Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Wildlife Corridors in the Bow Valley: The Good, the Bad, and the Future | Canmore, Alta.
2024-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Canmore Public Library, 700 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 1P4, Canada
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.
Attendees will learn:

What are wildlife corridors, why are they important, and why do I hear so much about them in the Bow Valley?

What characteristics must wildlife corridors have to keep wildlife populations healthy and resilient?

How do we keep our corridors functional in the face of future pressures?

This 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.
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About the presenter:
Dr. 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.
What is Earth Talks?
Earth 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.

Y2Y + Whyte Museum speaker series: Land-based learning and the importance of Indigenous youth leadership | Banff, Alta.
2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 111 Bear Street, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1A3, Canada
Y2Y and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies present our next speaker series event on January 22
Join 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.
Learn 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.
This event will take place at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online.
About the speaker
Daryl 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.
Daryl 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.
He 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.

Photos: Daryl Kootenay (courtesy of Howl); hands in a circle (Hannah Busing/Unsplash)

Pint of Knowledge | Castlegar, B.C.
2024-02-15 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alberta
Come out for coexistence, communities, and great company
B.C. Backcountry Hunters presents Pint of Knowledge, happening Thursday, February 15 at 6PM PT.
Come 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’.
Join 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.
Why does Y2Y’s coexistence and communities work matter?
Communities and wildlife thrive when the needs of both are met.
Some 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.
Reducing 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.

Introduction to black swifts | Free online training
2024-03-14 12:30 - 2024-03-20 16:30 (America/Denver) | Alberta
Are you a researcher interested in learning more about the endangered black swift bird?
On 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.
Who 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.
When 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:

Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. MST – Register for March 14 here >>

OR

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. MST – Register for March 20 here >>

Please 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.
About the presenter
Paul 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.
More about black swifts
The 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.

This event is made possible with financial support from Environmental Damages Fund, ECCC, Canada.
Photo credit: Jess Findlay Photography

Reconnecting the Rockies: Bridging Nature and Roads on Highway 3 | Fernie, B.C.
2024-03-14 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Arts Station, 601 1st Avenue, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
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 .
The 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.
Join 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.
Attend 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.
This event is open to all and free, but you must RSVP to secure your spot.

When
March 14, 2024, 4 – 5:30 pm MT

Where
The Arts Station,
601 1st Avenue
Fernie, B.C.

Introducing the UN International Year of Glaciers' Preservation: The state and fate of Canada's snow and ice | Free webinar
2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Alberta
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.
Hosted 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.)
Learn 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.
This is a free event hosted by the Canadian Committee for the UN IYGP.
Please register here.
Guest speakers

John Pomeroy: Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change, Director, Global Water Futures Programme; Director, Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan
Alison Criscitiello: Director, Canadian Ice Core Lab, University of Alberta
Bob Sandford: Senior Government Relations Liaison, Global Climate Emergency Response at the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health
Corinne Schuster-Wallace: Executive Director, Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan

Y2Y 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.

'Losing Blue' film screening with Guardians of the Ice | Canmore, Alta.
2024-03-21 18:30 (America/Denver) | artsPlace Canmore, 950 8th Avenue T1W 2T1, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2T1, Canada
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.
In 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.
The event will also feature:

The 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;
A sneak peek of MELTDOWN, a photographic exhibition by Jim Elzinga and Roger Vernon (coming to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in 2025);
A Q&A opportunity with the speakers, including filmmaker Leanne Allison;
Raffle prizes courtesy of Patagonia Banff and Guardians of the Ice;
Post-presentation socialization and cheer!

Tickets are free, and the event will run from 7 to 9 p.m. MST (doors open at 6:30.)
PLEASE RSVP HERE.

More about the film ‘Losing Blue’
What does it mean to lose a color?
Losing Blue is a cinematic poem about losing the otherworldly blues of ancient mountain lakes, now fading due to climate change.
With 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.
Film length: 17 min. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Best Canadian Short Film Winner, Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival (2023).

More about Guardians of the Ice:
Guardians 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:
“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.”

Y2Y 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.

Y2Y + Whyte Museum speaker series: The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project, Restoring the plains bison as an ecological and cultural keystone
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Alberta
Y2Y and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies present our next speaker series event on April 9
Join 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.
Learn 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.
This event will take place at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.
About the speaker

Justin 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.
Justin 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.

The May Social — Indigenous-led Environmental Stewardship: The Future of Conservation featuring Y2Y | Calgary, Alta.
2024-05-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Joyce on 4th, 506 24 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2S 0K4, Canada
Learn how science and Indigenous Knowledge are coming together to protect core habitat in the Yellowstone to Yukon region

The 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.
Discover 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.
This free event will feature a speaker panel, and a Q&A segment. Food and beverage is available for purchase.
Featured speakers:

Nicole Olivier, Manager of Landscape Protection, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Nicole 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.

Dayna Big-Plume, Landscape Protection and Highway Connectivity Co-ordinator, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Dayna 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.

Elliot Fox, Project Manager – Environmental Protection and Conservation, Blackfoot Confederacy

Makoyoohkinnii, 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.

The 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.

Art for the Earth | Screening and dialogue in Berkeley, California
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, California, 94704
Discover the connection between art and nature
Art has the unique power to convey environmental messages and inspire action in ways that words alone cannot.
Nature 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.
On 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.
Doors 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.
Tickets for the event are $25-$30 each. Food is included in the cost of the ticket.
About the film
Dutch 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.

About the panelists

Bryant 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.

Ellen 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.

Dr. 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.
Header photo credit: Wild About Music Foundation

Wise Practices for Living with Wildlife | Canmore, Alta.
2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Canmore Public Library, 700 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 1P4, Canada
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.
Attendees will discover:

Human-wildlife coexistence as a pathway to abundance.
The Canmore Area Trails Strategy’s role within a larger puzzle.
How purposes are revealed through behavior, not just rhetoric or stated goals.

This 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.
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About the Presenter:
Josh 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.
What is Earth Talks?
Earth 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.

10th Anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty | Blood Tribe/Kainai Nation, Standoff, Alta.
2024-09-22 08:00 - 2024-09-25 17:00 (America/Denver) | Alberta
Join in a celebration and gathering to mark the 10th anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty signing

This 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).
The gathering celebrates the renewal of the relationship with the buffalo through songs, stories, and ceremonies.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Be 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.

Healing the Land Conference | Moberly Lake, Chetwynd, B.C.
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10 | Alberta
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.
Join 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.
Conference highlights:

Insightful presentations and panel discussions
Optional interactive cultural courses and tours
Networking opportunities to build lasting relationships
A focus on balancing the health of ecosystems with the needs of future generations

This conference provides a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of restoration while building the cultural connections necessary to sustain healthy and productive landscapes.
Be part of this transformative event dedicated to healing the land and fostering collaborative solutions!

Film Screening & Discussion: Protecting Wildlife and Nature in the Rockies | Calgary, Alta.
2024-11-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Alberta
Engage in meaningful conversations and advocacy efforts to protect our mountains.
On 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.
This 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.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free, but RSVPs are required.
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About the Presenter:

Adam 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.
With 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.
About Moving Mountains
This 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.

Y2Y Wild Film Fest: The Rockies' Wild Corridor
2024-11-17 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Alberta
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.

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!
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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.

Mini Thni to the United Nations | Canmore, Alta.
2024-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | artsPlace Canmore, 950 8th Avenue T1W 2T1, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2T1, Canada
Y2Y is proud to support Nakoda Youth Council
In or near Canmore? Come out to support local Indigenous youth on December 5th from 6pm to 9PM MT at the artPlace Canmore. Mini Thni to the United Nations will share the story of the Nakoda Youth Council attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York City, USA & the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) in Geneva Switzerland.
This evening aims to bring together both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members to learn about and hear directly from local Indigenous voices on the importance of thinking globally and acting locally. Join us to learn more about UNPFII & EMRIP, challenges facing Indigenous peoples locally and internationally, and the future of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples here in the Bow Valley.
Doors open at 5:30pm MT. Attendance is free with donations at the door. Registration is required to attend.

Y2Y is proud to support this work with a partner grant through the Calgary Foundation.

Mountains of Knowledge — International Mountain Day | Virtual, Online
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Alberta
Celebrate International Mountain Day with Y2Y
In honor of International Mountain Day, join Y2Y and others on December 11 from 11am MT to 12:30 pm MT for ‘Mountains of Knowledge,’ a free virtual webinar. Join us to learn about how the findings from the Canadian Mountain Assessment (CMA) can support the work of Y2Y. The event will feature a 90-minute online gathering with an international audience and a panel profiling speakers from the CMA.
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Engage with experts working at the intersection of Indigenous knowledges and academic research
Y2Y’s Director of Science & Knowledge, Dr. Graham McDowell, was the leader of the Canadian Mountain Assessment. Mountains of Knowledge offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Graham, and other co-creators of the CMA about ways lessons learned can be applied to Y2Y’s work.
The event will create a platform for Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals who have been involved in the recent Canadian Mountain Assessment – 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 is based extensive knowledge sharing from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledges of mountains, as well as findings from an extensive review of academic literature. The CMA’s inclusive knowledge co-creation approach brings multiple ways of knowing together to enhance our collective understanding of mountains, while respecting and maintaining the integrity of different knowledge systems.
This online event is FREE with registration. Don’t delay, as spots are limited!

About International Mountain Day
The United Nations has designated December 11 as International Mountain Day, observed and celebrated each year to create awareness about the importance of mountains and building alliances to bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.

About the speakers
Dr. Graham McDowell

Graham is the Director of Science and Knowledge at the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y).  Prior to joining Y2Y, he founded and led the Canadian Mountain Assessment. He has also led community-engaged projects related to the human dimensions of climate change in the Nepal Himalaya, Peruvian Andes, Rocky Mountains, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic. In addition, he is a two-time Contributing Author with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a member of the Advisory Committee for the Canada in a Changing Climate national assessment process, and a Canadian Steering Committee member for the UN International Year of Glacier Preservation. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2021. Graham completed a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Zurich and holds degrees from the University of British Columbia, the University of Oxford, and McGill University. Learn more about his research here.

Gùdia Mary Jane Johnson

Gùdia Mary Jane Johnson is a Lhu’ààn Mân Ku Dań Ashaw (Elder) who worked for Parks Canada and Kluane First Nation for over 40 years on protected areas, environment, cultural, and Indigenous language issues. She is a champion for Indigenous language revitalization while partaking in a community that actively lives their culture. She has has contributed an objective perspective to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report Response Task Force addressing the TRC’s Call to Action #70 reporting to the Standing Committee on Canada’s Archives; to several boards and committees, and sits as an active committee member on: the Asi Keyi Natural Environment Park Management Plan Steering Committee; the Pickhandle Lakes Habitat Protection Area Steering Committee; the Canadian Mountain Network—Research Management Committee; the CMA—Canadian Advisory Committee; the Kluane Research Committee; and, the Tutchone Heritage Society. Gùdia is a retired, happy and busy Grandmother of eleven Grandchildren and one Great Grandson.

Dr. Dani Inkpen

I am the product of mixed heritages and I grew up in Treaty Six territory in Edmonton, Alberta. From a young age I loved exploring the trails of the Rocky Mountains and spent much of my early adulthood in the Rockies and Coast Mountains. Since obtaining my PhD in the history of science from Harvard University, I’ve used my training in environmental history and the history of science to examine the ways that knowledge gets made in and of mountain places. I now live and work in the unceded lands of the Mi’kmaq people in Sackville, New Brunswick where I am assistant professor of history at Mount Allison University. I came to the CMA with a desire to learn more about how people from all walks of life come to know, interact with, and love mountains. It has been an honour to work the people who have realized this project.

Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head

Oki my name is Tsa’piinaki, Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head and I am a member of the Kainai Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy. An Associate Professor in Indigenous Studies with Mount Royal University, my teaching background includes instructing on topics around First Nation, Métis, and Inuit history and current issues, Indigenous Studies (Canadian and International perspectives), Indigenous cross-cultural approaches, and Indigenous research methods and ethics. Research interests include meaningful assessment in higher education, Indigenous homelessness, intercultural parallels in teaching and learning research, Indigenous lived experience of resilience, Indigenous community-based research, parenting assessment tools reform in child welfare, anti-colonial theory, and anti-racist pedagogy. I am passionate and deeply committed to contributing to Indigenous cultural continuity and sustainability. My work with the CMA is but one area wherein my embodied perspectives on balance and maintaining good relations are mobilized in generative and mutually beneficial ways.

Keara Lightning

Keara Lightning is a PhD student in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta. She is a member of Samson Cree Nation. She holds an MA in Native Studies and a BA in Indigenous Environmental Studies from Trent University. Her research centers on Indigenous-led science and environmental management, with a focus on collaborative research, environmental histories, and wildfire management.  Keara is a historian laureate for the Beaver Hills Biosphere, a research fellow at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, and she currently sits on Parks Canada’s advisory Indigenous Fire Circle. She teaches the course ‘Indigenous Peoples and Technoscience’ at the University of Alberta and has interned with the Summer Internship for Indigenous Peoples in Genomics. Her current research focuses on collaborating with Indigenous communities to apply mapping technologies and cultural burning practices for the mitigation of wildfire risk.

MELTDOWN: An Immersive Experience into Canada’s Glacial Landscapes | Banff, Alta.
2025-02-25 - 2025-04-13 | Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 111 Bear Street, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1A3, Canada
Join Y2Y for: MELTDOWN – A Drop in Time
As an official partner with the Canadian Committee for the 2025 United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, Y2Y invites you to the MELTDOWN exhibition. Hosted by the Whyte Museum in Banff, this celebration of the beauty of frozen landscapes serves as a call to action against the impacts of climate change on our critical snow and ice resources.
MELTDOWN: An Immersive Experience into Canada’s Glacial Landscapes

Date: January 25-April 13, 2025
Location: Whyte Museum, Banff, Alberta
Featuring Artworks by: Jim Elzinga, Roger Vernon, Tiffany Shaw, and Leanne Allison

Dive deep into the heart of Canada’s glaciers through a powerful collection of artworks focused on glacial landscapes. This exhibition offers an immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with the grandeur and fragile beauty of the Columbia Icefield—the crowning glory of the Canadian Rockies.
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Why This Matters: The story of glaciers and their connection to climate change is fundamental to Y2Y’s mission, highlighting the importance of the Yellowstone to Yukon region, the spine of the Rocky Mountains. This globally significant area represents one of the world’s most intact mountain systems and a potential solution to climate change. Glaciers are more than natural wonders; they are crucial water reserves supporting headwaters which supply a continuous flow of fresh water for agriculture, wildlife, hydroelectricity, and community needs.
Our Commitment: Y2Y is dedicated to showcasing the critical role of glaciers and snowpack in maintaining our water supplies. As glaciers face the threat of climate change, our efforts to protect headwater regions are increasingly vital.
How You Can Participate:

Explore: Visit the MELTDOWN exhibition to experience the Rockies’ icy majesty through the artistic visions of renowned creators.
Learn: Understand the implications of glacier retreat on downstream water resources and what this means for the future of our environment.
Engage: Follow Y2Y for opportunities to support conservation efforts, participate in community science projects, and other initiatives aimed at preserving our snow and ice landscapes.

Celebrate the grandeur of our planet’s icy realms and get inspired to take action against climate change. Your involvement is vital to protecting these crucial ecosystems for future generations.

Photo courtesy of the Whyte Museum

North American Bison 2025 Summit | Loveland, CO
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-04 | Alberta
Join conservationists, Indigenous leaders, ranchers, wildlife enthusiasts and others at the North American Bison Summit, April 1-4, 2025, in Loveland, Colorado.
The North American Bison Summit aims to be the most cutting-edge and inclusive gathering of people focused on keeping land in grass so that wildlife and grazers ranched by families can thrive as development pressures mount. The Summit will build upon past American Bison Society conferences and focus on collaborative practices and resources for conserving North America’s bison, grasslands and treasured ranching way of life in the countries of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Y2Y is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Summit. Additionally, manager of landscape protection, Nicole Olivier, and senior director of conservation programs Scott Brennan will be speaking.
Register now to be part of this pivotal event.

Photo: Bison in the prairies (Shutterstock photo)

Canadian Ecological Connectivity Conference | Banff, Alta.
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-25 | Banff Park Lodge, 201 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1K5, Canada
Explore efforts to strengthen communities, enhance corridors, and create wildlife crossings
Join Y2Y at Canada’s first-ever national conference dedicated to ecological connectivity on April 22-25, 2025 in Banff, Alberta. Leaders from various sectors—nonprofits, governments, businesses, and indigenous groups—will converge to share, learn, and inspire action.
This event will offer the opportunity to learn about from the success of Banff’s wildlife crossings, which have reduced animal-vehicle collisions by over 80 per cent. Participants will gain insights into innovative conservation strategies that are helping people and nature thrive.
Join us to shape a sustainable future for Canada’s wildlife and landscapes!
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Conference highlights:

Success Stories and Indigenous Knowledge: Insights from successful ecological connectivity initiatives, including Indigenous-led projects and stewardship practices shaping conservation efforts.
Developments in Science & Research: Updates on the latest research in wildlife corridors and crossing structures, featuring real-world applications of cutting-edge scientific advancements.
Practical Solutions & Resources: A showcase of effective tools and innovative technologies enhancing ecological connectivity, benefiting safety, cultural values, and local economies.
Partnerships and Collaboration: Opportunities to form lasting partnerships and networks essential for widespread ecological conservation efforts.
Funding & Capacity for the Future: Exploration of funding avenues and resources vital for sustaining long-term conservation projects.

Partners:
This event is led by Parks Canada, ARC Solutions, Alberta Conservation Association, the Miistakis Institute, Alberta Conservation Association and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.

Book launch for Becoming Nature Positive | London, U.K.
2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Alberta
Join a conversation with the authors of the new book, Becoming Nature Positive: Transitions to a Safe and Just Future. Delve into what nature positive means and what is required to secure a safe and just future for people and nature. This even is part of London Climate Action Week and the 2025 Climate Innovation Forum.
Come and meet the authors and join the conversation on how we can become a nature-positive society and economy. The presentation of the book will be followed by a conversation between representatives from Financial Institutions who will focus on the opportunity for the Finance sector to help build a nature-positive economy.
Speakers will include authors of the book:

Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative;
Joseph W. Bull, Associate Professor, Climate Change Biology, University of Oxford;
Harvey Locke, Canadian conservationist, writer and Co-Founder, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative;
Dorothy Maseke, Africa Lead, Nature Finance and TNFD, and Head of the African Natural Capital Alliance Secretariat

Fire and Ice Symposium | Banff, Alta.
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-05 | Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Join Y2Y’s director of science and knowledge, Dr. Graham McDowell, as part of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Fire and Ice Symposium.
On Nov. 4, Dr. McDowell will moderate breakout session B from 10:45-12pm mountain time.
Dr. McDowell will talk to Swiss glaciologist Dr. Andreas Linsbauer about how immersive technologies like virtual reality and interactive storytelling can transform complex glacier data into emotionally engaging experiences that make climate change more tangible and personal. Through award-winning projects that blend science, art, and education, he demonstrates how these innovative communication tools can help people connect with climate issues and inspire meaningful action, with potential applications for Canada’s mountain regions.
On Nov. 5, Dr. McDowell will moderate breakout session B from 3:30-5pm mountain time.
The ice is melting and we need to mitigate and adapt. What does it look like to adapt, and to communicate what adaptations will be needed in a changed future? Panelists Ignacio Palomo, Kate Hanley, and Marc Pons bring perspectives from mountain guides, nature-positive adaptation and human connections to ice in the Indian Himalaya. Moderated by Graham McDowell.
About the symposium
This 50th Anniversary public symposium will explore the role of storytelling to create positive impact and action, through the lens of changing ice and wildfire. Attendees will gain new knowledge about the landscapes we care about, be inspired by seeing the work that people are doing in the space to create a better future, and gain insights into compelling storytelling, leaving with an optimism/drive to make a positive impact. Listen, interact and exchange stories with educators, artists, writers, scientists, environmental experts, and adventurers on topics that affect us all.
Tickets start at $30. Each block of morning and afternoon sessions includes a plenary session followed by two breakout sessions to choose from. Buy session tickets or symposium passes which provides access to all symposium programs on November 4 and 5.
Header photo: James Balog

TEDxBoston Planet Action 2025 | Cambridge, MA
2025-11-15 08:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachsettes Avenue w16, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Join Dr. Jodi Hilty for a talk on the effort to create the world’s largest wildlife corridor from Yellowstone to Yukon as part of the series of talks on connected conservation on Day 1 of Planet Action 2025, a TEDxBoston event.
TED talks are short, focused presentations where someone shares an innovative idea, personal story, or insight on stage. TEDx talks are independently organized under the TED license, while maintaining the same spirit of “ideas worth spreading.”
Planet Action aims to share actionable ideas for a livable planet to the audience, with speakers sharing ideas on biodiversity protection, resilient waters, models for recovery, sustainable cities, and more. The event will take place November 15 and 16 at the Kresge Auditorium on the MIT Campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Tickets are free, but limited, so register to secure yours now.
More about Planet Action
Now in its fourth year, this gathering builds on the momentum of other Planet Action talks which have reached millions of viewers worldwide and featured speakers from 30 countries and 80 universities.

Day 1 highlights recovery models for biodiversity, soils, water, and food systems.
Day 2 focuses on reimagining energy, materials, and infrastructure for a net-zero future.
Day 3 brings back stories from past cohorts to share impact stories and progress.

Across all three days, the sessions spotlight the critical actions and innovations that must scale in this decisive decade, underscoring both the urgency and the possibility of building a regenerative, sustainable future.

Y2Y Wild Film Fest 2025 | Online
2025-11-16 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Alberta
As glaciers retreat and habitats shift, connection is everything.
2025 is the International Year of the Glaciers’ Preservation — a moment to reckon with what we’re losing and what we can still protect. From melting ice fields to threatened habitat to fragmented migration routes, our changing climate is redrawing the map of the Yellowstone to Yukon region. But with change comes opportunity!
Join Y2Y for five hope-filled film and panel discussions exploring how wildlife, communities, and ecosystems adapt and endure when landscapes transform. And the stories of the people making a difference on the landscape.
One Zoom link. Three sessions. Solutions that connect us all.
This online event is free to attend. Each screening includes panel discussions and an opportunity to ask your questions with filmmakers, Y2Y scientists and program experts, Indigenous knowledge keepers, and conservation leaders working to keep the wild connected.
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Event details:
When: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 11 AM– 5 PM Mountain Time
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free
Film schedule:
11:00 AM – Embers and Losing Blue
Two intimate portraits of climate disruption: wildfires reshaping forests and glaciers vanishing from mountain peaks. As ice melts and ecosystems burn, these films ask how we create refuge in a warming world—and why protecting connected habitat is more urgent than ever.  A panel follows, with filmmaker Sasha Galitzki, Y2Y Director of Science Dr. Graham McDowell, and special guests from Losing Blue.
1:00 PM – Always Will Be There
An Indigenous-led journey into grizzly country, where traditional knowledge and modern science converge. This film reveals how protecting sacred landscapes and wildlife corridors safeguards both cultural continuity and climate resilience across generations.  A panel follows with Y2Y Landscape Protection Director Tim Burkhart and Gillian Staveley from the Dene Kayeh Institute.
3:00 PM – A Bridge for Bighorns and Cascade Crossings
When highways carve through migration routes, wildlife can’t reach the climate refugia they need to survive. Watch how innovative crossing structures reconnect fragmented landscapes — giving species room to move, adapt, and endure as their world shifts beneath them. A panel follows with Y2Y Landscape Connectivity Specialist Tim Johnson, Daniel Anderson Y2Y Senior Outreach Specialist for Wildlife Passage, and a special guest from Cascade Crossings.
Photo credits: Bighorn sheep, Shutterstock / Mountain lake, Kelly Zenkewich / Mountain bluebird, Shutterstock

Y2Y Wild Film Fest 2025 | Canmore, Alta.
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | artsPlace Canmore, 950 8th Avenue T1W 2T1, Canmore, Alberta, T1W 2T1, Canada
As glaciers retreat and habitats shift, connection is everything.
2025 is the International Year of the Glaciers’ Preservation — a moment to reckon with what we’re losing and what we can still protect. From melting ice fields to threatened habitat to fragmented migration routes, our changing climate is redrawing the map of the Yellowstone to Yukon region. But with change comes opportunity!
Join Y2Y in person for three hope-filled films exploring how wildlife, communities and ecosystems adapt and endure when landscapes transform. And the stories of the people making a difference on the landscape. The screenings will be followed by panel discussions and an opportunity to ask your questions with filmmakers, Y2Y scientists and program experts, and Indigenous knowledge keepers.
Event details:
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 – 9:30 PM Mountain Time
Where: artsPlace Canmore, 950 8 Avenue, Canmore
Cost: adult $15 / youth $7.50
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Event schedule:

6:30 PM – Doors open
7:00 PM – Welcome and opening remarks
7:05 PM – Screening and panel discussion: Always Will Be There

An Indigenous-led journey into grizzly country, where traditional knowledge and modern science converge. This film reveals how protecting sacred landscapes and wildlife corridors safeguards both cultural continuity and climate resilience across generations. A panel discussion follows, featuring Gillian Staveley from the Dene Kayeh Institute and Tim Burkhart, Y2Y Landscape Protection Director.

7:45 PM – Intermission
8:00 PM – Screening: Losing Blue and Embers

Two intimate portraits of climate disruption: wildfires reshaping forests and glaciers vanishing from mountain peaks. As ice melts and ecosystems burn, these films ask how we create refuge in a warming world — and why protecting connected habitat is more urgent than ever.  A panel discussion follows, featuring Sasha Galitzki, filmmaker of Embers, a special guest from Losing Blue, and Dr. Graham McDowell, Y2Y Director of Science and Knowledge.

9:30 PM – Thank you and wrap up

Photo credits:
Bighorn sheep. Credit: Shutterstock
Mountain lake. Credit: Kelly Zenkewich
Mountain Bluebird. Credit: Shutterstock

Bow Valley trail planning info session | Canmore, Alta.
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Canmore Creekside Hall, 600 9 Street, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Bow Valley trails: Making them work for people and wildlife!
Join us for an important panel discussion about the future of trails in the Bow Valley. The Canmore Area Trails Master Plan could transform our outdoor spaces — but your input is needed to get it right!

Event details:
When: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7-9 PMWhere: Creekside Hall, Canmore Senior’s AssociationRSVP: Register here More event details from the Biosphere Institute

Admission is free (donations welcome), pre-registration requested. Submit your questions in advance.

What to expect:
Review proposed trail maps for your favorite places, learn about the master plan, and discover how you can help create trails that work for both recreation and wildlife conservation.

Expert panelists include:

Peggy Holroyd, Alberta Forestry and Parks

Bill Hunt, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Dr. Tony Clevenger, Bow Valley Naturalists

Laura Quelch, Canmore & Area Mountain Bike Association

Gareth Thomson, Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley

Can’t make it? Share this event with fellow trail users and wildlife advocates in your network. And be sure to comment on the master plan before Jan. 21, 2026.

Reducing highway wildlife mortality in the Southern Rockies | Online
2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Alberta
Join this session to find out what’s being done to reduce wildlife mortality on roads in the southern Rockies, what’s working, and what’s ahead to help wildlife trying to get to the other side of the road.
Event details
WHEN: March 20, 2026 from 1 to 2p.m. Mountain Time
WHERE: Online via Zoom
RSVP: Zoom registration
COST: This event is free
This live webinar is webinar is hosted by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and presented by Emily Chow, wildlife biologist with the Province of B.C., and Dr. Clayton Lamb of Wildlife Science Centre and Biodiversity Pathways.
