23: W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Garett and Preston discuss the construction and aftermath of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, one of the world's highest earth fill dams. They discuss the impact the dam has had on the Tsek'ehne of Northern British Columbia.
Episode 23 of the Life North of the 54th podcast, hosted by Garett Brown, Preston Brown, titled "23: W.A.C. Bennett Dam" was published on November 1, 2023 and runs 14 minutes.
November 1, 2023 ·14m · Life North of the 54th
Episode Description
Garett and Preston discuss the construction and aftermath of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, one of the world's highest earth fill dams. They discuss the impact the dam has had on the Tsek'ehne of Northern British Columbia.
Show Notes
- The Scattering of Man (2021) on CBC Gem.
- BC Archive Images
- Daniel Sims (2017) PhD Thesis titled 'Dam Bennett: The Impact of the W. A. C. Bennett Dam and Williston Lake Reservoir on the Tsek'ehne of Northern British Columbia.'
- Maggie Poirier (2019) Master's Thesis titled 'They Call it Progress, We Call it Destruction.'
- Cole Harris (2002) book titled 'Making Native Space.'
- Meg Stanley (2010) book titled 'Voices from Two Rivers: Harnessing the Power of the Peace and the Columbia.'
- Wikipedia
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