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Storied trails.

  • Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 206, n. 7. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gupta, Sujata 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in Science News explores the significance of the Babine Trail in northwestern British Columbia, highlighting its cultural importance to the Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en people. The trail, used for millennia to transport goods, is now threatened by oil and gas development. Indigenous communities are using lidar mapping and cultural resource management practices to protect their heritage and challenge Western preservation norms. The article delves into the complexities of land rights, colonial legacies, and the intersection of Indigenous knowledge with Western science in the context of environmental and cultural preservation efforts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2024/11, Vol. 206, Issue 7, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:180317656
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