We visualize our plan for Thaidene Nëné using the process of hide tanning, a sacred cultural practice that supports and maintains our Dënesųłıné way of life. Our vision, the hide, is attached to the denı́ dhë́dh chené (poles), our goals, by bet’á ɂenélką ɂetth’é (rope/sinew), which are our objectives, strategies, and measures.
The moose hide tanning process works best when it is done by a team. Likewise, implementing our vision for Thaidene Nëné will take a concerted effort by all involved. Our strategic plan has eight denı́ dhë́dh chené (poles) representing our eight goals for Thaidene Nëné. |
We want our members to be strong in our Dënesųłıné language and way of life so that we can continue to care for Thaidene Nëné, as we have always done, long into the future. To promote language revitalization and cultural transmission, we will establish language protocols, develop language tools, and expand land-based programming opportunities.
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We want to develop infrastructure that will meet the needs of visitors to Thaidene Nëné, as well as residents of Łutsël K’é. Our vision includes designing and building a Thaidene Nëné Visitors and Interpretive Centre, increasing the number of patrol/outpost cabins in Thaidene Nëné, and developing community recreation infrastructure that serves residents and visitors alike.
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To ensure the well-being of the land and our people long into the future, we are enhancing the capacity and extending the reach of Ni Hat’ni Dene, implementing Yúnethé Xá Ɂetthën Hádı (our caribou stewardship plan), identifying contaminated sites for remediation, and establishing research priorities.
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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. |