Old Crow, First Nations settlement in northern Yukon, Canada
Old Crow is a settlement along the Porcupine River in northern Yukon, home to roughly 230 people living across a small area. The community sits on flat terrain near the water with modest buildings and houses adapted to the harsh northern climate.
Humans have inhabited this region for 25,000 to 40,000 years, as shown by bone findings in nearby caves and flatlands. The place grew into an important settlement for the Vuntut Gwitchin, who have lived here for generations.
The Vuntut Gwitchin people live here and rely on hunting beaver and caribou as central to their way of life and food sources. These practices shape daily routines and how residents connect with their environment.
The settlement is only reachable by plane through the local airport, as no permanent roads connect it to other communities. Visitors should prepare for limited supplies, extreme cold in winter, and extended darkness during winter months.
Power for the settlement comes from a microgrid system mixing diesel generators with solar panels, a practical solution for such a remote location. This setup provides some independence from regular fuel deliveries by air.
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