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​ Dark Sky Festival
   August 17 to 20, 2023
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Dark Sky Festival

The annual Dark Sky Festival​ (DSF) is a multi-day event that is hosted typically mid-to-late August in Fort Smith NT and the world's largest dark sky preserve Wood Buffalo National Park.

Join us for an exciting multi-day journey of exploring the wonders of our universe and the sciences that makes it all work.
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Our program offers a variety of afternoon activities and workshops for all members of the family and then it continues with evening events, including opportunities for some casual socializing. The day, or should we say night, is wrapped up with viewing our pristine northern skies, and with some luck, an aurora borealis display.

Come and explore the universe and enjoy our northern hospitality!​
​For more Information contact us at:
   info@tawbas.ca     or call   1-867-872-0243​

2022 Ursa Major Sponsors

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DSF 2022 Keynote Presenter
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Richard Van Camp
​Richard is a proud member of the Dogrib (Tłı̨chǫ) Nation from Fort Smith.
He is a graduate of the En’owkin International School of Writing, the University of Victoria’s Creative Writing BFA Program, and the Master’s Degree in Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia.

Richard is an internationally renowned storyteller and best-selling author. His novel, The Lesser Blessed,
is now a movie with First Generation Films and premiered in September of 2012 at the Toronto International Film Festival. He is the author of five collections of short stories, six baby books, three children’s books, five comics and much more.

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>>  Checkout Richard's Website

Festival Format
Afternoon Youth Activities
Our afternoon programs features hands-on activities; Circus of Science (with Prof Quark), as well as the cosmic crafts table, games and a range of other energy burning exploits. For older kids, the program includes STEM projects and experiments.

Stellar Seminar Series
A variety of casual presentation seminars and workshops for those wanting to expand their understanding of astronomy, science and space.

Keynote Speaker Presentations
Post-dinner entertainment on Fri & Sat features engaging and informative presentations by our featured keynote speakers.
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Interpretive Programs
WBNP and other community partners offer an opportunities to experience our local natural environment and the rich cultural heritage of the people of our community.
Where Are We ?
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From Festivals past

Contact Us

Thebacha & Wood Buffalo Astronomical Society
PO Box 1354
Fort Smith, NT   X0E 0P0
Telephone:  1-867-872-0243
Email:  info@tawbas.ca
​Wood Buffalo National Park
PO Box 790
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0
Telephone:   1-867-872-7960
Email:  wbnp.info@pc.gc.ca
Town of Fort Smith
PO Box 147
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0  
Telephone:   1-867-872-8400
Email:  townoffortsmith@fortsmith.ca
​Updated:  20 Nov 2022
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