Between Peaks

In this special episode, we’re sharing a conversation from ⁠Wolfepack Warriors Foundation’s⁠ podcast ⁠Give Amplify Connect⁠. This episode looks back at the ⁠Bow Valley Non-profit Summit⁠, offering insight into the energy, ideas, and impact of last year’s gathering, just ahead of this year’s event. Host Kristy Wolfe reflects on what made the summit meaningful and why it continues to matter for organizations navigating complexity, growth, and change. If you’re part of a nonprofit, community initiative, or simply curious about the Bow Valley’s social sector, this episode offers both inspiration and practical perspective on what’s possible when a community comes together. Episode OverviewThis episode features a special crossover from ⁠Give Amplify Connect,⁠ highlighting last year’s Bow Valley Nonprofit Summit. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the conversations, challenges, and momentum shaping the nonprofit sector in the region. In this episode, you’ll hear: Reflections on the ⁠Bow Valley Non-profit Summit⁠ and its impact Key themes emerging across the nonprofit sector Insights into community collaboration and storytelling Why spaces like this summit matter now more than ever Kristy Wolfe– Host of ⁠Give Amplify Connect ⁠and a leading voice in community storytelling and nonprofit engagement.   If this episode sparks your interest, you can experience it live: April 27, 2026 | Evening Program (6:00–8:00 PM) at artsPlace Spotlight on Stories, Local Nonprofits Take the Mic A celebration of the local nonprofit community through storytelling and connection. Share your story or come listen.   April 28, 2026 | Daytime Program (8:45 AM) Rocky Mountain Resort What’s Possible, A Pathway Forward for Your Organization A keynote and workshop exploring how nonprofits can navigate rising demand, limited resources, and increasing complexity, and find a path forward.   Show Notes: https://www.wolfepackwarriors.com/ https://bowvalleynonprofits.ca/ https://giveamplifyconnect.buzzsprout.com/

In our season one finale of Between Peaks, we sit down with Aaron Smith, local musician and creator of the podcast’s original music, to explore what it means to belong in the Bow Valley, and why people stay in this beautiful place.  From jam sessions and community spaces to volunteering and everyday connection, Aaron reflects on a quieter kind of generosity, one defined not by money, but by simply showing up.  Together, we unpack how a new generation is rethinking what it means to give, where time, presence, and shared experience matter just as much as traditional notions of giving.  Hosted by Nancy DaDalt and Jodi Gammad  Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist  Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV⁠  Instagram: @arnsmit  Bandcamp: ⁠https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com⁠  Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films ⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠  Executive Director: Courtney Babott 

In this episode of Between Peaks, we sat down with Travis Rider and Daryl Kootenay for a reflective conversation on their Indigenous teachings that place responsibility on individuals to support the health and wellbeing of their community.  Learn more about Travis’s work at the Whyte Museum: https://www.whyte.org/post/supporting-indigenous-initiatives     Terry rider podcast and radio as mentioned in the show: https://stoneynakoda.org/stoney-podcast-episode-10/    Learn more about Daryl Kootenay’s work at Howl Experience and Speaker at the Forward Summit:   https://www.experiencehowl.com/  https://forwardsummit.ca/daryl-kootenay/    Hosted by Nancy Dadalt  Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist  Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV⁠  Instagram: @arnsmit  Bandcamp: ⁠https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com⁠  Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films ⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠  Executive Director: Courtney Babott 

In this episode of Between Peaks, we speak with The Honourable Ken Hughes, entrepreneur and community leader. Elected to the House of Commons of Canada at age 34, he went on to serve as Chair of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister. He's a Bow Valley resident and BCF board member, Ken shares the story behind the fund he established, the experiences that shaped his commitment to community, and why investing in local institutions matters.  Donate to the Hughes Fund today    Hosted by Nancy Dadalt  Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist  Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV⁠  Instagram: @arnsmit  Bandcamp: ⁠https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com⁠  Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films ⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠  Executive Director: Courtney Babott   

In this episode of Between Peaks, Chelsea Cudmore Vloet, Co-President at Cudmore Group and Banff Councillor Kaylee Ram reflect on entrepreneurship, community participation, and what it means to help shape the Bow Valley.  From generational retail roots and starting fresh in a new town, to growing a local business and serving in municipal leadership, they share why stepping forward to participate, even when it feels uncomfortable, matters.  From supporting Jasper wildfire relief to creating affordable ski access for local kids, this conversation highlights the many ways people contribute to strengthening the places they call home.  This conversation offers a grounded look at how two local women entrepreneurs move beyond storefronts to influence economic strategy, municipal governance, and community investment, and why participation, big or small, matters.    Learn More  Chelsea Cudmore Vloet  Cool As A Moose: https://www.coolasamoose.ca/  Big Bear Trading Company: https://bigbeartradingco.com/  Cudmore Group feature (Rocky Mountain Outlook):  https://www.rmoutlook.com/international-womens-day/cudmore-group-inc-a-legacy-more-than-100-years-in-the-making-10323410  Kaylee Ram  Town of Banff Council: https://banff.ca/686/Meet-Town-Council  Snowtips Backtrax: https://snowtips-bactrax.com/  YWCA Banff Change Makers Awards:  https://ywcabanff.ca/events/change-makers/  Rocky Mountain Outlook features:  https://www.rmoutlook.com/banff/kaylee-ram-first-to-take-advantage-of-banff-council-parental-leave-bylaw-7164758  https://www.rmoutlook.com/2025-municipal-election/more-incumbents-newcomers-declare-running-for-banff-council-11221387    Hosted by  Nancy Dadalt  Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV  Instagram: @arnsmit  Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com  Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films  https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/  Executive Director: Courtney Babott   

In this episode of Between Peaks, we sit down with Quinn Currado, Hosted by Nancy Dadalt and Jodi Gammad  Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist  Spotify:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV⁠⁠  Instagram: @arnsmit  Bandcamp: ⁠⁠https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com⁠⁠  Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films⁠⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠⁠  Executive Director: Courtney Babott  https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/ 

Featuring Edmund Ong, research scientist and Chair of Bow Valley Climate Action, this episode explores how climate action moves from global data to local decision-making, and how communities like the Bow Valley can play a meaningful role in shaping a more sustainable future. Learn more:  https://www.bowvalleyclimateaction.org/    All the research references and material links for this episode can be found here:  https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/episode-3-show-notes/  Hosted by Nancy DaDalt  Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist  Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV⁠  Instagram: @arnsmit  Bandcamp: ⁠https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com⁠  Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films ⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠  Executive Director: Courtney Babott  https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/

In this episode, Cathy Geisler, Executive Director, shares the story behind the Pauw Foundation and explores how philanthropy helps build nonprofit capacity, strengthen partnerships, and reinvest industry success back into the Bow Valley.  https://pauwfoundation.com/    Hosted by Nancy Dadalt Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV ⁠Instagram: @arnsmitBandcamp: ⁠https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com⁠ Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films ⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠ Executive Director: Courtney Babott   https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/

    https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/ Hosted by Nancy DaDalt  Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV⁠ Instagram: @arnsmit Bandcamp: ⁠https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com⁠ Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films ⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠ Executive Director: Courtney Babott