada's snow and ice | Free webinar
DESCRIPTION:Snow and ice are a part of the Canadian identity. We need to protect them. Learn what’s being done at this free webinar on March 21.\nHosted on the soon-to-be World Day for Glaciers (March 21)\, this event will introduce Canada’s contribution to the United Nations’ International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (UN IYGP.) \nLearn how snow\, ice and resulting water conditions are changing in the Canadian Mountain West and North\, and what this means for the country as a whole. An audience Q&A with the guest speakers and message from the Global Institute for Water Security will conclude the event. \nThis is a free event hosted by the Canadian Committee for the UN IYGP. \n Please register here. \nGuest speakers\n\nJohn Pomeroy: Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change\, Director\, Global Water Futures Programme; Director\, Centre for Hydrology\, University of Saskatchewan\nAlison Criscitiello: Director\, Canadian Ice Core Lab\, University of Alberta\nBob Sandford: Senior Government Relations Liaison\, Global Climate Emergency Response at the United Nations University Institute for Water\, Environment\, and Health\nCorinne Schuster-Wallace: Executive Director\, Global Institute for Water Security\, University of Saskatchewan\n\n\n \nY2Y is excited to be an official partner on the Canadian Committee for the United Nations’ International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation! Follow along in 2024 and 2025 as we celebrate the splendor of frozen landscapes. We’ll be sharing more opportunities like this to recognize the impacts of climate change on snow and ice and their implications for downstream water resources. \n 
URL:https://y2y.net/event/introducing-the-un-international-year-of-glaciers-preservation-the-state-and-fate-of-canadas-snow-and-ice-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
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SUMMARY:Reconnecting the Rockies: Bridging Nature and Roads on Highway 3 | Fernie\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Reconnecting the Rockies: Bridging Nature and Roads on Highway 3 on Thursday\, March 14. This special event is proudly brought to you by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)\, and Wildsight Elk Valley . \nThe Elk Valley is a vital corridor for grizzlies\, elk\, and more\, connecting Banff National Park and Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park. Highway 3 is a barrier that poses challenges for wildlife here\, resulting in deadly collisions. Up to 200 large animals are killed each year\, and there are costs to people\, too. \nJoin us at The Arts Station in Fernie on March 14 for an exciting in-person event to explore the fascinating world of wildlife crossings and road safety. Learn about local projects reshaping Highway 3 for both critters and commuters in both B.C. and Alberta. \nAttend this free event and connect with local wildlife experts\, road ecologists\, and safety advocates in an insightful panel discussion about ongoing local wildlife crossing projects along Highway 3. Learn how you can be part of a solution. \nThis event is open to all and free\, but you must RSVP to secure your spot.  \n\n\n\nWhen\nMarch 14\, 2024\, 4 – 5:30 pm MT\n\n\nWhere\nThe Arts Station\,\n601 1st Avenue\nFernie\, B.C.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://y2y.net/event/reconnecting-the-rockies-bridging-nature-and-roads-on-highway-3-fernie-b-c/
LOCATION:The Arts Station\, 601 1st Avenue\, Fernie\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240314T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T163000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to black swifts | Free online training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher interested in learning more about the endangered black swift bird?\nOn March 14 and March 20\, 2024\, Y2Y is hosting two free online training presentations led by Paul Levesque\, BSc.\, on an introduction to black swifts. \nWho are these trainings intended for? Those working on land birds\, aerial insectivores\, and surveying for species at risk may find this training useful. Attendees will learn about this species’ biology\, inventory\, nest searches\, and nest site habitat surveys. \nWhen does it take place? There are two trainings available. Free registration is required to attend. Please register for the date/time that works best for you: \n\nThursday\, March 14\, 2024 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. MST – Register for March 14 here >>\n\nOR \n\nWednesday\, March 20\, 2024 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. MST – Register for March 20 here >>\n\nPlease note: These trainings will be taking place on Teams. Please ensure you download the Microsoft Teams app to your mobile or desktop device prior to joining the meeting. Any questions about this event can be sent to this email. \nAbout the presenter \nPaul Levesque is an independent biologist working on inventory projects across British Columbia. He has co-authored several papers on Black Swifts and has discovered many new nesting sites in western Canada. In recent years\, Paul has helped to advance Black Swift methodologies and develop the Canadian Black Swift survey protocols. \nMore about black swifts \nThe Black Swift is the largest swift in North America. Canada is home to over 80 percent of the population. It has an almost entirely blackish plumage\, has long\, pointed wings and is the only North American swift with a notched tail. As well as having many unusual life-history traits compared to other landbird species\, the Black Swift may be a sensitive indicator for climate change. This is because its waterfall nesting sites are likely to be impacted by decreased snow pack and glacial melt. The Black Swift feeds exclusively on flying insects. \n\nThis event is made possible with financial support from Environmental Damages Fund\, ECCC\, Canada. \nPhoto credit: Jess Findlay Photography
URL:https://y2y.net/event/intro-to-black-swifts-training/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
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SUMMARY:Pint of Knowledge | Castlegar\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Come out for coexistence\, communities\, and great company\nB.C. Backcountry Hunters presents Pint of Knowledge\, happening Thursday\, February 15 at 6PM PT. \nCome out to learn more about Y2Y’s work to help communities understand\, embrace\, and adopt practices that promote harmonious coexistence with wildlife. Josh Welsh\, Y2Y’s Communities and Conservation and Senior Manager\, will share insights on ‘Wise Practices for Human-Wildlife Coexistence’. \nJoin us at Tailout Bewing in Castlegar\, British Columbia\, for a fun evening of coexistence conversations\, door prizes\, raffles\, food and drinks. All ages are welcome. \nWhy does Y2Y’s coexistence and communities work matter?\nCommunities and wildlife thrive when the needs of both are met. \nSome species\, such as grizzly bears\, represent the health of a landscape and many other species because of their habitat requirements. So\, if people living within the Yellowstone to Yukon region can coexist with grizzly bears\, then our collective environment will be healthier. \nReducing human and wildlife conflicts maintains safety\, builds community-wildlife tolerance and improves wildlife habitat across the landscape. Y2Y’s work supports people seeing bears as a part of a healthy system\, and not solely an element to manage.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/pint-of-knowledge-castlegar-b-c/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
CREATED:20240115T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T163035Z
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SUMMARY:Y2Y + Whyte Museum speaker series: Land-based learning and the importance of Indigenous youth leadership | Banff\, Alta.
DESCRIPTION:Y2Y and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies present our next speaker series event on January 22\nJoin Daryl Kootenay as he speaks about his experience working with Stoney Nakoda youth\, as well as youth in the Bow Valley of Alberta and around the world. Discover more about how land-based learning and reflection can help all of us connect to the landscape through feeling\, language\, listening and healing. \nLearn why having Indigenous youth lead the way for land-based learning and conservation can support connecting and protecting nature in the Bow Valley and beyond. \nThis event will take place at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff\, Alberta. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online. \nAbout the speaker\nDaryl Kootenay (he/him) is a Traditional singer\, dancer\, artist\, speaker\, youth leader\, and film maker. He is from the Stoney Nakoda Nation of Treaty 7 Territory in southern Alberta and a member of the Dine (Navajo) Nation in New Mexico from his father’s Heritage. He is the co-director of Howl\, which offers unique learning experiences across Canada for youth. \nDaryl has travelled globally to volunteer in countries such as Peru\, Nicaragua and throughout Africa working with Canada World Youth (CWY) first as a participant\, then an intern and employee. In 2022\, Daryl led a fourth delegation of youth from his nation and CWY at the United Nations World Conference of Indigenous Peoples and the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Rights. He attended the Young Global Diplomat Forum in London England in 2019. \nHe now dedicates much of this time to working locally with Stoney Nakoda youth and youth throughout the Bow Valley. He is a teacher of traditional art and dance\, the co-founder of the Stoney Nakoda Youth Council\, group leader for the Project Nakoda Outdoor Wilderness Experience (NOWE)\, and co-convener of the Mni Ki Wakan: World Indigenous Decade of Water Summit. Daryl’s particular area of focus and expertise is in relationship with Truth and Reconciliation in the Bow Valley. \n\nPhotos: Daryl Kootenay (courtesy of Howl); hands in a circle (Hannah Busing/Unsplash)
URL:https://y2y.net/event/y2y-whyte-museum-speaker-series-land-based-learning-and-the-importance-of-indigenous-youth-leadership-banff-alta/
LOCATION:Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies\, 111 Bear Street\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Corridors in the Bow Valley: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Future | Canmore\, Alta.
DESCRIPTION:Join Y2Y’s Dr. Hilary Young\, director of communities and conservation\, for an event in the Earth Talks series from the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley on Monday\, Jan. 15. \nAttendees will learn: \n\n\nWhat are wildlife corridors\, why are they important\, and why do I hear so much about them in the Bow Valley? \n\n\nWhat characteristics must wildlife corridors have to keep wildlife populations healthy and resilient? \n\n\nHow do we keep our corridors functional in the face of future pressures? \n\n\nThis Earth Talks event is Monday\, Jan. 15  at 7 PM MT in the Canmore Public Library Friends Program Room. Admission is free\, with donations graciously accepted. \nRegister \n\nAbout the presenter: \nDr. Hilary Young is a Canmore local and conservation professional with almost a decade of experience working to protect and connect habitat in western Canada. Shortly after completing her PhD in Ecology at the University of Calgary\, Hilary was thrilled to find work at the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) that blends her passion for the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her background in ecology and conservation biology. \nWhat is Earth Talks? \nEarth Talks is a new program at Canmore Public Library\, in collaboration with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley\, delivering monthly environmental speakers and conversations relevant to the community.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/wildlife-corridors-in-the-bow-valley-the-good-the-bad-and-the-future-canmore-alta/
LOCATION:Canmore Public Library\, 700 Railway Avenue\, Canmore\, Alberta\, T1W 1P4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231206T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
CREATED:20231108T175509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T183353Z
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SUMMARY:Mountain Research & Development Talk #06 | Virtually on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join Y2Y-UNBC Postdoctoral Fellow Devin Holterman and panelists for MRD Talk #06\nHow can knowledge support restoration and conservation of mountain ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature?\nMountain Research and Development (MRD) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) are co-organizing the sixth Mountain Research and Development Talk\, which will take place on Zoom\, Wednesday\, December 6 at 9:00 am MT. MRD author and Y2Y-UNBC Postdoctoral Fellow Devin Holterman will participate alongside three other panelists to offer insights into how their work promotes evidence-informed restoration of mountain landscapes for resilient mountain communities. \nDuring the discussion\, all participants will engage in examining the most effective ways to generate\, disseminate\, and apply transformative knowledge. Devin Holterman will share his findings on the social science research priorities for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. \nThese MRD Talks form part of the PRIMA project\, with funding from the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC).
URL:https://y2y.net/event/mountain-research-development-talk-06-virtually-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
CREATED:20231031T185301Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative | Vancouver\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Conservation\, community\, cinema — and caribou!\nTwo for the caribou! On Thursday\, November 30 at 7 p.m. PT we invite you to join Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative for an evening of conservation\, community\, cinema — and caribou! Join us at the Vancouver Patagonia store for a compelling double feature film event — “Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest” and “Caribou Homeland.”\n \nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring: \n\nFilmmaker of “Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest” and “Caribou Homeland\,” David Moskowitz\nNaomi Owens-Beek\, Director of Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection for Saulteau First Nations and a member of the Nîkanêse Wah tzee Stewardship Society\n Y2Y’s Tim Burkhart who will speak about the on-the-ground impact of caribou conservation in Treaty 8 territory. \n\n\nRSVP TO ATTEND\n\nThe films\n \nLast Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest: Hidden in the interior of the Pacific Northwest is the largest remaining inland temperate rainforest on earth. This magnificent landscape is home to numerous First Nations communities\, thousand year old trees and critical habitat for endangered species like mountain caribou. However\, industrial development has pushed this ecosystem to the tipping point. The 34 minute documentary “Last Stand” puts the Caribou Rainforest on the map before it’s too late.\n \n\n \n\n \nCaribou Homeland: Two First Nations in western Canada come together to protect an iconic animal they’ve relied upon for countless generations. This film offers a glimpse into the multi-faceted\, Indigenous led\, conservation project that has created the most successful caribou recovery program in North America. The West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations’ work to restore mountain caribou\, food sovereignty and their traditional cultures is a unique and poignant bright spot on the conservation map. \n \nRegistration is requested for each attendee. Please follow the RSVP link to sign up.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/an-evening-with-yellowstone-to-yukon-conservation-initiative/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
CREATED:20231106T202048Z
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SUMMARY:Y2Y Wild Film Fest: Creating connections
DESCRIPTION:Join Y2Y for a virtual film fest focusing on how connections are critical for the well-being of wildlife and people.\nOn November 24\, we invite you to join us online (and for free!) at the next Y2Y Wild Film Fest to experience the power of film to inspire\, educate and drive action for the conservation of wildlife and their habitat. \nFrom bringing bison back\, adding more wildlife crossings to the landscape\, and deep ties to the land that span generations\, join us to view films that highlight the connections of people and place. \nWe will showcase three films throughout the day that explore a different part of the Yellowstone to Yukon region and tell a unique story of connection\, restoration and hope. \nEach film will be presented live and followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring Y2Y program staff and some key people involved with the films. \nEspecially in the face of biodiversity\, loss and climate change\, people and nature need connections more than ever. We hope you’ll join us for the Y2Y Wild Film Fest! \nJoin us for all three films\, or just the ones that interest you. Replays will be available to those who register until Monday\, Nov. 27. \n\nGET YOUR FREE TICKETS\n\nThe films\nThe Bison Cultural Project in Mînî Rhpa Mâkoche\, or Banff National Park\nShowtime: 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (online\, Zoom) \n“This 15-minute documentary showcases the innovative project by the same name funded by the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN)\, which focuses on the restoration of Plains Bison to the mountain landscapes of Mînî Rhpa Mâkoche\, also known as Banff National Park.” \nPanelists: \n\nBill Snow\, acting director of consultation\, Stoney Nakoda Nation Tribal Administration\nNicole Olivier\, Y2Y manager of landscape protection\n\n\nHow Indigenous values inspired the largest network of wildlife crossings in the USA\nShowtime: 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time (online\, Zoom) \n“The 56-mile (90-kilometer) stretch of Highway 93 that runs through the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana contains one of the highest densities of wildlife crossings in the world. Previously known as one of the most dangerous roads in Montana\, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) came together to address the safety issues of the highway while preserving wildlife\, through the construction of 42 highway animal crossings.” \nPanelists: \n\nAlexandra Christy\, filmmaker\, storytelling & visual journalist\nTim Johnson\, Y2Y landscape connectivity specialist\nWhisper Camel-Means\, wildlife biologist\, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes\n\n\nLife in the Land: Amskapi Piikani – Blackfeet Nation\nShowtime: 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (online\, Zoom) \n“The Amskapi Piikani (People of the Blackfeet Nation) have interacted with every element of this landscape\, across much of what is today known as Montana\, since time immemorial. In this area of Northwest Montana\, home to the Blackfeet Nation\, stands the mountains which Piikani refer to as the “backbone of the world”. Hear unique perspectives from Amskapi Piikani as they carry on the holistic approaches and reciprocal relationships that have always been a part of their culture and traditions\, in ways that empower their community as they move into the future.” \nPanelists: \n\nKim Paul\, Piikani Lodge Health Institute\nJosh Welsh\, Y2Y communities and conservation manager\n\n\nBanner photos (L-R): NPS/Jacob W. Frank\, Andy Wright\, Shutterstock photo
URL:https://y2y.net/event/y2y-wild-film-fest-creating-connections/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231104T210000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Mountain Assessment report launch | Banff\, AB
DESCRIPTION:Join Y2Y and partners for the release of the Canadian Mountain Assessment report on Nov. 4\, 2023 as part of the 2023 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. Contributors will discuss the unique approach to knowledge assessment and co-creation used to create the report\, as well as the assessments key findings and recommendations. \nThe Canadian Mountain Assessment provides a first-of-its-kind look at what we know\, do not know\, and need to know about mountain systems in Canada. The multi-chapter assessment report is based on insights from First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit knowledges of mountains\, as well as findings from an extensive assessment of pertinent academic literature. The assessment’s inclusive knowledge co-creation approach aims to bring these multiple forms of evidence together in ways that enhance our collective understanding of mountains in Canada\, while also respecting and maintaining the integrity of different knowledge systems. This transdisciplinary initiative is catalyzing a community of practice related to mountains in Canada and is expected to set the mountain research agenda for Canada for the coming decade.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/canadian-mountain-assessment-report-launch-banff-ab/
LOCATION:Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies\, 111 Bear Street\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
CREATED:20231017T152500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T153409Z
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SUMMARY:Creativity and conservation: How art can inspire a movement
DESCRIPTION:Film screening and panel discussion\nNature can inspire and inform works of art that can move people to take action. Film is one such medium that can spark a passion for nature and wildlife. \nOn October 29\, please join Y2Y and Contemporary Calgary for a special evening that begins with the screening of the film There Is A Place On Earth by Ellen van den Honert\, followed by a panel with guest speakers including conservationist Harvey Locke\, filmmaker Ellen van den Honert\, and Blackfoot artist Jared Tailfeathers\, moderated by Joseph Lougheed. The conversation unfolds around our engagements with nature\, and the ways in which art inspires conservation efforts. \nDoors open: 5 p.m.\nFilm screening: 5:15 p.m.\nPanel discussion: 6:30 p.m. \nTickets are $10 with one beverage included with your ticket purchase. \nPanelists\nEllen van den Honert\n \nEllen van den Honert holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam. She has worked internationally as a music teacher\, project manager\, and entrepreneur\, while also managing a career as a songwriter and performing artist\, successfully releasing the critical acclaimed albums\, Breath of the Soul (2006)\, and Hummingville (2010). In 2015\, Ellen established the Wild About Music Foundation dedicated to promoting the synergy of art and conservation. This led to the production of her first feature-length documentary\, There Is A Place On Earth\, exploring the role of artists in wilderness conservation on a beautiful and poetic journey around the world. \nJared Tailfeathers\n \nJared Tailfeathers is a multidisciplinary\, Blackfoot (Kainai) artist\, musician\, inventor\, workshop facilitator/teacher\, amateur Historian/researcher and author. He builds original musical instruments for interactive projects\, performances\, workshops\, recording\, and for sale. He works in various styles\, media\, genres\, and materials depending on the project or commission. His focus as an artist is to bridge gaps between arts and culture media\, for cultural education\, workshops\, and collaboration. He is a Blackfoot territory art historian and land researcher. Since 2015 his work has been mainly in Indigenous arts and culture\, working for the Calgary Public Library’s Indigenous Services\, building relationships with artists\, Indigenous run organizations (Making Treaty 7\, IRIM\, Siksika youth/arts)\, Knowledge keepers\, ceremonialists\, and elders from the Treaty 7 Nations and our neighboring Nations\, research about Treaty history\, important territorial sites and to support community members in their practices in public settings and organizations. He is working with a few municipalities in protecting and acknowledging traditionally important sites. \nHarvey Locke\n \nHarvey is co-founder and Strategic Advisor to the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. He served as President or Vice President of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for 17 years and is currently its Senior Advisor\, Conservation. He is a member of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and co-founded the Nature Needs Half movement. A native of the Calgary-Banff area of Canada\, Harvey is globally known for his work on wilderness\, national parks and large landscape conservation from Yellowstone to Yukon and beyond. Named by Time Magazine as one of Canada’s leaders for the 21st century\, he was recently awarded the Fred M. Packard International Parks Merit Award by the IUCN\, a prestigious global award that recognizes his extensive conservation work. Harvey has led work on major private lands conservation projects for connectivity\, national park creation and management\, climate change and nature conservation\, and he was a member of the executive committee for the World Wilderness Congress (WILD9) held in Merida\, Mexico\, in 2009. \nAbout the film\nDutch filmmaker Ellen van den Honert explores a beautiful and poetic journey around the world meeting artists and conservationists to ask why and how art can become a vital pathway to wilderness conservation. The film features several conservationists including Harvey Locke\, one of the founders of Y2Y. \n \n\nEvent partners and sponsors: \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis event is sponsored by Tom Plunkett at Raymond James \n\nBanner photo credits:\nBison and Museum Twenthe: Wild About Music Foundation\nMinkeWhale: Bryant Austin\nAxis Mundi: Bianca Lee Vasquez
URL:https://y2y.net/event/creativity-and-conservation-how-art-can-inspire-a-movement/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:'There is a Place on Earth' film screening | An evening of art and nature
DESCRIPTION:Discover the connection between art and nature\nAt Y2Y\, we believe there is a strong connection between art and nature. \nNature can inspire and inform works of art that can move people to take action. Film is one such medium that can spark a passion for nature and wildlife. \nOn Thursday\, October 26\, you are invited to join Y2Y and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in person for a film screening of There is a Place on Earth with the filmmaker\, Ellen van den Honert\, and Y2Y’s senior director of conservation programs\, Scott Brennan. \nDoors open at 5 p.m. MT and the film will begin at 5:30 p.m. Ellen and Scott will available for a Q&A session after the screening of the film. \nThis event is free to attend and no registration is required. \nAbout the film\nDutch filmmaker Ellen van den Honert explores a beautiful and poetic journey around the world meeting artists and conservationists to ask why and how art can become a vital pathway to wilderness conservation. The film features several conservationists including Harvey Locke\, one of the founders of Y2Y. \n \nHeader photo credit: Wild About Music Foundation
URL:https://y2y.net/event/there-is-a-place-on-earth-film-screening-an-evening-of-art-and-nature/
LOCATION:National Museum of Wildlife Art\, Jackson\, Wyoming\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mountain and Resort Town Planners Summit 2023 | Rossland\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Mountain and Resort Town Planners Summit is a small\, interactive multi-day conference happening in Rossland\, B.C.\, from Oct. 11-13\, 2023. \n\n\n\nIt’s for city and town planners\, community members\, conservationists\, design professionals\, conservationists\, academics\, and others committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by mountain communities. \n\n\n\nPast programs have featured panels\, keynote speakers\, guided tours\, and peer-to-peer roundtable discussions on mountain town issues such as coexistence\, housing and more.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/mountain-and-resort-town-planners-summit-2023-rossland-b-c/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
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SUMMARY:2023 Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit | Butte\, MT
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit 2023 is taking place in Butte\, Montana from Oct. 11-13\, 2023. The event is co-hosted by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research\, W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation\, and Montana Access Project. \n\n\n\nThis multi-day event is dedicated to exploring the conservation\, economic\, and social aspects of outdoor recreation in Montana. Topics for discussion include the importance of preserving our natural resources for future generations\, examining the economic impacts of outdoor recreation. \n\n\n\nThe program will include live panels\, dynamic guest speakers\, workshops\, field tours\, a film festival\, and more.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/2023-montana-outdoor-recreation-summit-butte-mt/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
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SUMMARY:International Symposium on Conservation Impact | Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:The Salazar Center for North American Conservation’s is hosting its 5th Annual International Symposium on Conservation Impact\, taking place in Denver\, Colorado from Oct. 11-12\, 2023. \n\n\n\nThe Salazar Center’s annual symposia convenes a community of conservation leaders and provides a forum where scientists\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and funders can explore new partnerships and approaches to the conservation challenges we face in North America. \n\n\n\nThe event will feature keynote presentations\, curated panel discussions\, and interactive breakout sessions to facilitate honest dialogue around this year’s theme: Nature-positive solutions.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/international-symposium-on-conservation-impact-denver-co/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031520
CREATED:20231009T181417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T181417Z
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SUMMARY:Mega-Eco Project Symposium Philadelphia\, PA
DESCRIPTION:Y2Y’s chief scientist and executive director\, Dr. Jodi Hilty\, is presenting at the 2023 Mega-Eco Project Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania on October 5\, 2023. \nEsteemed project leaders and scholars will join Dr. Jodi Hilty in discussing some of the world’s largest ecological restoration endeavors during this public symposium\, which will also feature keynote speakers\, project presentations\, and panel discussions.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/mega-eco-project-symposium-philadelphia-pa/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929
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SUMMARY:Corridor Connect: Ecology and Economy for a Better Florida | Orlando\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Y2Y’s Dr. Jodi Hilty will be a speaker at the 2023 Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Corridor Connect conference. The event will combine ecology and economy for three extraordinary days of networking\, solution-building\, and strategy development aimed at shaping a better future for Florida. \n\n\n\nCorridor Connect will bring together leaders from business\, conservation and government to identify solutions for balancing Florida’s growth with the protection of our most at-risk resource — the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Attendance is by invitation only\, but requests may be submitted.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/corridor-connect-ecology-and-economy-for-a-better-florida-orlando-fl/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T204532Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Association Of Fish and Wildlife Agencies annual meeting | Calgary\, AB
DESCRIPTION:The 113th annual meeting of Association Of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is taking place in Calgary\, Alberta from Sept. 23 to 27\, 2023. \n\n\n\nThis annual event provides a forum for conservation leadership and brings together more than 700 leaders from fish and wildlife agencies and conservation groups from all 50 states\, U.S. territories\, Canada and Mexico in order to discuss conservation policy and management issues and accomplishments. \n\n\n\nAttendees include key decision-makers in the field of fish and wildlife\, including; directors\, assistant directors\, program managers\, and others involved in fisheries\, wildlife habitat\, law enforcement\, legal affairs\, industry\, as well as public affairs\, including information and education. \n\n\n\nY2Y will be presenting on transboundary coordination to advance safe wildlife passage across major highways in the Yellowstone to Yukon region and human-wildlife conflict. See more plenaries\, workshops and sessions in the event schedule.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/2023-association-of-fish-and-wildlife-agencies-annual-meeting-calgary-ab/
LOCATION:Alberta
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230615T210000
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SUMMARY:A night for nature in the Bow Valley | Y2Y trivia night fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Love nature\, the Bow Valley community\, supporting conservation\, and maybe even a good craft brew?\n\n\n\nOn June 15\, come out and support Y2Y’s work to connect and protect the wildlife and wild spaces like the ones that make the Bow Valley so special. \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Wood Restaurant in Canmore\, Alberta for an evening of nature conservation trivia games\, good company\, food and drinks — all for a good cause. \n\n\n\nTickets are available by donation to Y2Y (suggested donation of $5 per person.) All proceeds from ticket purchases go to Y2Y. Your support is appreciated! \n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is required to reserve seats. Seatings are available at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Please choose your seating time when registering. \n\nCalgary-based Screaming Retriever Brewing Company’s Kananaskis IPA beer will be on special\, with a portion of sales going to Y2Y’s work. \n\n\n\nThis is a family-friendly event! To add to the fun\, the outdoor side patio is dog-friendly\, so feel free to reserve your spot on the patio and bring your furry friend\, too. \n\n\n\nWhy support Y2Y’s work in the Bow Valley and beyond?\n\n\n\nThe Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) Conservation Initiative has its roots in the Bow Valley\, having formed in the early 1990s. Today we are still based out of Canmore\, with amazing work being done by team members across the region from Yellowstone to the Yukon. \n\n\n\nThe Bow Valley sits at the heart of the 3\,400-kilometre-long Yellowstone to Yukon region — a stretch of intact mountain landscapes and ecosystems that are home to a myriad of wildlife from grizzly bears\, caribou and wolverine; as well as many diverse communities\, including at least 75 Indigenous territories. \n\n\n\nY2Y works to connect and protect landscapes across this important region so both people and nature can thrive. We highlight and focus on local issues — from wildlife crossings to coexistence with wildlife — that have implications for the region\, and work with partners to stitch together this landscape. You are a critical part of this wild movement!
URL:https://y2y.net/event/a-night-for-nature-in-the-bow-valley-y2y-trivia-night-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Dene K'éh Kusān: Always Will Be There | Film and discussion with Y2Y and Dena Kayeh Institute
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 25\, join us to learn how the Kaska Dena have\, and continue to steward and protect Dene K’éh Kusān for all to experience\, honor\, and sustain\, for generations to come.\n\n\n\nImagine a remarkable\, intact wild place\, abundant with grizzly bears\, elk and caribou. A place where you can walk ancient Indigenous trails for weeks without meeting another soul. Somewhere both people and wildlife can thrive for generations to come. \n\n\n\nYellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) and Dena Kayeh Institute invite you to explore this incredible vision for Kaska lands\, people\, culture and way of life through Dene K’éh Kusān (pronounced “deh-nay kay koo-sahn”)\, which means ‘The People’s Way\, Always.’ \n\n\n\nLocated in the core of the Kaska Ancestral Territory in northern British Columbia\, Dene K’éh Kusān — a proposed Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) — also adds an important puzzle piece to the Yellowstone to Yukon region. \n\n\n\nJoin us on May 25 for a screening of the 24-minute documentary\, Dene K’éh Kusān: Always Will Be There\, followed by a discussion on the plan to protect this special\, and important place for generations to come — and how you can help support these Indigenous-led conservation efforts. \n\nFollowing the film screening\, we will learn more about the plan for Dene K’éh Kusān from four speakers: \n\n\n\n\nGillian Staveley\, director of culture and land stewardship\, Dena Kayeh Institute\nTanya Ball (Dahkadle)\, coordinator for the Dane Nan Yḗ Dāh (Kaska Land Guardians) Network\, Dena Kayeh Institute\nTim Burkhart\, landscape protection manager\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\nNorm MacLean\, senior wildlife biologist\, LGL Limited\, and technical advisor\, Dena Kayeh Institute\n\n\n\n\nGillian Staveley\, Tanya Ball and Norm MacLean who will share more about the Kaska Dena vision for how this incredible landscape will always be there\, and how they are working with partners to protect Dene K’éh Kusān in a way that creates jobs\, supports a thriving Kaska culture\, shelters threatened species and becomes a world-class protected area for future generations. \n\n\n\nY2Y’s Tim Burkhart will also discuss how Y2Y is working with the Dena Kayeh Institute on advancing this proposed IPCA; and how we can all be allies in achieving the Kaska Dena’s plan for Dene K’éh Kusān. \n\n\n\nThis free event will take place online on Thursday\, May 25\, 2023\, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. PT / 7 – 8:30 p.m. MT. The webinar will be recorded\, though we encourage you to attend the live event if you can. Register for free to save your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nGillian Staveley\, director of culture and land stewardship\, Dena Kayeh Institute\n\n\n\nGillian Staveley is a Kaska Dena citizen whose heritage lies in the Muncho Lake region of Dena Kēyeh in Northern British Columbia. Gillian is passionate about promoting and educating others about the importance of multi-generational indigenous knowledge. In her work as a director for DKI\, a Kaska-run non-for-profit and charitable organization\, she helps tell the story of Kaska Stewardship within her traditional territory and works to ensure that relationships with her people and the land are done so through UNDRIP’s obligations and commitments. \n\n\n\nTanya Ball (Dahkadle)\, coordinator for the Dane Nan Yḗ Dāh (Kaska Land Guardians) Network\, Dena Kayeh Institute\n\n\n\nTanya is a proud member of both the Kaska and Tahltan First Nations. Her love for the land and for learning from her elders about culture\, language and traditional knowledge has directed her studies and guided a career path which focusses on helping to advance the Indigenous Guardians movement and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. Tanya’s post-secondary education includes Certification in Earth and Environmental studies\, Applied Environmental Techniques\, Environmental Site Assessment Assistant Training\, Advanced GIS\, and the Boreal Guardian Program at Dechinta University. \n\n\n\nTanya currently works with the Dena Kayeh Institute as a Natural Resource Technician and guardian coordinator for the Dane Nan Yḗ Dāh Kaska land guardian program. She also works with the 3 Nations (Tahltan\, Kaska\, Taku River Tlingit) Society as the 3 Nations land guardian coordinator. Tanya brings front-line experience\, deeply ingrained Kaska values\, and a clearly articulated Indigenous perspective to her responsibilities representing the Kaska Nation at various public government management boards\, advocacy forums and tables addressing policy matters and influencing decisions being made about the land and resources within the Kaska traditional territory. \n\n\n\nShe relishes being with young people on the land and leads with energy\, commitment and passion in her work developing and coordinating the Kaska guardian program. Tanya continues to be excited by the opportunity to grow the data they collect and to work with the youth and elders\, whose collective efforts she believes will provide a major contribution to the Kaska vision of realizing their goal to be the decision -makers guiding and shaping the future of their homelands for generations to come. \n\n\n\nNorm MacLean\, senior wildlife biologist\, LGL Limited\, and technical advisor\, Dena Kayeh Institute\n\n\n\nNorm MacLean\, is a wildlife biologist with over 34 years of professional experience in Alaska\, Northwest Territories\, British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Prior to joining LGL Limited in 2002\, Norm worked with provincial and territorial environmental agencies in northwestern British Columbia\, and in the Northwest Territories. Norm has had the privilege of working for Dena Kayeh Institute\, Kaska Dena communities and Kaska organizations for over twenty years. In addition\, Norm has been working with the 3 Nations Society (Kaska\, Tahltan\, and Taku River Tlingit Nations) and member Nations. \n\n\n\nNorm has experience on terrestrial ecosystems and wildlife habitats in boreal forests including woodland caribou\, moose\, bears\, and wolves. He has been involved on the advancement of wildlife co-governance\, co-management\, information sharing\, and joint decision-making agreements and applications of indigenous laws\, principles\, knowledge and practices. He has provided support for Kaska initiatives including guardian programs and the Dene Kʼéh Kusān – Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. \n\n\n\nTim Burkhart\, director of landscape protection\, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative\n\n\n\nTim has a lifelong love of wild places\, and has experience in political organizing\, park management\, and research. Prior to joining the Y2Y team\, Tim was committed to driving positive change as an organizer for multiple political\, non-profit and labor campaigns. \n\n\n\nAs landscape protection director at Y2Y\, Tim supports Indigenous-led conservation\, working with local communities\, scientists\, government\, industry and other interested parties to conserve biodiversity and wildlife connectivity in the Yellowstone to Yukon region. He advocates for conservation solutions in provincial policy initiatives\, engaging with decision makers on ecological legislation and policy campaigns. \n\n\n\nTim lives in Nanaimo\, B.C.\, with his partner Zoe\, and dogs Mickey and Pippin. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the film\n\n\n\n“The Dena Kayeh Institute (DKI) is proud to bring together our communities\, friends\, and supporters\, to share in Kaska storytelling with Dene K’éh Kusān\, Always Will Be There. \n\n\n\nThrough this film\, we hope to introduce the world to Dene K’éh Kusān\, and to our people\, culture\, and our way of life. All are anchored to the land. \n\n\n\nNarrated by DKI’s President\, Kaska Elder\, and well-known Indigenous Leader\, Dave Porter\, Always Will Be There shares the Kaska Dena vision for how we can protect and care for four million hectares of land and water — the largest remaining intact landscape in British Columbia. \n\n\n\nDene Kʼéh Kusān is at the very epicentre of our traditional territory\, where you won’t find any roads or powerlines\, but you can feel the heartbeat of our people in the boreal forests\, in the towering mountains\, and in the confluences of the rivers. \n\n\n\nThe Kaska Dena have cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial. Now\, we are drawing on Kaska knowledge and stewardship to protect Dene Kʼéh Kusān for all to experience\, honour\, and sustain\, for future generations.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeader photo: Courtesy of Dena Kayeh Institute
URL:https://y2y.net/event/dene-keh-kusan-always-will-be-there-film-and-discussion-with-y2y-and-dena-kayeh-institute/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:Biophilic Cities Pathways: A conversation with Dr. Jodi Hilty | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP May 23 at 3pm ET/1pm MT as Y2Y’s Dr. Jodi Hilty joins Biophilic Cities executive director Tim Beatley and advisory board member Nina-Marie Lister for a conversation about Y2Y’s mission of connecting wild lands in harmony with the people of the region. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, online and open the public. \n\n\n\nMore about the event host\, Biophilic Cities: \n\n\n\nBiophilic Cities partners with a network cities\, scholars\, and advocates from across the globe to build an understanding of the value and contribution of nature in cities to the lives of urban residents. As a central element of its work\, Biophilic Cities facilitates a global network of partner cities working collectively to pursue the vision of a natureful city within their unique and diverse environments and cultures. Network partners are working in concert to conserve and celebrate nature in all its forms and the many important ways in which cities and their inhabitants benefit from the biodiversity and wild urban spaces present in cities. Biophilic Cities acknowledges the importance of daily contact with nature as an element of a meaningful urban life\, as well as the ethical responsibility that cities have to conserve global nature as shared habitat for non-human life and people.
URL:https://y2y.net/event/biophilic-cities-pathways-a-conversation-with-dr-jodi-hilty-virtual/
LOCATION:Alberta
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