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Sandra's "Mother Tree" artwork next to her poem, "Musing of a Mother Tree."

"Mother Tree" artwork by Sandra Coombe. The painting depicts a cross-section of a tree in bright cyan, green, and brown. The tree is surrounded by a textured gold background.

The Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper logo is followed by text that reads, "Community Exhibition. Commemorating one year since the 2024 wildfire, this powerful exhibition features the stories, artwork, and creative expressions of Jasper residents shaped by loss, resilience, and renewal." Text below in a green box reads, "On display until August 16. Jasper Art Gallery (Lower Gallery)." On the right is a watercolour illustration of a horse walking in a field.

A photo of Sandra Coombe, Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper participant, standing in front of a mountain background. Her quote reads, "Jasper, like me, will step forward. I step into the ‘self-in-waiting’, awed to realize that I am a vibrant, resilient, creative 63-year-old woman with a cat! I have survived, and I will thrive."

Sandra Coombe writes about evacuating from Jasper – the chaos, the uncertainty, and the eventual recovery. Read Sandra's full story, and explore all of the brilliant and creative stories created by the Voices from Jasper participants, here: https://bit.ly/4kKFyiV 

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A photo of Paulette Dubé, Stories of Resilience - Voices from Jasper Participant, in front of a mountain background. A quote reads, "Anyone who needs to remember they own a ring of shadow or is searching for purpose and a sense of resilience in the aftermath of the fire, will find sustenance and medicine in every corner of Jasper."

The Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper logo is followed by text that reads, "Community Exhibition. Commemorating one year since the 2024 wildfire, this powerful exhibition features the stories, artwork, and creative expressions of Jasper residents shaped by loss, resilience, and renewal." Text below in a green box reads, "On display until August 16. Jasper Art Gallery (Lower Gallery)." On the right is a watercolour illustration of a crow looking up and to the left.

A photo of Brooklyn Rushton, Strategic Adaptation Fellow with The Resilience Institute, installing a print of "Resilience in Bloom" a photo of a Calypso Orchid growing next to a burnt log by Paulette Dubé, at the Jasper Art Gallery.

"Resilience in Bloom," a photo of a purple Calypso Orchid growing next to a burnt log by Paulette Dubé.

Paulette Dubé writes a meditative story about resilience, inspired by wildlife and rivers. You can read Paulette’s full story, and explore all of the brilliant and creative stories created by the Voices from Jasper participants on our website: https://bit.ly/4kKFyiV
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A photo of bees flying around the entrance to a beehive. Flowy text on the upper right reads, "Wondering Wednesday." Text on the lower left reads, "Facial recognition in bees." The image and text are surrounded by a soft yellow and green border.

Did you know bees can recognize human faces? That's right — despite their tiny brains, bees use a process similar to ours to piece together facial features and remember them! So next time you're in the garden, smile, your buzzing garden friends might just recognize you!

Matricia’s Story of Resilience explores loss, hope, and the process of recovering from wildfire. You can read the rest of Matricia’s story, and explore all of the brilliant and creative stories created by the Voices from Jasper participants on our website: https://bit.ly/4kKFyiV

Greg’s Story of Resilience is a lyrical story deeply connected with the land, trees, and wildlife. You can read the rest of Greg's story, and explore all of the brilliant and creative stories created by the Voices from Jasper participants on our website: https://bit.ly/4kKFyiV

Stories of Resilience – Voices from Indigenous Youth in Northern Alberta is an initiative for Indigenous youth to connect, explore, and express what regrowth and resilience mean to you — through your voice, your creativity, and your lived experience.    

Learn more! https://bit.ly/4d8wr9I

The Voices from Jasper exhibit will be popping up around Jasper, featuring honest, insightful, and captivating stories and artwork, until the middle of August! 

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"I went to check on my dad’s rental. On his balcony, I saw his flowers still in bloom. Amongst devastation across the street, weeks of drought, these flowers stood tall. If they could do it, so could I."

Katie Potter, Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper Participant

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(2/2) Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper amplifies the lived experiences of local residents through honest, creative storytelling, exploring themes of vulnerability, community, and connection to the land.

Resilience in the wake of climate disasters often takes the form of rebuilding infrastructure or restarting the economy. But what about the often unseen ways that people grow, heal, and recover?

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"Aspen, fir, and pine stood tall and close along the trail that looped and tangled behind our home. They made the path cool in the summer, golden in the fall, and quiet in the winter. Long before I had words, I had the creek."

Tannin Standing, Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper Participant

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Voices from Jasper is part of Roots for Resilience, a new pan-Canadian initiative in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross.

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(2/3) From now until August 16, you can visit the Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper community exhibition at the Jasper Art Gallery. This powerful exhibition features the stories, artwork, and creative expressions of local residents shaped by loss, resilience, and renewal.

A photo of bright green northern lights with silhouetted trees in the foreground. Handwritten text on the upper right reads: "Wondering Wednesday." Text on the lower left reads: "Jasper National Park, Dark-Sky Preserve." The image is surrounded by a soft yellow and green border.

Jasper National Park, Canada, is the world’s second-largest Dark-Sky Preserve. It is a popular spot to capture stunning photos of stars, galaxies, and the aurora borealis. Minimizing light pollution is also essential for many species that rely on darkness to hunt, breed, and navigate. (1/3)

"I met some very interesting folks when I stopped for an iced tea at the hotel in Robb. ... They were concerned for me and wished me a safe journey. I will never forget that."

Angela Wilson, Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper Participant

Voices from Jasper is part of Roots for Resilience, a new pan-Canadian initiative in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross. @redcrosscanada.bsky.social

Commemorating one year since the Jasper wildfire, this powerful exhibition features the stories, artwork, and creative expressions of local residents shaped by loss, resilience, and renewal. 

Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/voices_from_jasper

"Survivors of natural disasters, and other major changes, are unique in the way they live day to day."
—Fawn Gervais, Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper Participant

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We’re getting ready for a powerful exhibition exploring healing, creativity, and resilience. Voices from Jasper, part of Stories of Resilience, a signature program of The Resilience Institute, brought together ten local residents who engaged in a journey of learning, reflecting, and connecting.

Preparation for our Stories of Resilience - Voices from Jasper YEAR 1 exhibition is underway! In the year since the 2024 Jasper wildfire, a cohort of locals participated in a reflective journey on what it means to be resilient in the wake of the wildfire.@redcrosscanada #Jasper #JasperArtGallery

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(3/3) Participants will be compensated for their work. If you are interested and would like to learn more, please reach out to stories@resilienceinstitute.ca.

To explore the journeys of our Stories of Resilience communities, visit: bit.ly/tri_stories

(2/3) Participants will develop personal narratives that will be paired with visual arts, such as paintings, photographs, and sketches. Together, this collection of stories is building a powerful testament to our shared understanding of the climate crisis.

A close-up photo of orange, purple, and yellow wildflowers with a soft blurred background. The "Stories of Resilience" logo, grey text with an image of a phoenix, is at the top. Large text in blue reads: "Call for Participants from Bay St George!" Small text in white reads: "See caption for details."

Hello Bay St George residents! The Resilience Institute is seeking community members to participate in Stories of Resilience, a program that amplifies community voices by bringing artists and residents together to reflect on what it means to be resilient in the context of climate change. (1/3)

A soft blue and green background with a faint image of a conifer branch. A quote in large white lettering reads: “A solution that involves putting people at the center is one that is going to be more effective.” Below reads: "Michaela Sidloski, Research Associate at The Resilience Institute" next to a circular photo of Michaela.

A new episode of Saskatoon Morning with Stephanie Massicotte from CBC Listen features our very own Michaela Sidloski, Research Associate at The Resilience Institute. 

Give the episode a listen! https://bit.ly/4kDRBPe

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The cover page of the Emergency Manager magazine. The image has a photo of a fire burning in a forest. Small, white text is on the right and large text on the left reads: "Don't Wait for a Disaster."

The Resilience Institute’s President & CEO Laura S. Lynes and Dr. Jeff Baker, Indigenous Engagement & Education Specialist, are featured in the 1st Ed. of “Emergency Manager,” a new magazine from EML Canada! We're so grateful for the opportunity to contribute.

Give it a read: https://bit.ly/44VUIgG

(3/3) Want to know more about TRI’s Stories of Resilience initiatives? Read Joseph’s story – and others – here: resilienceinstitute.ca/knowledge-hub/stories/

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