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Climate Change along the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River)

Over the course of thousands of years, the Gwich’in have traveled, harvested, and lived along the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River). This dependence has established an intrinsic and on-going relationship between the Gwich’in and the Land, and this connection has allowed the emergence of great understanding and mutual respect. Today the Gwich’in still highly depend upon the land for cultural practices such as: hunting, fishing, trapping, harvesting and travelling, with many Gwich’in participants still having traditional campsites all throughout the Gwich’in Settlement Region. As part of the Department of Culture and Heritage’s project: Confronting Climate Change on the "Big River" - Nagwichoonjik – Deh / Des Cho – Sipi, done in partnership with the University of Alberta, this film introduces viewers to the effects of climate change along the Teetł’it Gwinjik, which connects to the Nagwichoonjik. Through the multiple views of Gwich’in knowledge holders, who share their knowledge and expertise, this film provides an introduction into the relationship between the Gwich’in and the Land, which is now at risk due to an ever-changing environment, changing wildlife migratory patterns, shifting landscapes, and unpredictable weather patterns. This film is now permanently screening in the Telus World of Science Edmonton’s Arctic Journey exhibit. This project is possible because of funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada.