Brittany Main (University of Ottawa)

Published purpose

This project will partner with Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) to identify and study ancient ice patches in Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon, where artifacts and evidence of Indigenous hunting activities have been preserved for thousands of years. By combining CAFN knowledge with archaeological surveys, satellite imagery, and field investigations, the project will recover and document cultural heritage at risk from climate-driven ice melt while ensuring Indigenous leadership in research and stewardship. The project will also foster intergenerational knowledge sharing through community activities, helping to strengthen cultural connections, northern research capacity, and the preservation of Yukon’s Indigenous history.