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‘We’re still here’: Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation remembers 100 years since Treaty 11

Powerful drum dances, a chance to gather and the opportunity to discuss the path forward shaped the week of events.


Johnny Landry grows emotional talking about all the hardship his people have faced since Treaty 11 was signed 100 years ago.  “It’s good to know what really happened to us and how we got here today,” he says.  Landry, a popular NWT musician, traveled from Fort Providence to Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́First…


Treaty 11 celebrations kick off in LKFN

Commemorations are underway in Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation to mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 11.  A schedule of the events says the activities kicked off Monday morning with an opening ceremony. The afternoon had an Elders discussion, the serving of traditional foods and sewing.  The day finished…


LKFN Film Festival showcasing cultural resurgence and revitalization

Local filmmakers will have their films screened at the event on Monday.


Indigenous representation and cultural revitalization will be important themes showcased at the Líídlįį Kúę First Nation (LKFN) Film Festival. It will also showcasing the work of two local filmmakers. Melaw Nakehk’o’s film “Revolution Moosehide” will be playing at the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre Monday evening. “I am just so happy…