By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Elders and community members always knew something was bubbling under their feet on this remote B.C. First Nation territory. Long before contact, the hot springs throughout Fort Nelson territory were a source of healing, hygiene and rest for the Dene in what is now called northern British Columbia. In those early years of contact, during western expansion, there are stories of the local Dene teaching colonial explorers the benefits of hot mineral water for good hygiene. Now, not much has changed. Lodges and camping areas have been established across the province’s north, as tourists and locals escape for weekend spa getaways. “We have been harnessing this energy since time immemorial,” said Taylor Behn-Tsakoza. She’s the community liaison for Tu Deh-Kah, an Indigenous-led geothermal project…
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