July 27, 2011
In May, John and Arn returned to the South Slave areas to discuss early findings from their oral history and documentary research at Pine Point. In addition to this poster describing our results, we met with community members in Katl’odeeche and Fort Resolution to get feedback on the project and “next steps.” Special thanks to… Read MoreJuly 25, 2011
As historians, we put a lot of stock in intensive archival research and sometimes oral history interviews. Since 2007 I have been part of a research team trying to understand the environmental and social impacts of mining in northern Canada, pouring through thousands of documents and conducting dozens of interviews with residents of the region…. Read MoreJune 15, 2011
Orphaned Landscapes: the Legacy of Mine Abandonment in Canada’s Northwest Territories Sandlos, John. “Orphaned Landscapes: the Legacy of Mine Abandonment in Canada’s Northwest Territories.” American Society for Environmental History. 26 Feb. 2009. Link to Audio Clip of the Paper: Orphaned LanscapesJune 15, 2011
Abandoned Mines Project Map The Abandoned Mines Project is studying the history of five abandoned mine sites: Keno Hills Mine (YK), Giant Mine (NWT), Port Radium (NWT), Pine Point (NWT), and Schefferville (Quebec). In some cases, nearby communities that were affected by the mine area also marked on the map. View Abandoned Mines Project Map… Read MoreJune 12, 2011