Thaıdene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı (TDNXDY), the operational management board for the Thaıdene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area, is seeking an assistant to provide administrative support to the TDNXDY chair, independent facilitator, board members, and associated senior party representatives to ensure smooth and effective board operations.
This is a part-time contract position. The standard work week is 14 hours. However, there may be slower times and busier times leading into board meetings, so there is a need for a flexible schedule at times. The successful candidate is ideally a member of Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Deninu Kųę́ First Nation, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation. They are also willing to operate as an independent contractor. Functions and Duties The board support assistant will provide administrative support to the TDNXDY chair, independent facilitator, and Thaıdene Nëné manager, including but not limited to:
The board support assistant will attend all TDNXDY board meetings and will be expected to travel with Thaıdene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı. The assistant may be asked to travel to other events connected to Thaıdene Nëné. In general, Thaıdene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı meets once every six weeks for two-three days. Meetings will require approximately three days of preparation prep and up to four days of follow-up. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025. Please contact Shannon Ward, independent facilitator for Thaıdene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı, if you have questions and to apply ([email protected]| 867-445-1602). Residents and visitors are advised that a muskox with signs of Orf (Contagious Ecthyma) has been seen in Thaıdene Nëné.
Orf can infect people if they touch affected areas. However, it is not life-threatening. Also, the meat is safe to eat if you trim off the affected parts. What are signs of Orf?
What should I do if I see a muskox that appears to have Orf?
What should I do if I harvest a muskox that appears to have Orf?
More information about Orf can be found on pages 8 and 9 of the Field Guide for Wildlife Diseases. |
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VISIONWe 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. |