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CPAWS Southern Alberta EVENTS

Indigenous-led Nature Walk in Fish Creek: On Water and Native Trout

Our Indigenous-led Nature Walk series in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) returns for the fall, this time in partnership with our friends at the Bow River Basin Council for a water-themed outing!

For a full run-down of the speaker and location, continue reading below the registration links. We are currently offering the following location and time:

Votier’s Flats at Fish Creek Provincial Park, Mohkinstsis (Calgary)
Thursday, September 26 | 6PM-7:30PM

Walk with Makoyoohkinni (Wolf Collar), also known as Elliot Fox

General Walk Information

The walks will be led by a certified hiking guide who aims to ensure the comfort and experience of all participants by mitigating the environmental hazards and offering first aid assistance if necessary.  

Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Dogs and other pets are not allowed on this walk, in respect of the guest speakers and the other participants. 

If ticket price is a barrier, please email education@cpaws.org. Prices reflect the full cost of operating these walks, including fairly compensating Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders; however, all are welcome. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you would like to attend, but are not currently in a position to pay for a ticket.

We will except cancellations if needed, at least three business days prior to the event. A 15% non-refundable admin fee will apply.


About Makoyoohkinni (Wolf Collar)

Makoyoohkinnii (Wolf Collar, Elliot Fox) is a member of the Kainai Nation and a scientist. He has worked in the field of natural resource conservation and land management in southwest Alberta for the past 30 years and will be discussing his current work on native trout recovery in the Bow and Oldman River watersheds and establishing a Blackfoot Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.