 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.  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. Are you a young leader interested in youth development and land-based learning? Do you want to develop your skills doing research with people? Do you want to make a difference for future youth in Łutsël K’é? Apply today to be a youth researcher!
Position The youth researcher will be part of a fun and collaborative team planning a workshop and interviews for former youth participants of land camps (such as caribou camps, canoe trips, culture camps, etc.). The purpose of the workshop is to hear directly from young people about how these camps have impacted them. With more camps to come in Thaidene Nëné , the youth researcher will have a direct impact on future activities for Łutsël K’é Dene youth. Skills Required
Hours and Salary The position begins May 17, 2024, and ends July 30, 2024. This is a part-time position. The youth researcher will work 20 hours/week on average. The salary is $24.86/hour. Working Relationships The youth researcher will work in partnership with the Wildlife, Lands, and Environment Department (WLED) and the Thaidene Nëné Department (TDN) and will report to the WLED/TDN managers and Carrie Karsgaard, assistant professor at Cape Breton University. To apply, email resume to [email protected] and [email protected]. Deadline to apply: May 10, 2024  Engagement has officially begun for the relationship plan for Thaidene Nëné. We hope to see community members at the open house in Łutsël Kʼé on Tuesday, March 26. The open house will be an opportunity to learn more about the plan that will guide stewardship of Thaidene Nëné over the next ten years and offer your feedback. There will also be open houses in Yellowknife, Fort Resolution, Hay River, and Fort Smith.
In addition to information about the relationship plan engagement, this newsletter includes updates on Ni Hat’ni activities (e.g. ice monitoring, muskox survey), a variety of youth programs happening in the community, and a research project about the establishment of Thaidene Nëné. |
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