Talks & Lectures

Hay River Basin Pollution Investigation: Media Conference & Information Session

Feb 2 2017 - 7:00pm

Based on concerns relayed to us by Traditional Knowledge Holders in Northwestern Alberta, Keepers of the Water and partners, Dene Tha First Nation, Beaver First Nation, North Peace Tribal Council and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have completed Phase 1 of the: 

Hay River Basin Pollution Investigation 

Regarding pipeline spills and their clean up in Dene Tha Traditional Territory 

Media Conference and Information Session

  • Lunch at 12 noon
  • Dr. Kevin Timoney’s Report Presentation at 1:00 pm 

Location

Corbett Hall
8205 114 Street NW (University of Alberta North Campus
Edmonton , AB

AWA Calgary Talk: Public Lands – Enforcing the Law

Nov 30 2016 - 2:00am

AWA Speaker Series
with Wayne Howse

Corporal Howse will recount years of experience throughout Alberta and the Yukon Territories enforcing public lands law. He has seen a wide range of  lawless behaviour which poses threats both to public safety and the environment. An excellent opportunity to learn about major challenges and opportunities to protect our public lands for future generations. Read More

Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB

Annual Martha Kostuch Wilderness and Wildlife Trust Fund Lecture: The Will of the Willmore

Nov 19 2016 - 1:00am

The Will of the Willmore – Wild and free, the legacy is ours to defend

 

A Wilderness Defenders Award will be presented to Ray Rasmussen

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Location

AWA Hillhurst Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB

Call of the Wild: Sharing Nature through Photography and Adventure

Nov 25 2016 - 2:00am

From the CPAWS Northern Alberta website:

Join CPAWS Northern Alberta for an evening of storytelling and adventure with photographer and explorer Dax Justin! Dax will present on the amazing adventures he has had, and how photography and social media have connected him with nature. This is your chance to buy some of his amazing prints! And, there will be a silent auction in support of CPAWS Northern Alberta! Read More

Location

Yellowhead Brewery
10229 105 Street NW
Edmonton , AB

Information Session: Who’s Who and What They Do — Conservation in the Livingstone

Sep 24 2016 - 1:00am to 3:00am

Event Poster

The Livingstone Landowners Guild invites you to attend an information session:

Who's Who and What They Do
Conservation in the Livingstone


"An opportunity to hear from organizations in southwestern Alberta working to maintain the integrity of our shared and treasured landscape."

 

Participating organizations:

  • Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter)
  • Cows and Fish (Alberta Habitat Management Society)
  • Miistakis Institute
  • MULTISAR
  • Oldman Watershed Council (OWC)
  • Porcupine Land Use Group
  • Southern Alberta Land Trust Society (SALTS)
  • Waldron Grazing Cooperative
  • Western Rachlands Corporation

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Read More

Location

Lundbreck Community Hall Lundbreck , AB

AWA Talk: Time for Radical Change – Advocacy to Make the Impossible Possible

Sep 14 2016 - 1:00am

With Dr. Joe Vipond

Learn about the Alberta Coal-Phase Out Campaign and its success. The multi-pronged campaign created a shift in thinking among policy makers, and included health groups, conservation and social justice groups. Will this campaign model ways for conservation to lead the conversation?

  • Talk starts at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
  • Tickets: $5.00

Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB

Energy Efficiency – Implications for Nonprofits

Aug 31 2016 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm

On August 31, 2016 the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations and The Pembina Institute will host a half-day session focused on the implications of energy efficiency options and their implications for the nonprofit sector.

As community leaders, the nonprofit sector has the opportunity to be a role model in curbing energy consumption and lowering emissions. At the same time, there is concern within the sector about the potential impact Alberta’s Carbon Levy may have on operating expenses. Read More

Location

Fantasyland Hotel
17700 87 Avenue NW
T5T 4V4 Edmonton , AB

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