Blending Indigenous Knowledge with Modern Engineering in Arctic Infrastructure
By Douglas Kuluk A Shared Foundation When people think of engineering, they often picture blueprints, computer models, and construction equipment. While those are certainly part of my daily work, the truth is that engineering in the Arctic is as much about listening as it is about designing. For decades, northern communities have survived and thrived […]
The Future of Ice Roads: Engineering Solutions in a Warming Climate
By Douglas Kuluk The Changing North For most people, a road is just a road. But for those of us living and working in Canada’s North, an ice road is a lifeline. These frozen highways connect remote communities, supply mining operations, and deliver food, fuel, and medicine that would otherwise be impossible—or extremely costly—to transport. […]