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The Resilience Institute

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The Resilience Institute (TRI) is a national, charitable organization in Canada. The TRI team works locally and globally with diverse partners on education and research initiatives that address climate change.

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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 12/10/2026
The Stories of Resilience Chapter 1: Voices from Jasper trailer is live! The film follows Paulette Dubé and Greg Deagle as they turn to writing and painting to reconnect with themselves, their community, and the landscapes they call home following the 2024 Jasper wildfire.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 30/09/2026
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we invite everyone to take a pause—to learn about the Canadian residential school system, to listen to the stories of survivors, and to reflect on the 94 Calls to Action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 25/09/2026
Together we explored the power of storytelling in building resilience in a changing climate. Learn more about TRI’s Stories of Resilience program through the link in our bio. #StoriesofResilience #AdaptationCanada #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 25/09/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our team’s presentation at #AdaptationCanada 2026! Another big thank you to Christey Allen @prairieclimatecentre for guiding us through the session and to Dr. Douglas Robb for joining us on the panel.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 22/09/2026
We’re also excited to have TRI team members @Brooklyn Rushton and @Cassidy Grimes presenting alongside @Christey Allen and @Douglas Robb during the session, "How We Tell the Story: Communicating Across Experience." Join us Thursday, September 24 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM in the Regatta Room.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 22/09/2026
We’re excited to be at #AdaptationCanada2026 this week! Be sure to stop by booth 28 to meet our team, learn more about our work, and explore how we can work together to support communities in building resilience to a changing climate.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 17/09/2026
Attending the conference? Join us for TRI’s session co-presented by Brooklyn Rushton, Postdoctoral Fellow & Cassidy Grimes, Senior Coordinator. Session: How We Tell the Story: Communicating Across Experience Date: September 24, 2026 Time: 10:30-12 noon Where: Toronto, Canada Venue: Regatta
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 17/09/2026
Our team is busy preparing for the #AdaptationCanada2026 conference next week. We are looking forward to connecting with colleagues from across Canada to share insights on how we can shape a climate resilient future.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 06/09/2026
What does #wildfire mean in the context of #climate change & #resilience to #Indigenous youth and mentors in Northern #Alberta? Youth mentor Aiyanna explains the importance of cultural burning and proactively clearing away fire fuel to reduce wildfire risk.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 05/09/2026
Did you know? The Resilience Institute is working with #Indigenous women across the Prairie provinces to explore perspectives related to water, #climatechange and #resilience. Stay tuned for more as we share participant stories and accompanying artwork through the fall and winter months!
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 05/09/2026
It was such an honour seeing so many community members at the Intergenerational Voices from Hinton exhibition launch!
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 19/08/2026
The Resilience Institute Team is looking forward to speaking at #AdaptationCanada2026, Canada’s leading national conference on #climateadaptation! Full details available on the Adaptation Canada website: adaptationcanada2026.ca
An aerial photo of the Toronto skyline lit up in early morning mist. Large text in a white text box reads, "Adaptation Canada 2026. Canada's leading national conference on climate adaptation." Smaller text reads, "Toronto, Canada. Sept 22-24, 2026. Learn more: adaptationcanada2026.ca."
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 17/08/2026
📣 #Hinton & area community members: Join us at the Northern Rockies Museum August 18 (tomorrow!) for an evening celebrating the stories, places, and people that make Hinton #resilient. Details below ⤵️
A black and white illustration of a tree with the word "glide" and a blue & green background. Large text reads, "Community Celebration & Exhibition. Join us for an evening celebrating the stories, places, and people that make Hinton resilient." Smaller text reads, "August 18, 2026. Northern Rockies Museum, 225 Gregg Ave, Hinton. Doors open: 6:30 PM. Program: 7 - 9 PM. The exhibition will remain on display from August 2026 to August 2027, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the stories and artwork beyond the opening celebration."
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 14/08/2026
For many living in British Columbia’s Interior, the threat of evacuation has become a recurring theme each summer. This #wildfire season reminds us of the urgency of early preparation, effective fire-management practices, and emergency response plans.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 13/08/2026
For our 10th anniversary we are holding a different kind of year-end fundraiser … a virtual #silentauction! The auction will launch in November and run through December.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 11/08/2026
How can natural #climate solutions be tailored to the unique needs of communities? What can #equitable heat preparation look like? Explore our Summer 2026 Resilience Report to learn more: bit.ly/4xkKJNb #ResilienceReport #NbS
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 10/08/2026
Several years ago, TRI had the privilege of collaborating with people affected by wildfires in #BritishColumbia’s Interior. Their stories represent only a small number of the many people & communities being impacted this year.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 06/08/2026
Nature-based solutions can help communities adapt to #climatechange -- but they are not always implemented in ways that support the needs of local communities. What can we do to bridge this gap? Check out the StoryMap: bit.ly/4wJgkIB Access the full report here: bit.ly/4fIhy0J
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 03/08/2026
Stories of Resilience – Voices from Jasper is launching Phase 2 to support long-term wildfire recovery, disaster preparedness, and #climateadaptation in Jasper!
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 31/07/2026
As part of Jasper’s 2-year #wildfire commemoration event, TRI facilitated a community art piece in collaboration with local artist Greg Deagle. #Jasper residents were welcomed to sit, connect, reflect and create pieces of art representing different layers of a regenerating forest.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 29/07/2026
Nature-based approaches require long-term #investment. But for many communities facing #climate impacts, funding opportunities remain short-term and project-based.
Large text next to a photo of a tipi reads, "Communities generally support nature-based solutions, but implementation is constrained by funding, governance, capacity, and long-term support." Above in small text reads, "Understanding Natural Climate Solutions as Pathways to Resilience in Rural and Indigenous Communities Across Canada."
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 28/07/2026
When it comes to nature-based solutions and related concepts, the language used matters. Clear, #accessible terminology may be just as important as the technical concepts themselves!
A chart with three sections next to a photo of a bison. The first section of the chart reads, "61% said they were moderately or very familiar with the concept of Nature-based Solutions." The second: "44% said they were moderately or very familiar with the concept of Ecosystem-based Adaptation." The third: "56% said they were moderately or very familiar with the concept of Natural Capital." Above reads, "Understanding Natural Climate Solutions as Pathways to Resilience in Rural and Indigenous Communities Across Canada."
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 28/07/2026
Climate #adaptation is most effective when informed by the lived experiences, priorities, and #stewardship practices of the communities most affected by #climate change! @uwaterloo.ca @iisd.org
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 27/07/2026
Jeff Baker, Indigenous Engagement & Education Specialist at TRI, explains that in Plains #Cree (nêhiyawak) cosmology, all beings have a spirit & all are related. How would we act differently if we embodied this interconnectedness in our daily lives, our work, and how we respond to climate change?
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 27/07/2026
Many communities are already using #naturebasedsolutions, even though they may not call them that!
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 27/07/2026
What do #NaturebasedSolutions look like in practice? Emily Kroft, Policy Advisor at @iisd.org , explains how an unassuming landscape feature can be an effective tool for #flood mitigation. #climateresilience
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 25/07/2026
What is your Story of Resilience?
Two photos stacked vertically: A person hanging up a painting in an art gallery, and a stylized circular painting of the inside of a tree. In the center is the Stories of Resilience logo, which contains a colourful icon of a phoenix. Two photos stacked vertically: Two audience members smiling and laughing, and a close-up of a painting of fireweed in visible brushstrokes. In the center is the Stories of Resilience logo, which contains a colourful icon of a phoenix. Two photos stacked vertically: A watercolour painting of a river valley, and a photo of water running over rocks in a shallow creek. In the center is the Stories of Resilience logo, which contains a colourful icon of a phoenix.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 24/07/2026
Did you know that bison wallows are part of the reason they’re considered a keystone species? #Bison often roll on the ground during mating season or to ward off insects. This behaviour creates distinct depressions in the ground, which store water & create microecosystems teeming with #prairie life.
Two vertical columns, each with a photo of a bison. The first, titled "Reality," reads, "Bison: We roll in the dirt." The second, titled "LinkedIn," reads, "Prairie Ecosystem Biodiversity Specialist: We utilize a tried-and-true method to achieve rapid soil compaction in prairie grassland regions. Designing a local microclimate with high moisture levels and suitable growing conditions, these areas attract pioneer species that differ from the surrounding areas. The resulting mosaic ecosystem enhances overall prairie biodiversity."
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 22/07/2026
Currently, there are over 890 #wildfires burning across #Canada. Numerous out-of-control wildfires have prompted widespread evacuations, particularly in Ontario, Quebec, the Northwest Territories, the northern Prairie provinces, and Interior British Columbia.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 22/07/2026
Much of the ocean’s salt comes from land due to chemical weathering. The slightly acidic pH of rainwater reacts with rocks, releasing sodium & chloride ions, which are carried by rivers to the ocean. Hydrothermal vents on the seafloor also release minerals from deep below the Earth’s crust! #science
An aerial view of turquoise waves crashing on a rocky shore. Flowy text reads, "Wondering Wednesday." Text below reads, "Why is the ocean salty?" The image is surrounded by a blended yellow and green border.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 21/07/2026
The Resilience Institute partners with #Indigenous and #rural communities to empower community-led #climate action and inspire transformative thinking about #resilience. Learn more about our programming, and make a donation, on our website: 🩵 resilienceinstitute.ca
Fireweed, a plant with several bright pink blossoms on each stem, growing in a mountain region. Large text reads, "On-the-ground solutions" next to a simple mountain icon, The Resilience Institute's logo. Small text reads, "Donate today: resilienceinstitute.ca"
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 16/07/2026
What does it mean to work with nature? Explore the Stories of Resilience: Water StoryMap to learn about #Indigenous women’s deep connections to water across the #prairies, and how #climate and water policy might benefit from weaving multiple knowledge systems. 🌊 bit.ly/stories_water
A lake surface reflecting sunlight. A quote reads, "'By planning and working with nature, we strengthen communities and ecosystems alike, while recognizing that nature's worth is greater than its utility and that we are part of it.' --IISD"
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 14/07/2026
Access to accurate, up to date #climate data & projections empowers #communities to take the lead on their own #resilience! At The Resilience Institute, we partner with experts to develop  learning programs & resources, addressing gaps in knowledge and advancing action towards climate-safe futures.
A political cartoon depicting two people riding a bike on a road during a rainstorm. The pavement is filled with holes, and the person in front is saying "I'm not sure if those are potholes or data gaps." A sign ahead of them reads "Resilience" with an arrow pointing forward.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 10/07/2026
🌏️ The climate has changed throughout Earth’s history. But what we’re experiencing now is different. Keep reading to find out more – and why adaptation is urgently needed.
A flat landscape with mountains in the distance showing glacial recession. Large text reads, "Climate Change: Historic vs Current." Smaller text reads, "The Earth’s climate has changed in the past. Why is this different?"
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 09/07/2026
What does it take to build #resilience in a coastal community? The Resilience Institute is collaborating with the People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre on a Stories of Resilience journey situated in #Newfoundland, #Canada.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 08/07/2026
Did you know, #nature is one of our best #climate allies. Scaling up natural climate solutions — like restoring wetlands, improving soil health, and expanding urban green spaces — can mitigate drought & flooding and help people stay cool during heat waves. #didyouknow #naturebasedsolutions #NbS
Tall, arching trees along a neighbourhood road. Flowy, handwritten text reads, "Wondering Wednesday." Smaller text reads, "Natural climate solutions." The image is surrounded by a blended yellow and green border.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 03/07/2026
Discover how communities are building secure futures and explore the latest #climate #science in the Resilience Report, The Resilience Institute’s #newsletter! Sign up today: bit.ly/451t7bK 📷: ReGeneration
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 02/07/2026
What’s the difference between #weather and #climate?
Several lightning strikes and storm clouds lit up in dramatic purple and pink. Large text reads, "Climate vs Weather." Smaller text reads, "The differences between these two key terms and why it matters."
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 01/07/2026
Did you know the maple leaf featured on Canada's flag is inspired by the sugar maple, a tree that can live for more than 300 years under the right conditions?
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 25/06/2026
Alison Criscitiello, Board Member at The Resilience Institute, is an acclaimed ice core scientist featured in this recent CNN Climate article about how scientists are preserving ice cores from endangered #glaciers – and valuable records of Earth’s #climate along with them: 🧊 cnn.it/4vtsfJO
A glacier with a screenshot of a news headline: "In Antarctica, a frozen vault holds the secrets of the world's vanishing glaciers."
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 24/06/2026
How is our climate shaped by #ocean currents? Ocean currents around the globe carry warm water from the equator and cold water from the poles. These currents, driven by wind and differences in temperature & salinity, help to regulate our #climate and redistribute heat, nutrients, and precipitation.
Ocean waves. Large, flowy text reads, "Wondering Wednesday." Smaller text reads, "How is our climate shaped by ocean currents?" The image is surrounded by a blended yellow and green border.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 23/06/2026
🐻 How are grizzly bears adapting in an era of #climatechange? How can we learn from the #resilience of bears to inspire transformative change? 🎙️Stay tuned for Ep. 8 of the Resilient by Nature #podcast to learn more! #ResilientbyNature #Jasper
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 21/06/2026
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada – a chance to celebrate and honour the diverse #FirstNations, #Inuit, and #Métis cultures that have stewarded this land since time immemorial.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 17/06/2026
A great way to conclude a workshop with the team! Some great presentations on nature-based solutions for #climate #adaptation, including an #Indigenous lens on #NbS and what it means to be in kinship with the land.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 10/06/2026
Why do #salmon swim upstream? Salmon are born in freshwater rivers, spend most of their lives in the ocean, then return to the same river to spawn. This behaviour ensures their offspring hatch with ideal conditions — oxygen-rich water and fewer predators than in the ocean.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 09/06/2026
How might #climate and water policy benefit from weaving multiple knowledge systems? Check out the Stories of Resilience: Water StoryMap to explore the complexities of #water in the #Prairies and read the resilience stories shared by #Indigenous women! 🌊 bit.ly/stories_water
A quote reads, "'Oral histories and contemporary legacy reveal that in many North American Indigenous cultures, women have traditionally held special relationships with water.' -Anderson et al., 2013; Dennis & Bell, 2020." The background is an aerial photo of a river delta.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 05/06/2026
What does resilience look like for a small town in the Canadian #Rockies?
A boardwalk in a forested wetland. The Roots for Resilience logo, with a graphic of a tree, is in the center of the image.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 04/06/2026
Explore the Stories of Resilience: Water StoryMap to learn about the complexities of #water in the #Prairies and read the resilience stories shared by #Indigenous women! 🌊 bit.ly/stories_water #StoriesofResilience #Indigenouswomen
A quote reads, "'Indigenous leaders teach that water is the lifeblood of the land. Across the Prairies, a network of rivers, lakes, wetlands, and aquifers support and sustain life, crisscrossing ecoregions and connecting communities.' --International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)" The background is a creek with clear water running over rocks.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 03/06/2026
#Didyouknow… Estuaries form when the freshwater of a river meets ocean saltwater. These ecosystems are incredibly #biodiverse, providing a home to species of fish, crabs, algae, amphibians, shorebirds, herons, and migratory birds – all able to thrive amid fluctuating environmental conditions.
An aerial photo of a coastal estuary. Large, flowy text reads, "Wondering Wednesday." Smaller text reads, "What are estuaries?" The image is surrounded by a blended yellow and green border.
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The Resilience Institute @resilienceinstitute.ca · 29/05/2026
We are excited to share that The Resilience Institute will be speaking at #AdaptationCanada2026, Canada’s leading national conference on #climateadaptation!
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