Landscape-Level Detection of Gwininitxw Archaeological Sites Using Airborne Laser Scanning - Mara McLaughlin

Year
2026
Summary

This research uses airborne laser scanning and predictive modelling to identify subtle Indigenous archaeological sites hidden beneath British Columbia's forests. Working in partnership with the Gitxsan Wilp Gwininitxw, it combines remote sensing, environmental data, and Indigenous knowledge to support cultural heritage protection, land stewardship, and informed decision-making on unceded territories.