Banff

PHOTOS: Photos from National Indigenous Peoples Day in Banff

“It helps me go forward. You always wonder if you are making a difference. It is fulfilling to know you make a difference with a few students.”

“The bottom line is watch the precipitation forecasts and don’t worry about the snowpack…flooding is caused by rain, not snow melt."

The goal of the captive breeding program is to secure a small number of caribou from source herds with the closest genetic and behavioural match to the wild herds.

PHOTOS: Castle Mountain sign unveiled by Siksika Nation, Parks Canada on Friday (June 17).

“Adopting and practising a land acknowledgement is a small but important step that the Town of Banff can take in rebuilding relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada and honouring the great treaty agreement in the spirit of peace, friendship and respect.”

“I do believe it has created a great amount of anxiety and confusion. Future potential business owners who planned to operate in the tourist business as a bed and breakfast, and support the tourism industry in Canmore, now there is great confusion over what are the bylaws, and the rules and regulations.”

A warning is in place in the southeast area of the Banff townsite due to a defensive coyote.

“Already there has been recommendations of people to sit on this committee by various council members. It is also open for any member of council to participate further. You can do so, on a non-per-diem basis. There is also that opportunity.”

“The collection now is close to 90 works. It’s probably one of the great collections in Canadian art. It’s not just canoes, but historical and contemporary art. It probably represents about 50 artists. The collection is really specialized. They have fantastic work by Canadian artists.”