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K’ıyelı Tourism Services receives funding support from feds

“The fund is important because it recognizes our business and that Indigenous knowledge can be shared with other cultural groups,” says Gilbert Cazon.


K’ıyelı Tourism Services in Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation (Fort Simpson) has received $25,000 from the federal government to support Indigenous tourism. Mary Jane and Gilbert Cazon are the owners of K’ıyelı Services. The Cazons began their business in 2010, initially offering interpretation and language services. As part of their commitment…


Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation opens doors to new childcare centre

It's called the Gotsų Margaret Vandell, Nezų Ts’ųdaa K’éodhı́h Gok’é GóɁǫ, which means Elder Margaret Vandell, place of good child care in Dene Zhatıé.


The doors to a new childcare facility have officially opened in Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation (Fort Providence) this week. The children’s centre is called the Gotsų Margaret Vandell, Nezų Ts’ųdaa K’éodhı́h Gok’é GóɁǫ which means Elder Margaret Vandell, place of good child care. Vandell is celebrated for her contributions…


Dene Nation seek nominations for national chief

Elections for the Dene National Chief are set to begin on July 24 at the annual Dene National Assembly in Fort Good Hope. Nominations for Dene National Chief will open on April 29 and close on May 24. The format is considered a hybrid of in-person and online voting, with…




Colville Lake spring carnival honours late Theresa Snowbird Kakfwi

The traditional spring carnival in Colville Lake (K’áhbamį́túé ) has been named Snowbird Carnival after the late Theresa Snowbird Kakfwi and her outstanding contributions to community. “I felt really honoured (and) was really touched that the community wanted to do this,” says Wayne Kakfwi, her husband. “She really took it…





Mace Tour heads to Beaufort Delta communities this year

Shane Thompson, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, has announced four Beaufort Delta communities for this year’s Mace Tour. Mace Tour? No, it’s not a new musical group. Or a historical review of aerosol self-defence sprays. This is about the modern ceremonial version of a metal club used by warring factions…