Events and Exhibitions

The following is a list of events and exhibitions related to the Three Rivers Project. Unless otherwise noted, contact CPAWS Yukon at info@cpawsyukon.org or (867) 393-8080 for more information about any of the events listed below.

Upcoming Events

In 2003, CPAWS-Yukon invited 11 nationally prominent artists, writers, journalists and photographers to join 26 people from the Yukon and Northwest Territories on three separate but simultaneous journeys along the Snake, the Wind, and the Bonnet Plume rivers. The artistic fruits of those experiences culminated in the acclaimed Three Rivers: Wild Waters, Sacred Places art exhibition that launched in Whitehorse in the fall of 2004. This vibrant show embarked on a Canadian tour in 2005. Future showings will be posted here on the CPAWS Yukon Web site.

Stay tuned for more dates and announcements!

Past Events

In April and May 2007, CPAWS brought alive the beauty of the Yukon’s majestic Peel River watershed to Canadians across the country.

Through a 12-city multimedia tour featuring spectacular images, and art, and the voices of Aboriginal peoples, artists and conservationists who spent a remarkable summer journeying down the Three Rivers – the Snake, the Wind and the Bonnet Plume – we introduced thousands of people to one of the most amazing wild places on earth.

Enjoy the follow-up reports here:

• Three Rivers National Tour Completes Successful Swing Through Eastern Canada
• Three Rivers National Tour Ends in Whitehorse After Six Successful Shows in the West
• Three Rivers National Tour Final Report (on CPAWS National Web site) (Acrobat [PDF] file, ~800K)

Three Rivers, The Yukon's Great Boreal Wilderness
Multimedia Presentation
Monday, February 12, 2007
The Summit, 2005 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, Montana

This offering of the popular Three Rivers multimedia presentation is presented in conjunction with the Flathead Audubon Society. The Flathead Audubon Society is a local chapter of the U.S. national Audubon Society. Its mission is to conserve birds, wildlife habitat and ecosystem diversity; promote awareness and appreciation of the natural world through education and advocacy; work with diverse groups and agencies to achieve sound decisions on natural resource issues; provide community services such as school programs, work projects and field trips. While their efforts focus on northwest Montana, they believe in the protection of the earth and all its inhabitants.

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	May 19 - July 2, 2006 Art Gallery of Peterborough Peterborough, Ontario CPAWS Yukon was pleased to showcase the Three Rivers works at the distinctive Art Gallery of Peterborough.

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This FREE presentation will be followed by a brief information session on Coalbed Methane, as well as social time with coffee, tea and snacks.

See also: Three Rivers Tour Visits Northern Communities in Arctic Spring

Admission to each event: $5.00
Draw Prize: Your chance to win a free trip on the Yukon's beautiful Wind River … plus other great door prizes!

Don't miss this engaging slide and video presentation on the Yukon’s great boreal wilderness, alive with the sights and sounds of northern wildlife, wild rivers and people … in conjunction with the opening of the Three Rivers: wild waters, sacred places exhibition at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Art exhibition opening is Friday, May 26.

“Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness, a small masterpiece released … by Harbour Publishing, has photographs of the landscape that will take your breath away – and remind you of what it means to be Canadian.” Mark Hume, Globe & Mail Now available from the CPAWS-Yukon online store. Go to: www.cpawsyukon.org/store for this and other amazing CPAWS Yukon merchandise!

Discover the wild waters and sacred places of the Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness

Enjoy stunning images and sounds from the Yukon wild. Celebrate the launch of a new book on protecting the northern mountains, forests and rivers of the Canadian North. Learn more about the conservation vision for the northern boreal forest and the northern half of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.

Join Juri Peepre of CPAWS-Yukon for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches – home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Experience the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to a national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings. Hear about the bold new conservation vision for protecting the Three Rivers and Peel watershed.

Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness is a sumptuous anthology of imagery, art and written works with such notables as Margaret Atwood, John Ralston Saul, Brian Brett, Richard Nelson, plus Yukon writers Sarah Locke and Peter Lesniak. Photography by Fritz Mueller, Marten Berkman, Courtney Milne, Juri Peepre, Jannik Schou and Paul Nicklen among others. Art works by some of Canada’s best. (Harbour Publishing, October, 2005)

Tour sponsored by Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-Yukon Chapter in cooperation with Yukonwild (Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon)

See also: Enthusiastic Audiences Welcome Three Rivers in Eastern Ontario

February 4 - April 2, 2006 Kelowna Art Gallery Kelowna, British Columbia CPAWS Yukon was pleased to have the opportunity to showcase the Three Rivers works at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Read more about the exhibition here.

Attend a Three Rivers slide show and be eligible to win a 2007 trip on the Yukon’s Wind River!

“Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness, a small masterpiece released … by Harbour Publishing, has photographs of the landscape that will take your breath away – and remind you of what it means to be Canadian.” Mark Hume, Globe & Mail Now available from the CPAWS-Yukon online store. Go to: www.cpawsyukon.org/store for this and other amazing CPAWS Yukon merchandise!

Discover the wild waters and sacred places of the Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness

Enjoy stunning images and sounds from the Yukon wild. Celebrate the launch of a new book on protecting the northern mountains, forests and rivers of the Canadian North. Learn more about the conservation vision for the northern boreal forest and the northern half of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.

Join Juri Peepre of CPAWS-Yukon for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches – home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Experience the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to a national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings. Hear about the bold new conservation vision for protecting the Three Rivers and Peel watershed.

Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness is a sumptuous anthology of imagery, art and written works with such notables as Margaret Atwood, John Ralston Saul, Brian Brett, Richard Nelson, plus Yukon writers Sarah Locke and Peter Lesniak. Photography by Fritz Mueller, Marten Berkman, Courtney Milne, Juri Peepre, Jannik Schou and Paul Nicklen among others. Art works by some of Canada’s best. (Harbour Publishing, October, 2005)

Tour sponsored by CPAWS-Yukon in cooperation with CPAWS-BC, and Yukonwild (Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon), along with local particiating groups.

Kamloops
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Henry Grube Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent
Admission $5
Presented by Kamloops Naturalists Club and CPAWS-Yukon

Vernon
Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 at 8:00 pm.
Best Western Vernon Lodge, Vernon
Admission by donation
Presented by North Okanogan Naturalists Club and CPAWS-Yukon

Kelowna
Friday, February 3rd, 2006 at 7 pm.
Slide Show at Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
Admission $5
Free for Kelowna Art Gallery members
Presented by Kelowna Art Gallery, Central Okanagan Naturalists Club and CPAWS-Yukon

Followed by Three Rivers Art Exhibition Opening and Reception
8pm at Kelowna Art Gallery.
In conjunction with Three Rivers Art Exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery, February 4th - April 2nd, 2006

Penticton
Sunday , February 5th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Okanagan College theatre, Penticton. Admission by donation
Presented by South Okanagan Naturalists Club, CPAWS-Yukon and Okanagan College

Creston
Tuesday, February 7th, 2006 at 7 pm.
Creston Valley Seniors Hall, 810 Canyon St.
Admission $5
Presented by Wildsight and CPAWS-Yukon

Golden
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Golden Seniors Centre, 1401-9 Str. S.
Admission $5
Presented by Wildsight and CPAWS-Yukon

Kimberley
Friday, February 10th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Centre 64, 64 Deer Park Ave.
Adults $5, Students $3
Presented by Wildsight and CPAWS-Yukon

Smithers
Sunday, February 12th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Old Church on King Street
Admission by donation
Presented by Bulkley Valley Naturalists and CPAWS-Yukon

September - December, 2005 Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery Victoria, British Columbia Two events in one at the University of Victoria! Multimedia Slide Show and Art Exhibition Reception Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Join Juri Peepre and special guests of CPAWS for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches, home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Learn about the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to the national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings.

Sounds Like Canada
December 13, 2005
9:05 a.m. local time
CBC Radio

Yukon’s Three Rivers Journey project was featured on CBC Radio’s Sounds Like Canada, Tuesday morning, December 13th. Shelagh Rogers spoke at length with Juri Peepre and Sarah Locke, co-authors and editors of the new book, Three Rivers: Yukon's Great Boreal Wilderness.

Listen to the interview here. (Real Audio, runs 16:31)

November 18, 2005 VanDusen Botanical Garden The Floral Hall 5251 Oak St (37th and Oak) Vancouver, British Columbia Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness Multimedia Slide Show and Book Launch Join Juri Peepre and special guests of CPAWS for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches, home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Learn about the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to a national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings.

November 10, 2005 High Country Inn, Whitehorse Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness Multimedia Slide Show and Book Launch 7:00 pm Admission by donation Enjoy stunning images and sounds from the Yukon wild. Celebrate the launch of a sumptuous new book on protecting the Three Rivers and the Peel watershed. Featuring fine wildlife photography, art from the Three Rivers exhibit, a conservation proposal, readings, book signing and more. Cash bar and light snacks. Read the book announcement here.

Three Rivers: wild waters, sacred places an artistic odyssey in the Peel River Watershed A film by Marten Berkman, produced by CPAWS-Yukon will be showing at the ReelHeART Film Festival Thursday June 23rd, 2005 (16:36 pm) Bloor Cinema Toronto, Ontario, Canada See www.reelheart.com for all the details!

January 21 - March 27, 2005 Robert McLaughlin Gallery Oshawa, Ontario CPAWS Yukon was delighted to bring the the acclaimed Three Rivers: Wild Waters, Sacred Places art exhibition to this very large public gallery just outside the Greater Toronto area.

Three Rivers Project Youth Art Competition
Submissions due November 12, 2004

This art competition is for Yukon youth aged 5 to 19 years, and it is associated with the Three Rivers: Wild Waters, Sacred Places Art Exhibition.

See also:
Three Rivers Project announces the winners of the Landscape Art Competition for Youth (ages 5 to 19)

Night sky over the Bonnet Plume Photo by Courtney Milne Click for larger image

Three Rivers Photography
October, 2004
Chocolate Claim
Whitehorse, Yukon

Stunning large-format, colour and black and white photography by Fritz Mueller, Marten Berkman and famous Canadian photographer Courtney Milne grace the walls of the Chocolate Claim. Grab a latte, settle back and disappear into the spectacular landscapes and details of the Wind, Snake and Bonnet Plume Rivers – the kind of large-scale pristine wilderness that inspires, and is getting harder and harder to find. Don’t forget to take that coffee buzz up to the Yukon Public Art Gallery to experience the diverse and powerful art inspired by those same rivers.

The Art and Nature of Yukon's Wild Rivers - Public and Artist Workshops
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Yukon Arts Centre and Yukon College

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Artists Talks, Slide Shows amd Luncheon
Featuring artists Michael Belmore, Ron Bolt, Marlene Creates, Gwen Curry, Jane Isakson, Joyce Majiski, Jose Mansilla Manard, and Haruko Okano. $15.00. Yukon Arts Centre

1:00-5:00 p.m.
Public Workshop On Nature Writing, Literature and Conservation
Featuring guest writers Brian Brett of British Columbia and Richard Nelson of Sitka, Alaska. $5.00. The Pit. Yukon College. Followed by a casual Literary Dinner for participants at a local restaurant.

Artist Workshops
Friday, October 15, 2004
Yukon Arts Centre

11:00 a.m.
The Northern Romantic Tradition of Landscape Painting with Ron Bolt

1:00 p.m.
The World of Art Installations: Bringing the Outside In, with Haruko Okano, Gwen Curry, Michael Belmore and Marlene Creates

Public Forum
Friday, October 15, 2004 at 8 p.m.
Yukon Arts Centre

Join a diverse and lively panel in exploring the relationship of Art, Nature and Conservation in an evening of intellectual entertainment, poetry and literature readings. Audience participation encouraged. Tickets on sale at Hougen's and the Arts Centre Box Office: $6. Draw Prizes.

See also: Former Yukon Premier Penikett to Moderate Forum on Art, Nature and Conservation

The Art of the Three Rivers Journey - Art Exhibition Opening and Gala

Jane Isakson's vivid painting of the Bonnet Plume landscape is a sample of the engaging and diverse art works created by the eight artists on the Three Rivers Journey Click for larger image

Three Rivers Journey – wild waters … sacred places
Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 7 p.m.
Yukon Arts Centre

Dress up and celebrate the art and eight visual artists of the Three Rivers Journey! A night of fabulous art, stories, Gwitch'in fiddling, music by Joe Bishop and Kim Barlow, an auction of lamps inspired by images of the journeys and northern delicacies. Tickets on sale now at Hougen's and the Arts Centre Box Office: $20 includes one drink.

Download your own copy of the Three Rivers: Wild Waters Sacred Places poster:
threerivers-exhibit-poster.pdf
(Acrobat [PDF] file, ~2.5 Mb)

See also:

• Three Rivers: Wild Waters, Sacred Places Art Exhibition Opens
• Three Rivers Exhibition Wins Prestigious International Award

The Art of the Three Rivers Journey - Coffee Shop Photography Exhibit
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters, Mainstreet Backerei in Whitehorse, Yukon

The work of some of Canada’s and the Yukon’s best photographers – including Marten Berkman and Courtney Milne – will profile the wild mountain rivers of the Yukon, focussing on the Wind, Snake and Bonnet Plume Rivers of the Peel watershed.

Enjoy a mug of coffee surrounded by the artistic interpretation, large-format works, breathtaking nature and fine photographic talent from the Three Rivers Journey. The photographic works will be available for purchase.

Learn more about the Three Rivers Project here.

Cloudscape on Bonnet Plume Photo by Courtney Milne Click for larger image

Three Rivers Journey Photography Exhibition
Month of September, 2004
Yukon Arts Centre Grotto

Stunning photographs of the Wind, Snake and Bonnet Plume River landscapes and people, will be featured in the Grotto at the Yukon Arts Centre during the month of September.

The works of Marten Berkman, Courtney Milne and Fritz Mueller are a wonderful preview to the launch of the Three Rivers: wild waters, sacred place art exhibition, to be launched in mid-October.

April 1, 2004
Three Rivers Journey Celebration Packs the Yukon Arts Centre