Many hikers in southern Alberta head to the trails in the spring equipped with bear spray, singing or saying hey bear, whoa bear, to warn the animal they’re around the corner.
Elders and knowledge keepers from Stoney Nakoda Nations have their own approach, and lessons to share, when it comes to coexisting.
Over the weekend, a panel of speakers shared traditional knowledge passed down for generations and explained to a Canmore, Alta., audience just how important it is to respect bears in their habitat as human and animal conflicts continue to be an issue in the Bow Valley.
The increasing conflicts are a worry
