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Questions for Discussion: Gwich'in Tribe Protects Caribou and Culture
- In what ways, both historically and culturally, are caribou important to the Gwich'in people and their way of life?
- Describe how traditional cultural practices support the decision to fight against the interests of oil companies.
- What are some reasons you can think of to allow oil companies to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? What are some reasons drilling should not be allowed?
- What impacts do you expect in communities in or near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if oil and gas activities do take place in the Refuge? What are some ways to mitigate those impacts? Are there things that can’t be mitigated?
