Gwich'in people

The Gwich'in are an Indigenous people living mainly in northern Canada and Alaska. They have a deep cultural connection to the land and depend on traditional hunting, especially caribou, for their livelihood and spiritual practices. Their name means "people of the sacred place." The Gwich'in have maintained their language, customs, and knowledge of the environment despite external changes. They advocate for the protection of the Arctic caribou herd and their ancestral lands, emphasizing the importance of ecological sustainability and cultural preservation. Their history and identity are closely tied to the Arctic landscape they have inhabited for generations.