As the first university in the Canadian Arctic, Yukon University must root its policies in language, community, and legends. Photo: The Gordon Foundation
For the Whitehorse community, wild plant harvest is an important cultural practice, as well as a means of subsistence and source of recreation. However, this practice is under threat. Development, environmental damage and unsustainable harvest have limited the community’s access to safe and convenient harvest areas. One way to address this issue is through collaborative land-use planning among municipal and First Nations governments.
Collaborative Approaches for Wild Plants and Harvests in Whitehorse | The Arctic Institute
