Nearly two months after the highway death of a white grizzly affectionately known as Nakoda, a Calgary artist is commemorating the iconic bear and seeking to support wildlife conservation efforts in the process. The portrait, entitled Lost, But Not Forgotten , is a tribute to the beloved female grizzly, who died in June after being struck by a vehicle on the Trans-Canada. Just 12 hours earlier, Nakoda's two cubs were also killed by a vehicle on that highway in Yoho National Park.
Parks Canada officials devastated to report white grizzly, known as Nakoda, has died Mourning loss of beloved blond bear, wildlife advocates want more protection for the animals "My husband and I were in Europe teaching art when the news of Nakoda came out and we were just devastated from across the world," said Terri Heinrichs, the artist behind the piece. But the portrait is about more than just Nakoda. Heinrichs said she saw an opportunity to contribute to the broader discussion about the importance of wildlife conservation.
"I wanted to create a piece in memoriam so that she would be remembered and also so that I could give back in a small way," she said. This portrait, entitled Lost, But Not Forgotten, serves as a tribute to the famous white grizzly bear Nakoda, while raising awareness for wildlife conservation. (Terri Heinrichs) Heinrichs exhibited the piece this past weekend, and plans to donate some of the proceeds from its sale to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC).
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