Nahanni Forever is a national tour to promote protection of the spectacular Nahanni wilderness in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Expect an evening of spectacular images and fascinating scientific and cultural insights into the magic of the Nahanni. Speakers include Grand Chief Herb Norwegian, Dehcho First Nations, Dr. Derek Ford, world expert on limestone caves, Dr. John Weaver, wildlife biologist studying grizzlies in the Nahanni, and Harvey Locke, CPAWS conservation advisor. Learn about work to protect big wilderness.

Monday, January 16th, 2006, Vancouver – Vancouver East Cultural Center, 7:30 to 9:30

Tickets: call Ticketmaster: 604-280-3311; go to www.ticketmaster.ca; MEC, 130 W Broadway; or CPAWS-BC, #410, 698 Seymour Street, 604-685-7445

Ticket price: $10 adults, $8 for students & seniors, plus applicable service charges

Speakers Include: Grand Chief Herb Norwegian, Dr. Derek Ford, Dr. John Weaver, Johnny Mikes & Harvey Locke

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006, Victoria – UVic Fraser Building, Room 159, 7:30 to 9:30

Tickets: UVic Bookstore; WCWC, 651 Johnson Street; Ocean River Sports, 1824 Store Street; Robinson’s Outdoor Store, 1307 Broad Street; CPAWS-BC: 1-604-685-7445

Ticket price: $10 adults, $5 for students & seniors

Speakers Include: Dr. Derek Ford, Dr. John Weaver, Johnny Mikes & Harvey Locke

Event Sponsor: UVic Department of Geography

National Door Prize: Nahanni River Adventure for Two. Win your choice of a 7 or 12 day Nahanni expedition, (raft or canoe) beginning in Fort Simpson NWT. The trip begins with a spectacular float plane flight to Virginia Falls (nearly twice the height of Niagara). Highlights include floating through Canada’s deepest river canyons, hiking, hotsprings and unique geological features. Package includes guides, trip meals and all services as described in itineraries found at www.nahanni.com

For more information: www.cpaws.org; call 1-604-886-4754; or email: socceret@telus.net