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Singer Ciaran Ryan does Opera Karaoke at the Banff Legion

Not Just Anyone Can Do Opera Karaoke

The 2015 opera program, Open Space: Opera in the 21st Century, took the art to the people with the first of their highly successful "Opera Karaoke" nights at th

Cedar Wright

Filmmaker and climber Cedar Wright speaks about movie-making on some of the higher summits in North America.

Douglas Cardinal with a model of the National Museum of the American Indian

This Celebrated Indigenous Architect Uses Nature to Inspire His Designs

Douglas Cardinal realized early on his First Nations heritage would set him apart as an architect. His unique vision makes him one the most celebrated professio

What is Meeting Architecture?

What Is Meeting Architecture?

You have probably heard the term at an industry conference, within your workplace or professional network. But, what exactly is it? Learn how Meeting Architectu

Carlyle Waddington

Writing Scholarships in Memory of the Adventurous Carlyle Norman

New endowment funds set up in the name of Carlyle Norman will provide financial assistance for writers to attend Literary Arts residencies at The Banff Centre.

This Indigenous Leader Finds Power in Telling Her Own Story

Bonnie Harvey speaks about her experience in our Indigenous Leadership Program

Andrea Stienwand gets some pincurls put in

Wigs and Makeup Can Really Complete a Character

Wigs and Makeup crew invited Theatre Arts staff, faculty, and practicums to delve into their world and explore how hair and makeup create a character.

Outdoor activities are great family fun

Summer's Here and the Rockies Are Your Family's Playground

Summer is here, so get active and create some lasting family summertime memories!

Kid Koala (right) with part of his project "Nufonia Must Fall"

Kid Koala Goes Wild With an Interactive Theatre Experience

DJ Kid Koala embarks on a creative project that combines theatre, visual art, and live-action film.

Playwright Karen Hines on Writing and (Almost) Being Stalked By a Cougar

"I have no evidence of this cougar, and sightings on and around the campus are extremely rare. But cougars go for quiet, solo people, and in this place, I somet

Hiroaki Umeda performs Holistic Strata for Convergence at Banff Centre

Photos: When Art and Technology Collide

Over 300 guests, artists, and presenters packed Banff Centre for Convergence, an international summit on art + technology.

Deepa Mehta in conversation with Ian Brown

How 'Water' Director Deepa Mehta Visualizes a Film in Her Head

There's so much work to be done before Deepa Mehta puts pen to paper.

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.