04/22/2026
We are happy to help promote the launch of Mark Zelinski's new book, “Niagara Escarpment: LAND BETWEEN WATERS”
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 6:30pm to 9:00pm
WHERE: Tourism Hamilton, 28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2K1
Waterdown ON photographer/publisher Mark Zelinski is a multidisciplinary artist whose career spans five decades and over 80 countries. He is widely recognized for his “Books That Heal” initiative through which he has donated 9,000 photography books to 140 charities worldwide. “Niagara Escarpment: LAND BETWEEN WATERS” is Mark Zelinski’s 10th book, a visually stunning tribute featuring more than 600 landscape, wildlife and cultural photographs of the Niagara Escarpment, one of the world’s unique natural wonders defining an area across Southern Ontario and Manitoulin Island. Forewords by Elder Josh Eshkawkogan and Carolyn King
To celebrate the world launch of “Niagara Escarpment: LAND BETWEEN WATERS”, Tourism Hamilton and The City of Hamilton host a presentation of Mark Zelinski’s brilliant images and stories of the land and water, diverse ecosystems and communities. Through the personal accounts of guest authors - conservationists, scientists and Indigenous scholars - participants have the opportunity to experience a multi-layered perspective of the living escarpment.
WHO: Mark Zelinski, Photographer/Publisher, Governor General’s Medal-winner, Explorer’s Club and Royal Canadian Geographic Society Fellow
WHAT: Photographic PowerPoint Presentation with Guest Speakers/Book Contributors:
~ Alan Corbiere, M’Chigeeng First Nation, Historian York University
~ Tim Johnson, President, Niagara Academy for Indigenous Relations
~ Brian Kon, Indigenous Relations Advisor Niagara Region
~ Beth Gilhespy, CEO, Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy
~ Michael McDonald, CEO, The Bruce Trail Conservancy
~ Edward McDonnell, CEO, Greenbelt Foundation
~ Dr. David Galbraith, Director Of Science, Royal Botanical Gardens
~ Craig Abotossaway, ED Mnaamodzawin Health, Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation (and others)
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 6:30pm to 9:00pm
WHERE: Tourism Hamilton, 28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2K1
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"I first became aware of the work of photographic artist/philanthropist Mark Zelinski in September 2022, when he visited Sheshegwaning First Nation to take photos of our community for his upcoming book “Niagara Escarpment: Land Between Waters”. His award-winning photography and photography books have touched thousands across Mother Earth, and his sensitive and beautiful coverage of global and local Indigenous peoples has helped to bring positive awareness and a better understanding of our thriving communities to the world."
Cheif Alana Endanawas, Sheshegwaning First Nation
