Melanie Bennett grew up at Engineer Creek, 200 km up the Dempster Highway, when the road was being built. There were few neighbours of the human variety but the surrounding wilderness was her playground and schoolroom. That upbringing helps her maintain "one foot on the land" in her role as an educator.
*This episode first aired in January 2022.
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Melanie Bennett grew up at Engineer Creek, 200 km up the Dempster Highway, when the road was being built. There were few neighbours of the human variety but the surrounding wilderness was her playground and schoolroom. That upbringing helps her maintain "one foot on the land" in her role as an educator.
*This episode first aired in January 2022.
Got something to say? Send us a text message! (US area code)
This podcast is supported in part by Yukon Government, Department of Tourism and Culture.
They’ll show you the Yukon of your dreams. travelyukon.com/better-day
Contact us
You can also read/subscribe to Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine.