Environmental Knowledgeof the North

Khanty

The Khanty live in the taiga north of the Ob in Western Siberia. They draw their livelihood from keeping small reindeer herds, as well as hunting and fishing. In recent times, the development of the oil and gas industry has impacted them. 

Photo: S. Dudeck

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Passing on indigenous knowledge among the Khanty

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The Taiga School at the Tiuitiakha River

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