OCT. 5, 2026
OTTAWA, Oct. 5 , 2026 — Media are invited to attend the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) True North Wildlife Conservation Awards Oct. 23 in Ottawa. The event showcases some of Canada’s most compelling wildlife stories – from efforts to save one of the world’s most endangered whales to protecting Lake Sturgeon, restoring pollinator populations and pioneering fungal conservation.
WHY: Meet the people behind some of Canada’s most important conservation work—scientists, educators, communicators, youth and conservation organizations. These organizations and individuals are tackling challenges that range from species at risk to habitat loss and declining biodiversity.
WHO: The six recipients that will be honoured represent conservation work taking place across the country, including efforts focused on the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale, Lake Sturgeon in Northern Ontario, Rusty-patched Bumble Bee and other pollinators, fungal conservation in Quebec, national wildlife breeding and reintroduction programs, and nature-based education.
Attendance is open to invited guests including delegates from across Canada representing provincial and territorial conservation organizations, senior conservation biologists, nature-based education leaders and wildlife specialists as well as media, funders and partners in conservation. This year’s recipients are from Guelph, Toronto, Moose Creek and Ottawa, Ont. as well as southern Quebec and Banff, Alta.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 23, 6– 9 p.m. with the presentation of awards from 7-9 p.m. following opening remarks, refreshments, entertainment and self-guided tours of exhibits.
WHERE: Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St., Ottawa.
HOW: Register to attend the full evening here or request an interview by e-mailing media@cwf-fcf.org. While we will try to facilitate advance requests, the names of the recipients are on embargo and will not be made public until the week of the ceremony.
About the Canadian Wildlife Federation:
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to conserving wildlife and habitat in Canada for the use and enjoyment of all. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on wildlife and the environment, carrying out actions to conserve and restore species and habitats, developing and delivering conservation education programs, advocating for changes to government policy and programs, and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. For more information, visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca.
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For more information contact: media@cwf-fcf.org
