Blockade camp in Tahltan territory in northern BC, Canada. Used by the Klabona Keepers to protect their territory known as the Sacred Headwaters from trophy hunters and industry.
An arial shot of my vehicle amongst a towering forest with fall colors creeping in.
A few Klabona Keepers create road obstructions to add to the road blockade. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Tahltan elders confront moose trophy hunters to let them know why they will not be let into their territory. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Signs and remnants of an old resistance camp used by the Tahltan first nations people against the corporation Fortune Minerals. The Tahltan were successful in forcing the corporation off their lands nearly 10 years ago.
Signs and remnants of an old resistance camp used by the Tahltan first nation people against the corporation Fortune Minerals. The Tahltan were successful in forcing the corporation off their lands nearly 10 years ago.
A wall tent used by the Tahltan people at the resistance camp known as ‘Beauty Camp’. Sacred Headwaters, BC. Canada.
An undressed wall tent used by the Tahltan people at the resistance camp known as ‘Beauty Camp’. Sacred Headwaters, BC. Canada.
The Sacred Headwaters is a subalpine basin located in Northern BC, Canada that contain the headwaters for three salmon bearing rivers that run across BC; the Skeena, Nass, and Stikine. The local Tahltan people refer to the sacred headwaters as Klabona which is loosely translated to ‘headwaters’.
The summit of Klappan mountain in the Klappan range at an elevation of 6624 ft. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
The frozen rolling hills near the summit of Klappan mountain in the Klappan range at an elevation of 6624 ft. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Finally reaching the summit of Klappan mountain in the Klappan range at an elevation of 6624 ft. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A breathtaking sunset looking over the Sacred Headwaters in Tahltan territory in BC, Canada.
A late fall glimpse looking towards the Klappan range in the Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
The tail end of Ealue Lake showing a winding stream feeding the lake.
Just one of the many reasons why the sacred headwaters needs to be protected for years to come. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A field of cottongrass sway in the wind on a warm fall day in the Sacred Headwaters. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A bull moose is being processed after a successful Tahltan hunt. A fire is lit and rifles are kept near by to keep curious grizzly bears at bay.
Moose meat, and hooves ready to be hung in the smoke house after being cleaned and salted.
Tahltan / Klabona Keeper elder Bertha Louie cuts, cleans, and salts moose meat in preparation for being hung in the smoke house. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Tahltan / Klabona Keeper elder Bertha Louie places moose meat on drying racks in the smoke house. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Moose meat is placed on drying racks in the smoke house. This adult moose will feed multiple families for two to three weeks in the near by community of Iskut. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Tahltan / Klabona Keeper elder Bertha Louie poses and gives a smile in front of the community smoke house near the community of Iskut. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A cold and wet morning near the summit of Klappan mountain in the Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A large black bear takes a break from foraging for berries on a beautiful fall day in the sacred headwaters. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A Canadian porcupine just after it was seen crossing a forestry road in the Sacred Headwaters. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Red rolling hills seen from the high altitude summit of Klappan mountain. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada
A brief moment in time that I will remember forever. Watching rain drop down from a distance just after hearing a pack of wolves howling nearby. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada
Ground berries, perfect for a snack, or to throw on top of your morning camp oatmeal. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A close up of a stunning peak in the Klappan mountain range. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A stunning peak in the Klappan mountain range. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
The sacred eagle rock at Telegraph Creek in Tahltan territory. Do you see the eagle? BC, Canada.
A shale rocky cliff overlooking one of the many rivers that make up the Sacred Headwaters. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
An untouched snowscape near the summit of Klappan mountain in the Sacred Headwaters. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Moose meat sizzles on a cast iron skillet thats being heated by a wood stove. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
The northern lights (aurora borealis) dance overhead a wall tent at the wildlife blockade in the Sacred Headwaters. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
A Long-tailed Weasel takes a quick look at its surroundings before scurrying under the wall tent at the wildlife blockade. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada.
Country mouse trap in the background with two days worth of drowned mice from the community food pantry in the community kitchen. Although I generally try to avoid killing mice at all costs, I understand the importance of working with what you have in the absence of live traps.
Tahltan youth Caden takes me to his favorite lake while taking a break from blockade life. Sacred Headwaters, BC, Canada