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Blog, Paul Watson

Corky II — From Orcapedia by Paul Watson & Tiffany Humphrey

1966 est Born December 11, 1969 Captured in Pender Harbor, BC 1969 Sent to Marineland of Pacific 1987 Sent to SeaWorld San Diego Species: Orcinus orca Breed: Northern Resident Meaning of..

Blog, Events, Rhapsody

Orcas: Our Shared Future at the Royal BC Museum (Victoria, Canada)

Exhibition on now BUY TICKETS: https://sales.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/DateSelection.aspx?item=35 Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent orca, spirit of BC’s wild coast..

Blog, Joel Bakan

Discussing the “Charming” Psychopathy of Corporations with Filmmaker Joel Bakan

What do you think of when you hear the word “psychopath?” Is it Norman Bates dressed in his darling mother’s clothes? Perhaps it’s..

Mark Leiren-Young, Past Events

World Whale Day- Online Event

Feb 21, 2021 - 2 pm PST Skaana podcast host, Mark Leiren-Young, shares stories about orca history, orca language and orca love from his award-winning..

Carl Safina Talks Critter Culture, Communication and Complexity of Animal Emotions on Skaana

Written by Izzy Almasi Have you ever watched an animal in the wild or, perhaps, in a nature documentary and wondered what their..

Past Events

2020 Ten Squared Exhibition

Check out Skaana Producer, Rayne Ellycrys Benu’s, art in the 2020 Ten Squared Exhibition at the Federation Gallery! Dec 14-23 2020 “Make memorable..

Blog, Daniel Pauly

Fish — Friends or Food? Discussing Fisheries and Conservation with Legendary Fisheries Expert Daniel Pauly

By Izzy Almasi When you’re eating spicy tuna rolls or fish and chips, do you ever wonder where the fish came from? Do..

Blog, Wade Davis

Wade Davis’s Thoughts on the Future of America and a Country Divided

The United States is a country divided into Republicans and Democrats, haves and have nots, Biden and Trump supporters. But what does this..

Blog, Wade Davis

Discussing the Symptoms of COVID Culture, Donald Trump, and the American “Empire” with Wade Davis

Does Donald Trump’s irresponsible response to COVID mean the American Era is over? Wade Davis, the best-selling author and world-renowned anthropologist, thinks America’s..

Past Events

Join Skaana Host Mark Leiren-Young for the 2020 Victoria Book Prizes Gala!

Join Skaana Host Mark Leiren-Young for the 2020 Victoria Book Prizes Gala! Mark has been nominated for a City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize..

Blog, Peter Wohlleben

Skaana Talks Animals and Emotions with The Hidden Life of Trees Author Peter Wohlleben

“We have brothers and sisters in nature,” says German author Peter Wohlleben in a recent interview with Skaana podcast host Mark Leiren-Young. “For many people,..

Blog, Robbie Bond

Real-Life Eco-Superhero Robbie Bond Talks Saving Parks with Skaana

"I think that kids can make even more of a difference than adults,” says 12-year-old youth environmental activist (and Marvel Hero) Robbie Bond..

Past Events

Alberni Valley Words On Fire Open Mic Event

August 26 at 7pm Come and join Skaana Host Mark Leiren-Young for: Char's landing & Federation of British Columbia Writers present via Zoom Alberni Valley Words..

Blog, Marc Bekoff

Exploring Animal Emotions with Marc Bekoff

“It’s not about how smart animals are. It’s about whether they can feel,” says author and animal-rights advocate Marc Bekoff in a recent..

Past Events

SRC Virtual Visit: Author Mark Leiren-Young

Explore our Universe this summer with North Vancouver District Public Library and North Vancouver City Library! Join us for a virtual visit with author..

Blog, Kriss Kevorkian

Discussing Grief, the Environment, and COVID-19 with Thanatologist Kriss Kevorkian

In a recent interview with Skaana podcast host Mark Leiren-Young, Kevorkian offered advice on how to cope with a world being rocked by..

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Orcas: Love at First Splash

Everybody knows orcas are awesome and they will steal your heart. They are part of the logo of the Vancouver Canucks and the Royal..

Past Events

July Book Launch from Playwrights Canada Press

July 9 2020 (9 PM – 10 PM EDT) Join Playwrights Canada Press in celebrating the launch of five new plays with a live..

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Orcas: Love at First Splash

Everybody knows orcas are awesome and they will steal your heart. They are part of the logo of the Vancouver Canucks and the Royal..

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Painter Robert Bateman Makes Waves and Creates Cranes in His Interview with the Skaana Podcast

“My whole life story has been planned around having adventures in nature,” artist Robert Bateman told Mark Leiren-Young, in an interview that was just..

Past Events

Orca Storytime with Mark Leiren-Young on July 8

Author and filmmaker Mark Leiren-Young will read from his new books for younger readers - Orcas of the Salish Sea and Orcas Everywhere, sharing stories..

Podcast Extras, Quote, Ta'Kaiya Blaney

Ta’Kaiya Blaney Quotes

Quotes from Season 2 episode 6 with Ta'Kaiya Blaney..

Past Events

Live reading of “Orcas Everywhere”

Come join us for this Oceans Week event on Friday June the 11th at 2:00 pm PDT for a live reading with Mark..

Past Events

Ocean Art Workshop

Join us on Saturday June 13th at 4:00 pm PDT for an ocean art workshop with Skaana’s lovely producer Rayne Benu! This event..

Past Events

Virtual screening of “The Hundred-Year-Old Whale”

Join us on Sunday June 14th at 4:00 pm PDT for a live online viewing of “The Hundred-Year-Old Whale” as a part of oceans..

Past Events

Live reading of “Orcas of the Salish Sea”

Come join us for this Oceans Week event on Friday June the 12th at 2:00 pm PDT for a live reading with Mark..

Podcast Extras, Quote, Robert Bateman

Robert Bateman Quotes

Artist Robert Bateman talks about art, inspiration, teaching, the importance of hope and why we all need to spend more time in nature..

Kriss Kevorkian, Podcast Extras, Quote

Kriss Kevorkian Quotes

Quotes from episode 4 Season 2 with Kriss Kavorkian..

Erich Hoyt, Podcast Extras, Quote

Erich Hoyt Quotes

Quotes from episodes 2 and 3, Season 2 with Erich Hoyt..

Leah Abramson, Podcast Extras, Quote

Leah Abramson Quotes

Quotes from episode 1 Season 2 with Leah Abramson..

Camille Labchuck, Podcast Extras, Quote

Camille Labchuck Quotes

Quotes from episode 27 Season 1 with Camille Labchuck..

Jason Colby, Podcast Extras, youtube playlist

Episode 21 Playlist: Jason Colby

A playlist of related videos for Episode 21 with Jason Colby..

Jason Colby, Podcast Extras, Quote

Dr. Jason Colby Quotes

Quotes from episode 21 with Dr. Jason Colby..

Paul Watson, Podcast Extras, youtube playlist

Episode 20 Playlist: Paul Watson

A playlist of related videos for Episode 20 with Paul Watson

Paul Watson, Podcast Extras, Quote

Paul Watson Quotes

Quotes from episode 20 Season 1 with Paul Watson..

Julia Barnes, Podcast Extras, youtube playlist

Episode 19 Playlist: Julia Barnes

A playlist of related videos for Episode 19 with Julia Barnes

Fin Donnelly, Podcast Extras, Quote

Fin Donnelly Quotes

Quotes from episode 18 season 1 with Fin Donnelly..

Podcast Extras, Quote, Rob Stewart

Rob Stewart Quotes

Quotes from episode 16 with Rob Stewart..

Michael Moore, People, Podcast Extras, Quote

Michael Moore Quotes

Quotes from episode 15 with Michael Moore..

David Neiwert, People, Podcast Extras, Quote

David Neiwert Quotes

Quotes from episode 14 with David Neiwert..

David Neiwert, Podcast Extras, youtube playlist

Episode 14 Playlist: David Neiwert

A playlist of related videos for Episode 14 with David Neiwert

David Neiwert, Making Waves, People, Podcast Extras

Make Waves with David Neiwert

David Neiwert (@DavidNeiwert) - an expert on orcas and America's Alt-Right - talks orcas, empathy and why fighting for whales still matters in the

Kelly Iriye, Podcast Extras, Quote

Kelly Iriye Quotes

Quotes from episode 13 with Kelly Iriye..

Ken Balcomb, Podcast Extras, Quote

Ken Balcomb Quotes

Quotes from episode 12 with Ken Balcomb..

Dr. Lori Marino, Podcast Extras, youtube playlist

Episode 11 Playlist: Dr Lori Marino

Playlist to accompany episode 11 with Dr. Lori Marino

Dr. Lori Marino, Podcast Extras, Quote

Dr. Lori Marino Quotes

Quotes from episode 11 with Dr. Lori Marino..

Podcast Extras, Quote, Uncategorized, Zoe Hopkins

Zoe Hopkins Quotes

Quotes from episode 10 with Zoe Hopkins. "Should tankers pass through these waters, the threat of a spill is not only a potential,..

Aube Giroux, Aube Giroux, People, Podcast Extras, Quote

Aube Giroux Quotes

Quotes from Episode 9 with Aube Giroux “We have a right to know what is in our food and what is being sold..

Aube Giroux, Aube Giroux, People, Podcast Extras, youtube playlist

Episode 9 Playlist: Aube Giroux

BC’s farmed salmon are the only genetically modified animals for sale in Canada according to guest, Aube Giroux. Award winning author and filmmaker,

Elizabeth May, People, Podcast Extras, Quote

Elizabeth May Quotes

Elizabeth May “All whales matter. All cetaceans matter. All life matters.” “All whales matter. All cetaceans matter. All life matters.” “If you’re looking..