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Musical Improvisation Is Great Therapy

Whether you're classically trained or have never picked up an instrument in your life, musical improvisation is a great way to learn to let go.

John Weller

Photographer and filmmaker John Weller speaks about his exploits to promote marine conversation and his journey to Antarctica's Ross Sea.

How-To Make a Wood Stamp

Artist and printmaker Andrea Debruijn shows us how to make prints with wood stamps.

How-To Cut Glass for Framed Artwork

Learn how to make the perfect glass frame for a piece of art.

How-To: Use a Letter Press

Find out how to make a poster, invitation or even a book using an old-school letterpress.

Nufonia Must Fall: A Making of the Stage Production

A behind the scenes documentary with Kid Koala, K.K. Barrett, and the Afiara Quartet, masterminds of the unique stage performance, "Nufonia Must Fall."

This Is It: Two Weeks in an Indie Music Residency

A behind the scenes documentary with Kevin Drew and the four bands taking part in the 2013 Independent Music residency.

Crystal Pite: Telling Stories Through Dance

Dominic Girard speaks with celebrated Canadian choreographer, Crystal Pite, about her dancing and choreography career, and what it's like to express stories thr

"This Is Crazy": Stage Managing an Opera Set on a Lake

Stage manager Robert Pel speaks about his experience managing one of The Banff Centre's most successful productions: "The Princess of the Stars" on Two-Jack Lak

Cedar Wright

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

Carol Shaben

Canadian writer Carol Shaben talks about the incident behind her book, Into the Abyss, which tells the true story of a plane crash in the Alberta wilderness.

John Burnside on the Secret to a Good Book

Scottish poet and 2015 juror for the Man Booker Prize, John Burnside, speaks on what he would like to see in the next best contemporary novel.

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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.