“The waters of the Williston Lake reservoir ended these first-hand experiences for all ages and for all time.” - Daniel Sims niche-canada.org/2026/02/23/w... #envhist #envhum #cdnhist #indigenoushistory #residentialschools #ecogenocide
When Environmental Genocide Met Other Forms of Genocide: The W.A.C. Bennett Dam and Lejac Indian Residential SchoolLejac residential school and Williston Lake reservoir together devastated Tsek’ehne lands, culture, hope, magnifying colonial genocide’s enduring harms and disconnection.niche-canada.org