Deh Cho
The Dehcho K’ehodi Stewardship and Guardian Program is hosting cultural activities all month at Notana Lake, 63 kilometres from Fort Simpson.
There will be a 10-day cultural immersion camp from March 16 to 26 that will teach Dene Zhatie language and culture through traditional knowledge, with aspects of traditional survival skills, and connect youth with elders. There will be an introduction to trapping camp from March 26 to 30, aiming to provide a basic, culturally-rooted understanding of trapping and survival to youth while teaching Dene values. A drumming immersion camp was set to start last week and end today. Space is limited, and interested participants should contact Gilbert or Mary Jane Cazon at Dehcho K’ehodi for more information or to register. Participants will generally be camping, but daily rides can be arranged for those who do not want to camp.
– Tim Edwards
Jacket-making workshop in Jean Marie River
Tthek’ehdeli/Jean Marie River
Experienced sewers were being invited last week to attend a jacket-making workshop for its membership that will either take place March 13 to 16 or March 18 to 20. Jean Marie River First Nation will host the workshop and supply all materials but sewers must bring their own sewing machine. Accommodation may be provided for interested members of the First Nation from out of town. Those interested should email the band’s senior administrative officer. Contact info is on its website.
– Tim Edwards
Power system under maintenance in Gameti
Gameti/Rae Lakes
Residents of Gameti may experience longer outages than usual, if one happens, as its generating station will be in local control until Friday and will require the local operator to come and fix any problems. This is due to planned maintenance work in the community that began last Tuesday and continues throughout this week. The Northwest Territories Power Corporation stated it is going to make “every effort” to minimize service interruptions during this time, and any questions or concerns can be directed to the corporation.
– Tim Edwards
Archery clinic in Yellowknife
Somba K’e/Yellowknife
Aspiring archers in NWT communities, who are interested in starting a local archery club, are invited to an archery clinic to be held in Yellowknife next month by the Aboriginal Sports Circle. It will run from April 13 to 15, and there are 10 available spots. While participants will be required at first to cover their own travel, accommodations and food, the Aboriginal Sports Circle will reimburse them for travel and accommodation if they submit receipts afterwards. Lunch will be provided throughout the clinic, and those interested must be 18 years or older and have an email address. More information can be found on ASC’s website, which hosts the application form as well.
– Tim Edwards
Walk to Tuk celebration in Fort Providence
Deh Gah Got’ie Koe/Fort Providence
Celebrations will be held at Deh Gah School on Wednesday, starting at noon, to celebrate those who participated in Walk to Tuk from Jan. 2 to Feb. 28. Walk to Tuk is a program in which teams of people try to walk the 1,658 kilometres, which is the equivalent distance of Fort Simpson to Tuktoyaktuk. Activities at the school will centre around walking and the benefits of walking.
– Tim Edwards