Women and youth of Wekweeti reveal the impacts of the diamond mines located in the Tlicho region.

• Other Authors: Deegan, Victoria (Author), Schmidt, Glen (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: University of Northern British Columbia 2011
• Subjects: Dogrib Indians > Social conditions; Dogrib Indians > Economic conditions; Diamond mines and mining > Economic aspects > Northwest Territories > Tlicho Region; Diamond mines and mining > Social aspects > Northwest Territories > Tlicho Region; Wekweètì (N.W.T.) > Social conditions; E99.T4 D44 2010; Northwest Territories; Wekweètì; Dogrib
• Online Access: https://arcabc.ca/islandora/object/unbc%3A16136; https://doi.org/10.24124/2011/bpgub791

This qualitative study was conducted as an attempt to better understand how the diamond mines in the Northwest Territories impact the remote Native community of Wekweètì socially, economically, and culturally. A blended methodology using participatory action and narrative approaches was used to stre...