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

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