Paul Colangelo

A National Geographic Explorer and member of the International League of Conservation Photographers, Paul is a photojournalist focused on environmental issues, wildlife and the crossroads of culture and the natural world. www.paulcolangelo.com

Amanda Follett

Amanda is a freelance writer based in Smithers, BC. She recently completed a Masters of Communication specializing in international and intercultural communication through Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC. Her thesis, A Neocolonial News Cycle, uses the Sacred Headwaters as a case study to examine the relationships between First Nations and the mainstream news media. She has been published in Explore Magazine, Kootenay Mountain Culture, Calgary Herald, British Columbia Magazine and Cottage Magazine, among others. www.amandafollett.com