The Tsay Keh Dene People of Northern British Columbia, Canada, have lived in harmony with their territory and its inhabitants for generations. The caribou, known to the Tsay Keh Dene as "wedzih", are a central part of the culture and hold a special place in the community's way of life. For food, tools, materials, and social and ceremonial purposes, the Tsay Keh Dene people have relied on the caribou since time immemorial.

However, over the years, the landscape has changed, with the establishment of a fur trading post by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1872 and the building of the Williston Reservoir in 1968 as a result of the WAC Bennett Dam. The reservoir displaced the Tsay Keh Dene people and animals, and the logging and development that followed destroyed much of the caribou habitat, leading to declining populations.

Despite government assurances, the continued logging and road building in the area have contributed to the cumulative loss of habitat and the decline of the caribou populations. By 2016, the Tsay Keh Dene nation estimated more than 3,000 hectares of forest roadways and over 100,000 hectares of burnt forests within the caribou ranges.

It is clear that unchecked development has resulted in significant consequences for the Tsay Keh Dene people, their way of life, and the survival of the caribou. The story of the Tsay Keh Dene and the caribou is a reminder of the importance of preserving culture and the environment for future generations.