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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 13h

Dr. Jane was one of the best photographers we knew. Just look at some of her work here – do you see what we mean? (Yes, she even took that selfie!) When you head out for the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope this weekend, we want you to be inspired by Jane – and take some great shots just like she did.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Jane once said: "I want to make absolutely sure that everything I've worked for, all my life, will be able to carry on, even when I'm gone." With the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope, which takes place across Canada this weekend, you can make that happen. Photos: Thomas D. Mangelsen / Michael Nichols

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One year ago, the world lost one of its strongest advocates. Dr. Jane Goodall spent years advocating for animal welfare, for community-led conservation, and for youth environmental leadership. She knew that each one of us had an important role to play, and she made sure that we knew that, too.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dr. Jane often spoke about how young people were true leaders — and about how, when given the tools they need, they could change the world. We feel the same way. Photo: Michael Neugebauer / Atlanta Journal-Constitution / Phil Hines

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Update: We've already reached Barry's match! We are so grateful for your support and kindness. It's inspiring. We don't need to stop now, though – let's keep moving forward and let's keep this momentum going. Show your support and donate at HikeForHope.ca!

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Hike For Hope

The Jane Goodall Hike for Hope is a nationwide event on October 3-4. Lace up, step into the outdoors, and raise funds for the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Indigenous Peoples have stewarded these lands since time immemorial, and the knowledge systems that colonization tried to sever are the same ones that hold answers for challenges now. We need to understand that both reconciliation and decolonization are fundamental to protecting the environment.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"The travel industry, when it's done correctly and wisely, is a really good investment for the future of conservation and biodiversity." Dr. Jane said these words last year, when she spoke with G Adventures – and we felt this World Tourism Day was the right time to bring them back onto your feed.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Dr. Jane loved hikes. She loved when she got her "dog fix," and she often spoke about how "the best days of her life" were when she could spend hours out in the rainforest. We're one week away from the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope – are you signed up? Photos: Wiliam Waterway / National Geographic

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From day one, Dr. Jane was who she was. Do you want to be like Jane, too? With our new Be Like Jane guide, we're here to help you – or your kids – live your life with the same care, curiosity, bravery, and intention that Jane did. Photos: Goodall Family / Michael Nichols / Katherine Holland

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Check out this new photo from Tchimpounga – it's Mozambique! You may also know her as ZZ. At the moment, she's the only gorilla at the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary. And because today marks World Gorilla Day, we're celebrating this incredible individual. Photo: Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That's Barry with Jane there. He just told us he'll match every donation that you make to the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope between now and October 4th, up to $10,000! What does this mean for you? Keep reading and find out. Photo: Barry Shainbaum

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Fact: Chimpanzees are not pets. When photos appear to be fun and cute – like when they show chimpanzees dressed in human clothes – they are dangerous, because they give people the impression they can interact with chimpanzees. And that isn't true. #ReportIt2EndIt #4EverWild Photo: Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

One of the most serious and fastest-growing kinds of organized crime in the world today is transnational environmental crime. Now, we have an opportunity before us to create change, to protect Canadian interests, and to build the better world that Dr. Jane knew was possible. Photo: Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"There can never be world peace until we can learn to live in harmony with nature as well as with each other." Dr. Jane may have recorded this message for World Peace Day last year, but the words also ring true today.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today, as we mark World Peace Day, we want to look back at one of the speeches Dr. Jane gave about peace at the United Nations. "I think it's more important than ever," she said, "that we have a vision of what it would be like to live in a peaceful world – the kind of world we all want."

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yes, the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope takes place October 3rd and 4th – which means you're just weeks away from your hike! Feel ready, or are you in need of some help? Watch this video to hear some top tips from members of our Youth Advisory Council.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dr. Jane always knew what she wanted to say. She had her message, and not even this bird could knock her off track! "We have to do something about our unsustainable way of life," she said here – with some interruptions. We could not agree more with that, and we're here to help.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Like Jane Goodall, I spent every moment I could outside." That was what Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square — an Assistant Professor in Literature, the Environment, and Climate Change at Mount Allison University — told us when we spoke about the Hike for Hope, which takes place October 3rd and 4th.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Chimpanzees are not the only animals that researchers are observing and studying at the Jane Goodall Institute's Gombe Stream Research Centre. Can you recognize the other primate seen here, ten years ago, with Dr. Jane? Yes, they are baboons! Video: Bill Wallauer

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"I thought planting was just for gardeners. Now I know that even small actions can help the environment." Those words come from one of the more than 14,000 students who took part in an A.P.E. Fund project last year. Photos: Ebon Carmichael

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Termite season: Each year, from October to November, large amounts of termites emerge and fly in swarms. For the chimpanzees at Gombe, this time of year is familiar and exciting. Some of them, like Glitter here, work hard to capture the flying termites from the treetops. Photos: Kristen Mosher

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We don't know who needs to hear this right now, but we think this kind of message needs to be heard more often: "Remember, if you don't reach your goal straight away, don’t give up! […] Even if it's not your original goal, it's perfectly okay if you change course."

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The planet? The future? Jane? Hope? When the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope takes place this October 3rd and 4th, what do you plan to hike for? We want to hear from you!

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"We all depend on the health of all." What does that mean? Just ask Dr. Jane, who recorded this message back in 2022: "Our human health is closely related to the health of the local environment and that of the wild and domestic animals who live there."

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Just eight years old, Evelyn is one of the Hike for Hope's top fundraisers so far. She describes herself as "passionate about birds, animals, and the planet!" As for why she decided to take part in the Hike for Hope, that was easy: "I wanted to raise money for the animals."

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Make sure you recycle your phones! When you do, you are helping protect critical habitat for chimpanzees. "There are hundreds and thousands of cellphones lying around," Dr. Jane said. "They have coltan in them. Colton is often illegally mined. It's leading to the destruction of the rainforests."

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Caught: A moment of comfort, and a bond that has been formed forever. At Tchimpounga Sanctuary, hugs and kisses – and physical contact in general – are not random gestures. This physical contact is essential for reassurance, comfort, and forming the social bonds they lost. Photo: Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

News for Roots & Shoots groups: You can now apply for up to $1,000.00 to support your project. Each year, the A.P.E. Fund supports projects across Canada – and young leaders have used this to benefit animals, people, and the environment. Photos: Bridget Hoffman / Carmen Oliveira / Melina Trimarchi

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What started with Jane, her notebook, and her binoculars has evolved into cutting-edge research. And the place where she started her research – Gombe – has become one of the longest-running continuous wildlife studies in history. Photos: National Geographic / Stephano Lihedule

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

One year ago, Dr. Jane recorded this message. This was the last message she ever recorded with our team. She spoke about how protecting nature was "an essential part" of her life and her work – and how, with the Hike for Hope, people across Canada are now able to take part in this mission.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Dr. Jane often spoke about the "powerful, almost mystical, knowledge of beauty and eternity" that came from spending time outdoors. Our CEO, Bella Lam, would agree with that. And she would know, since she says that "being outdoors, doing anything in the open air, has always been part of my DNA."

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Jane spent years protecting the planet, advocating for animals, and spreading her hopeful message. But she could not do this work alone. And now that she's gone, the world needs more of us to step up. The world needs more Janes. Photos: Goodall Family

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We're this excited. We're only one month away from the Jane Goodall Hike for Hope! Almost 600 people across Canada have signed up to hike this October 3rd and 4th, in honour of Jane and in support of her mission. Are you one of them? Photo: Thomas D. Mangelsen

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Dr. Jane Goodall advocated for the humane treatment of animals, and spoke out against invasive experimentation – while supporting the development and use of alternatives to animal research. At the Jane Goodall Institute, we carry forward her legacy of compassion and advocacy for animals.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Embraced by chimpanzees and recognized by British society – that was Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE! More than two decades ago, Buckingham Palace announced that Jane was being given the United Kingdom's highest civilian honour – the Dame of the British Empire title. Photos: Mary Paris

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're celebrating International Primate Day with some of the rescued chimpanzees at Tchimpounga Sanctuary – and with one very important message for you. These and the other brave primates there have been rescued from different situations and scenarios, but now all are safe. Photos: Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

At Florence Nightingale Elementary in Vancouver, the Green Team meets every week to develop and implement projects focused on the community and the environment – guided by the First Peoples Principles for Learning. Read on to learn more about this project and its impact. Photos: Cara Laudon

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Many know that Jane loved dogs. But she also loved cats – and "Cats." She loved poems, and enjoyed "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats," the work from T.S. Eliot that inspired the musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber. She was once able to meet the cast. But did you know that Jane also wrote poems?

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Here are some outtakes from our archives! We hope you enjoy these fun shots of chimpanzees, from both Gombe and the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuaries for rescued animals. They seem to be as curious – and as clumsy! – as us. And that makes sense, since they are our closest animal relatives.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

You, as an individual, can make an incredible difference. Jane knew that, and she repeated that whenever she had time – like here, in 2022 – because she wanted to make sure you knew that, too. Find out how you can "create as light an environmental footprint as you can:" JaneGoodall.ca/Take-Action

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Odyssey this, Odyssey that, you oughta see these shots that Dr. Jane took. You can see chimpanzees engaged in grooming – behaviour that researchers at Gombe Stream Research Centre have concluded is more than hygiene. In fact, it's one of the most essential behaviours for chimpanzees.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dr. Jane often spoke about how dogs – not the chimpanzees she had spent years studying – were her favourite. With that said, and because today marks World Dog Day, we want to introduce you to the dogs from the Jane Goodall Institute's Canine Detection Unit. Photos: Ayush Dev Pant / Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

To protect biodiversity and support youth leadership, the St. Albert Public Library used funding from our A.P.E. Fund for its new "One Seed, One Community" project. Together, 20 Girl Guides created a lasting resource for the community to grow, save, and share native seeds. Photos: Emily Brady

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Chimpanzees are endangered. Across Africa, chimpanzee populations continue to decrease. Where there were once more than 1 million out in the wild, there are now fewer than 300,000 – the threats facing our closest animal relatives are serious. Photos: Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

That's Cleve – and he's one of the park rangers at Tchimpounga Nature Reserve. Cleve and his coworkers are employed by the government, and the Jane Goodall Institute provides training to help them identify illegal wildlife trafficking and deforestation. Photos: Jane Goodall Institute

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Dr. Jane had hope. As she said here, that hope is "in our hands." It's up to us to do our part. "We're the ones who can make a difference. If we lead lives where we consciously leave the lightest possible ecological footprints," she said, then "we can change the world overnight." Video: TED Talks

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Dr. Jane dedicated so much of her life to protecting endangered chimpanzees – and with our Chimp Guardian program, you can follow the example she set. This week, we're looking to grow the program and make more chimpanzees available for symbolic adoption. Photos: Kristin J. Mosher / Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Did you know that pangolins are one of the most trafficked mammals? When the team at the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary can rescue and rehabilitate one, as seen here, it is extremely rewarding. Video: Fernando Turmo

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy World Orangutan Day! Orangutans are very intelligent and primarily arboreal, spending lots of time in the forest canopy. They also use tools, learn from each other, and develop distinct behaviours within different populations. Photos: Jupiter Images / Freder / Getty Images / JGI Canada

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Have you heard about Swap, Share, Smile? This exciting Roots & Shoots project was focused on reducing local waste, strengthening neighbourhood connection, and much more. One of the people who went said: "It's wonderful to see the whole community come together for sustainability." Photos: Ryan Wu

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