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Calling Graphic Designers!

7/22/2022

 
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The Thaidene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı (the Operational Management Board), which in Dënesųłıné means ‘the people who speak for Thaidene Nëné’ is seeking to have a logo/brand developed that will serve as the central visual identity for the board and Thaidene Nëné.

​The logo would be used on multiple items: websites, social media accounts, letterhead, business cards, brochures, banners, other print materials, signage, staff uniforms, vehicles, boats, and promotional items. The logo may be used independently, or as co-branding with the logos of the four operational partners.

If you have experience developing logos and this is something that would be of interest to you we would love to hear from you. If you would like some more information or have further questions, please contact Jon Weller at jon_weller@gov.nt.ca.

Bulletin: Area Closures

6/21/2022

 

Desnethche (Spiritual Gathering Site)
​and 
Ts’akui Theda (Parry Falls)

Pursuant to section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the Superintendent has designated the following activities in Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve as prohibited:
  1. Entry to Desnethche (the Spiritual Gathering site) and surrounding area from August 4 to 14, 2022, except for members of the Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation and their invited guests. This closure does not apply to Indigenous peoples engaged in activities protected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. (see map of area closure below)
  2. Entry within 500m of the area around Ts’akui Theda (Parry Falls) from June 21, 2022 to March 31, 2023, except for members of the Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation and their invited guests. This closure does not apply to Indigenous peoples engaged in activities protected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. (see map of area closure below)
Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act. Maximum penalty $25,000

Entry to Desnethche (the Spiritual Gathering site)

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Entry within 500m of the area around Ts’akui Theda (Parry Falls)

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Job Opportunity: Tourism Officer

5/19/2022

 
The Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation (LKDFN) is hiring a Tourism Officer. The Tourism Officer is responsible for leading the development of tourism programs and services and other related economic development initiatives for the Thaidene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area (inclusive of the Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve, Territorial Protected Area and Wildlife Conservation Area) on behalf of LKDFN.

The responsibilities include:
  • Developing and evaluating the Thaidene Nëné Tourism Strategic Plan; 
  • Developing and implementing an Annual Marketing and Communications Plan;
  • Developing and launching a small business development administrative service for the community; and
  • Tourism program management.
Job Posting
Closing date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 5pm
 
To apply, please drop off your resume with a covering letter to the Human Resource Manager at the LKDFN Office or email to hrlkdfn1@gmail.com.

Youth Employment Opportunity: Youth Ni Hat'ni Dene Guardians

5/13/2022

 
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The Thaidene Nëné Department’s Ni Hat’ni Dene program is hiring 4 youth guardians for the summer. The youth guardians will work alongside the Ni Hat’ni Dene guardians. These positions are located in Łutsël K’é.
 

​Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Monitoring water quality, fish, and other wildlife within the Thaidene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area.
  • Acting as ambassadors for Thaidene Nëné, and welcoming and engaging visitors in the Indigenous protected area.
  • Providing orientation, information, and interpretation on the natural and cultural history of Łutsël K’é Dene lands.
  • Delivering visitor surveys.
  • Welcoming visitors to Łutsël K’é, Kaché, and the Ni Hat’ni Dene cabins.
  • Taking care of the old village at Kaché (includes maintaining cabins, cleaning up garbage, and cutting wood).
  • Maintaining records of activities and travel routes.
 
Qualifications:
  • Must be a youth (15-30 years old).
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Experience working with youth and children.
  • Must be physically fit.
  • Knowledge of LKDFN natural and cultural heritage is an asset.
  • Ability to speak and/or understand the Dënesųłıné language is an asset.
  • Experience operating boats is an asset.
 
If you are interested in being a Ni Hat’ni Dene youth guardian, please submit an updated resume and cover letter to tdndepartment@gmail.com or come to the Thaidene Nëné office.
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 22, 2022
 
START DATE: June 24, 2022

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds in Canada

4/22/2022

 
We recently received communications from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) via Parks Canada re. highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in Canada.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza was first detected in Canada in the Atlantic Provinces in December 2021 and is now spreading across Canada and the United States. To date, cases have been confirmed in multiple wild bird species including gulls, waterfowl, raptors, and corvids (e.g. ravens, magpies). With spring migration, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) anticipates cases in the North.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, it is safe to hunt and eat healthy wild birds. However, it is important to be safe when handling wild birds.

Signs that a bird may have highly pathogenic avian influenza include: nervousness, tremors or lack of coordination, swelling around the head, neck and eyes, lack of energy or movement, coughing, gasping for air or sneezing, diarrhea, or sudden death. Hunters are advised not to handle dead wild birds or live birds that are acting strangely. If you observe sick or dead birds and suspect that disease may be involved, contact a local renewable resources officer.

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We are the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation. Our vision for Thaidene Nëné is:
Nuwe néné, nuwe ch'anıé yunedhé xa (Our land, our culture for the future). 


We’re working with our partners to permanently protect Thaidene Nëné—part of our
huge and bountiful homeland around and beyond the East Arm of Tu Nedhé.