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We are pleased to announce the release of a short film about a cultural exchange that took place in September 2022 at Ɂedacho Tłaze (Timber Bay).
At the place where the forest meets the tundra, Łutsël K’é Dene Elders and youth and Mãori Rangstahi and Kaitiakiand shared ways of knowing and being, language, and oral history. The result was a powerful intergenerational transfer of traditional knowledge and Dënesųłiné language, and a beautiful, permanent connection between two Nations.  Please be advised that an ongoing area closure for Ts’ąkuı Thedá (Parry Falls) has been issued by the Superintendent for the Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, which is within the Thaıdene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area.
Entry to wıthın 500 m of the area around Ts’ąkuı Thedá is prohibited, 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. Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act. Maximum penalty $25,000. For more information, please visit the Parks Canada website.  Please be advised that a temporary area closure for Desnéthcheé has been issued by the Superintendent for the Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, which is within the Thaıdene Nëné Indigenous Protected Area.
Entry to Desnéthcheé (the spiritual gathering site) and surrounding area from August 5 to 15, 2024, is prohibited 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. Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act. Maximum penalty $25,000. For more information, please visit the Parks Canada website. 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 position. The standard work week is 14 hours. However, there may be slower times and busy times leading into board meetings, so there is a need for a flexible schedule at times. The deadline to apply is September 20, 2024. Please contact Iris Catholique, Thaıdene Nëné manager for the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation, if you have questions and to apply ([email protected] | 867-785-0800).  Every season in Thaidene Nëné is wonderful, but summer is particularly special because it is when we receive most of our visitors. For the month of July, Parks Canada will be hosting a Welcome Camp at Chëlaa Delk’os Ghe near Portage Inlet, with support from the Thaidene Nëné Department and the Ni Hat’ni Dene guardians. The guardians will also be conducting patrols on the lake throughout the summer and look forward to engaging with visitors.
This newletter includes updates on departmental activities, including the biodiversity monitoring work and community programming, as well as Thaidene Nëné Xá Dá Yáłtı and Frontier Lodge. |
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