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Fire and Ice Symposium: The Stories We Tell
Symposium Passes
Photo Credit: James Balog
Fire and Ice Symposium: The Stories We Tell
Symposium Passes
Photo Credit: James Balog

Fire and Ice Symposium: The Stories We Tell

You are invited to a special 50th Anniversary public symposium exploring 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. 

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Featuring:

  • James Balog; Photographer (US)
  • Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson; Indigenous Fire Specialist, Good Fire Podcast Host (Canada)
  • Vincent Colliard; Adventurer (France)
  • Dr. Alison Criscitiello; Ice Core Scientist, Girls* on Ice Canada Co-founder (Canada)
  • Hazel Findlay; Climber (UK)
  • Jocelyn Hirose; Conservation Ecologist, Girls* on Ice Canada Co-founder and Board Member (Canada)
  • Aldo Kane; Adventurer, Film & TV Technical Safety Consultant (Scotland)
  • Dr. Andreas Linsbauer; Glaciologist, Senior Scientist, Teacher Trainer (Switzerland)
  • Børge Ousland; Adventurer (Norway)
  • Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace; Global Institute for Water Security - University of Saskatchewan Executive Director (Canada)
  • Jon Waterman; Author, Photographer (US) and more!
     

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 in MBA and JBT on November 4 and 5. 

Click on the events below to learn more.

Who is this symposium for?
• Scientists looking for inspiration on how to share their research with a broader audience;
• Filmmakers, authors, photographers and storytellers working on environmental stories;
• Students studying science communications;
• Organizations working in the environmental/climate change and adaptation space;
• Members of the community with an interest/concern for our changing climate.

November 4

Morning Session: Ice

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Afternoon Session: Fire

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Børge Ousland, Vincent Colliard - and Films

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November 5

Morning Session: Adventure

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Afternoon Session: Living Through Change

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James Balog - and Chasing Time

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In partnership with

United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation


Fire and Ice Symposium Sponsors:

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Alpine Club of Canada Consulate General of Switzerland

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.