I've given some thought to a possible itinerary. Aside from what Jim has said, I do see Banff and Jasper as a bit of a different piece. I think there are different perspectives from both. In my mind, the itinerary was that everybody meet in Edmonton, do Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff; if there's time, scoot down to Waterton, and then over to the west coast. It is a bit of an issue with getting into northern B.C., or north central.
I just wanted to throw out that the Pacific Rim and Gulf Islands National Parks are two other parks on the island that have very interesting first nations issues. We've heard today on the marine side that the Strait of Georgia is tied to the Gulf Islands, and the Pacific Rim has some quite interesting things. If we could make it to Gwaii Haanas as well, and take in some of the island, that would be, to me, a bonus. Logistically, it may be a bit easier to consider that Vancouver Island piece as well, or in addition to, depending on timing.
I just wanted to say Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff would be one nice chunk, and then the Gulf Islands and Pacific Rim would be another to consider.
It gives Maligne Lake and Banff-Bow Valley Study.... There are some really interesting pieces there.