The symposium brings together a collaborative network of individuals, organizations, and Indigenous Nations who work in the realm of wildlife policy to share insights and discuss future directions relative to wildlife policy and governance in Canada at the federal level.
Join us for two days of presentations, plenary discussions, and networking!
We are so pleased to be working with a number of incredibly talented individuals as part of our symposium and to be able to host a screening of the documentary, Signal Fire. A more detailed schedule will be available soon!
Marlene Liddle - Stewardship Director of Lands, Haida Nation
Justina Ray - President & Senior Scientist, Wildlife Conservation Society, Canada
Paul Okalik - first Premier of Nunavut, & Arctic Lead Specialist with World Wildlife Fund
Justin Duncan - environmental law, policy & science consultant
Mark Boyce - Professor of Ecology, University of Alberta
1. Braiding TEK and Western Ecology to Restore Bison Hunting in National Parks -Remington Bracher - CSTWS STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD WINNER!
2. The Application of New Science within Natural Resource Management: managing risks and and embracing opportunities - Darren Sleep & Kate Edwards, Sustainable Forest Initiative & Natural Resources Canada
3. Grouping Species at Risk of Extinction in Canada for Improved Management - Alyssa Pogon, Carleton University
4. Building Biodiversity - Incorporating Environmental Management in Civil Construction - Dee Patriquin & Emma Hirsch, Flatiron Dragados Construction, Inc.
5. Mi’kmaq-led Conservation in a Collaborative Approach to Habitat Conservation in Unama’ki - Malcolm Fenech & Tristen Simon, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources
6. Challenges of Developing a Regulatory Regime for the Incidental Take of Migratory Birds in Canada - Julie Bourque, Canadian Wildlife Service, ECCC
7. Moving Towards Full Incorporation of the IUCN’s One Plan Approach to Conservation in Canadian Wildlife Policy: leveraging zoos and aquariums in species conservation - Dr. Amy Chabot, African Lion Safari
Registration fees for the symposium include the following options:
To register for this event, please complete both of the following steps:
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We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming event!
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We are fundraising to help offset travel costs for our panel speakers and for Indigenous presenters and attendees. Any donation helps! To find out more information on our sponsorship levels, email ed@cstwsca.
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The Canadian Museum of Nature is located at 240 McLeod St, situated between the Byward Market and Parliament area and the Glebe, with places to stay and eat within walking distance or a short taxi ride or Uber.
Hotels close to the Museum of Nature:
Sheraton Hotel - 150 Albert St.
Lord Elgin - 100 Elgin St.
Ottawa Marriott - 100 Kent St.
Delta Hotels - 101 Lyon St.
Courtyard Ottawa Downtown - 350 Dalhousie St.
Metcalfe Hotel - 123 Metcalfe St.
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown - 361 Queen St.
Alt Hotel - 84 O'Connor St.
Questions?
Please send any questions to [email protected]