November 17 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to the 2024 Y2Y Wild Film Fest, hosted by IUCN Member Yellowstone to Yukon! We’ll take you on a cinematic journey through four breath-taking 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.
Join us to explore the extraordinary stories of 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.
Event details
Y2Y Wild Film Fest: The Rockies’ Wild Corridor
Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Film screening times:
- Corridor for Grizzlies – 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time
- A Brotherhood of Wolves – 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time
- Maternity Ward for Caribou – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
- New Home for Bison – 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time
How: Online – Zoom webinar (same link for all films)
Cost: FREE with registration
Join us for all four films or just the ones that interest you. The webinar link will be the same for all four films and a recording of the presentation will be available for 48 hours following the live presentation.
What to expect:
- Four films that capture the wild essence of wolves, bison, caribou and grizzly bears in their natural habitats.
- Spectacular landscapes and stories of resilience, hope, and the incredible efforts to protect these majestic animals.
- A chance to engage with Y2Y experts, who will help bring these stories to life and are working on ways to keep these species connected and protected.
Thank you for being part of this vital work. We can’t wait to share these stories with you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out Robin Forsyth Y2Y Donor Relations Specialist at robin@y2y.net if you have any questions.
About the films:
‘Corridors for Grizzlies’
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.
‘A Brotherhood of Wolves’
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.
‘Maternity Ward for Caribou’
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.
‘New Home for Bison’
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.
Header photos (left to right): Grizzly bear (National Park Service/A. Falgoust); Treaty 8 territory in northern B.C. (David Moskowitz); Bison (National Park Service/Jacob W. Frank)