Explore With Local Guides

Join one of our local guides to see the land through the eyes of the people who have lived in this landscape for generations.
Thaidene Nëné is not just about conservation -it is about promoting a viable economic future for Łutsël K’é as the primary gateway to the protected areas and the operational and service center of Thaidene Nëné.
By exploring with a local guide, you'll experience the Land of the Ancestors alongside the people who have a deep connection to this area, and you'll support a new — sustainable economy for the Łutsël K’é community.

East Arm Pop Up Camp
Ron Desjarlais | 867-765-8225 | ronalddesjarlais@gmail.com
River's East Arm Tours
James Marlowe | 867-688-3097 | jamesmarlowe65@gmail.com
Chase East Arm Adventures
James and Sandra Lockhart | 867-446-1954 |  Chaseeastarmadventures@gmail.com

Indigenous Co-Governance

Thaidene Nëné represents a historic new partnership between Indigenous and public governments to protect natural and cultural heritage and foster local economic development. 

A National Treasure

​The living connection between land and people, between water and land, between forest and barrens makes Thaidene Nëné a National Treasure of Canada.

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VISION

We are the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation. We’re working with our partners to permanently protect Thaidene Nene — part of our huge and bountiful homeland around and beyond the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, NWT.