Do you or someone you know have a cool story to share about an experience you’ve had with *marine mammals in Canadian waters*? Maybe the first time you saw a whale, seal, or polar bear, the most moving or rare behaviour you have observed, or just a funny tale from your field work? Are you also an engaging speaker? Then contact the SMM organizing committee! At the *2017 SMM Biennial Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia* we are hosting a Canadian Celebration on the evening of *Tuesday, October 24th 2017* with the aim to inspire a fascination for marine mammals and an appreciation for Canada’s contribution to the field in a format inclusive for both conference attendees and the public; primarily via a visual display and *storytelling*. *We are looking for 5-6 panelists* representing different Canadian regions and species to share stories, answer questions from the audience, and have a great time! Following the panel, we’ll invite a larger group of you to join our panelists to face the challenge of the Great Marine Mammal Trivia Game! *Honour and glory will be up for grabs!* In addition to panelists, we are also looking for *videos and images of marine mammals* and marine mammal research in Canadian waters to include in a video to be presented as an introduction to this event and via our social media outlets! If you are interested, would like to recommend someone, or have materials you’d like to contribute, please contact us at CanadaCelebration@marinemammalscience.org Sincerely, Katie & Tonya Your SMM 2017 Canadian Celebration Committee