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A monster has been haunting the North.
Giant Mine may be a big reason why Yellowknife exists. But for seven decades, it’s been a unique source of suffering for the people in the region.
Three stories from this uniquely haunted place: the damage it did when it opened, the bloodiest labour dispute in Canadian history, and the toxic legacy that may remain for thousands of years.
Featured in this episode: Morgan Tsetta, Arn Keeling, John Sandlos, Lee Selleck
To learn more:
Giant Monster Mine from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation
Dying for Gold: The True Story of the Giant Mine Murders by Lee Selleck and Francis Thompson
Toxic Legacies Project
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