New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations

Last month, British Columbia unveiled a new framework that will guarantee First Nations are consulted about mineral claims on their land. It’s a big step forward in bringing B.C.’s antiquated mining laws into the 21st century

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Reflections on attending COP26

November 18, 2021 by Wildsight

When we launched our Youth Climate Corps (YCC) program in 2020, our hope was never to just provide youth with a few new job skills. The goal has always been to empower young adults to pursue climate justice, to join…

Sustainability in the West Kootenay: Panel presentation

November 17, 2021 by Wildsight

Youth Climate Corps West Kootenay What can our community do to respond to a changing climate? How is climate change impacting our health? Our food security? Our forests? How can we help? To hear answers to these questions and more…

Celebrating Camp Odyssey: A Summer 2021 Recap

November 10, 2021 by Andrea Chapman

We’re excited to share that our popular nature-based summer day camp program will be back in 2022 following a very successful 2021 season!

Cause for Celebration: 2021 Kimberley Farmers’ Market Recap

November 10, 2021 by Trixie

With all of the uncertainty surrounding in-person events during the pandemic, we are thrilled to have had a successful 2021 season for the Kimberley Farmers’ Market!

Act now: Support a brighter future for BC’s old growth

November 9, 2021 by Wildsight

The BC government recently announced plans to defer logging of 2.6 million hectares of high-risk old growth forests pending the outcome of consultations with Indigenous Nations. The deferrals, based on the priority areas identified by the independent Old…

Green Your Home 101: Reducing Building Emissions Webinar

November 9, 2021 by Wildsight Invermere

A Webinar with thinkBright Homes and Kootenay Solar Whether you are thinking about renovation, retrofitting, or building a new home, the presentation from thinkBright Homes will help you learn about how to keep your home’s energy demand and your…

Province announces next steps for old growth protections

November 2, 2021 by Wildsight

Today the provincial government took steps towards protecting BC's irreplaceable old growth forests, but the work is not done yet. An Old Growth Technical Review Panel found that nearly 70 percent of BC’s old growth forests are unprotected…

Studying the forest for the trees

October 28, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

We walk through the forest, crisscrossing wildlife paths. The ground rises and falls beneath our feet. Brush swipes pant legs; rocks roll under our shoes as we make our way from the logging road to the site of today's…

Social Life of Water Travelling Exhibit comes to Golden Museum and Archives

October 28, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

The Golden Museum and Archives has arranged to bring the Social Life of Water Exhibit from the Kelowna Museum to our facility. This exhibit is a collaborative community exhibit that explores relationships with water.

Zincton is back: Big resort, big losses for wildlife

October 27, 2021 by Wildsight

The proposed Zincton Resort is a massive ski resort development that would cover 55 square kilometres of the Central Selkirk mountains between Kaslo and New Denver. The proposed resort passed the first stage of review from the BC Mountain Resorts…

Upcoming events

Community Cleanup for Earth Week
Invermere
Saturday, April 26
Calling all Earth Enthusiasts! Clean up your neighbourhood by collecting garbage around Lake Windermere or in your streets, parks or favourite outdoor spaces, and drop…
Co-Community Cleanup 2025
Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 22 - April 26
This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean.
Protecting Golden’s threatened rainforest: An evening with Eddie Petryshen
Golden
Monday, April 28
Deep in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, more than 500 km from the sea, the Inland Temperate Rainforest is the last inland rainforest…
Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Monday, April 28
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for a joint Pro-D Day camp this April 28.
Turtle Tales
Thursday, May 1
Join Turtle Conservation Revelstoke for an evening dedicated to Western Painted Turtles! With presentations from local biologists and conservationists, learn about local conservation efforts and…

New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations

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