Tyler McCreary, Joanne Connauton, Birdy Markert, and Ron Austin presented on the K'ëgit Totem Pole at the Canadian Association of Geographers' Annual Meeting in Victoria, BC on June 1, 2026. This academic meeting gathers geographers and allied researchers from around the globe to discuss cutting edge issues and ongoing research.
The on the Witsuwit'en delegation's trip to Paris, France, discussed the project: its history and current stage, and fielded questions from the audience of academics and the general public.
In addition, the team screened the documentary film at the Royal British Columbia Museum sharing the story of the pole with museum staff and the public.
Special thanks to the sponsors on the poster for helping to fund the trip.