UPCOMING EVENTS

Calling All Youth - Learn How To Make A Digital Story

Dates: January 27- 31 2025, 10am-4pm each day

Location: Ko Gocho Youth Centre

Lunch provided, plus $100 per day / participant

Workshop Details:

1. Learn video production skills
2. Learn photography composition
3. Option to work with Elders to create their own movies
4. Share your project at Community Feast & Screening

Registration:
Email Tony Rabesca to registrer
E: [email protected] 

The Behchokǫ̀ Warming Shelter is seeking casual employment. Interested?

Submit your resume today!

Requirements:

• Criminal Records Check
• Vulnerable Sector Check

Job Applicants are For Behchokǫ̀ Citizens Only

TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Ericson Sanguez
Warming Shelter Supervisor
Tel: 867-447-0073
Email: [email protected] 

Kandace Apples
Manager, Clinical Care & Case Management
Tel: 867-446-1921
Email: [email protected] 

The Department of Healing and Community Wellness is hiring casual workers for the 2025 Programs and Events.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• General Labourers 
• Head Cooks & Helpers
• Bear Monitor / Safety
• Event Security & Coordinators
• Custodian
• Camp Helpers
• Camp Forman
• Cultural Teacher/crafters
• Elders

APPLY NOW:
Job applicants are for
FOR TŁĮCHǪ CITIZENS ONLY

Terms & Conditions:

• All available positions are for this year.
• Individuals without resumes will not have priority in hiring.
• Individuals will be called when assistance is needed.
• Full-Time employees are not eligible for casual positions.

Resumes will be accepted at all Healing & Community Wellness Offices or by email: [email protected] 

Tłı̨chǫ Government is committed to attracting and recruiting the best qualified candidates for available positions. The principles of fairness, qualifications and Tłı̨chǫ citizenship guide the hiring of employees, and invites all qualified candidates residing in Wekweètì, Gamètì, Whatì and Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories, Canada to apply for the Senior Project Officer position in Whatì.  

OUTLINE OF POSITION:

The Senior Project Officer plans and manages the implementation of assigned capital and operational maintenance (O&M) projects for Tłı̨chǫ Government infrastructure; responsible for delivering small to large capital and O&M projects, and consults with various stakeholders on project designs, oversees energy-related projects, and ensures compliance with regulatory authorities. The position engages with community organizations, ensures local and northern project involvement and manages project budgets.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Architecture with 2-years project management and several years of related experience.
• Experience in project management process in a northern environment, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial control, contracting, supervision of professional consultants and contractors, and inspections.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and knowledge of Hazardous Materials and the regulations Certifications are preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills are essential for managing complex projects and dealing with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a high-stress, multi-tasking environment with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), word processing, spreadsheets, project management and financial management systems.
• High degree of tact, diplomacy, and experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Familiarity with the Tłı̨chǫ language, culture and way of life is preferred.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

To apply; submit Cover letter and Resume or to request copy of job description: [email protected] 

(NOTE: This course is intended for front-line workers ONLY. Please register by the link. If you have any questions please contact April Alexis - Health Promotion Manager. T: 867-446-5295)

Thirteen Grandmother Moons Diabetes Wellness" Training focuses on diabetes wellness education from an Indigenous cultural perspective.

The goal is to provide tools that focus on a holistic understanding of diabetes wellness and highlight the importance of leading by example.

Training modules include:

• Culturally relevant approaches to diabetes awareness & prevention
• Grandmother Moon Teachings Traditional Perspectives on Health & Wellness Best Practices in diabetes wellness education
• "How To" design and deliver a diabetes wellness workshop.

Training intended for frontline health workers.

Dates for Day 1 and Day 2

Day 1: Thursday, January 30 
Day 2: Friday, January 31, 2025 
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n933p28

For information contact: [email protected] 

Tłı̨chǫ Government is committed to attracting and recruiting the best possible candidates for available positions. The principles of fairness, qualifications and Tłı̨chǫ citizenship guide the hiring of employees, and invites all qualified candidates residing in Behchokò to apply for the Administrative Assistant position in Behchokò.

OUTLINE OF POSITION:

The Administrative Assistant is accountable for providing administrative support and executive level services for the Community Presence Office and staff, and is responsible to providing logistical support; managing and preparing correspondence and communications for Community Director and Chief; liaising with other individuals and groups on behalf of the Community Presence Office, and must abide by all relevant Tłı̨chǫ Government's Administrative Policies and Procedures and must adhere to strict confidential practices and protocol.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Office administration diploma and/or four (4) years related work experience, and equivalencies be considered
• Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with wide range of different community members and partners, and work as a member of a team
• Ability to speak the Tłı̨chǫ language is strongly recommended
• Ability to establish and maintain electronic data bases and filing systems; use Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and the Internet for research purposes; to set up meetings on ZOOM and TEAMS and solving issues
• Sensitive for the need of confidentiality in dealing with data, records and meetings Positive attitude and work ethic; and adhere to the Tłı̨chǫ Government's Code of Ethics
• Familiarity with the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, Constitution, Culture, Community and Traditions are all assets.

To apply; submit Cover letter and Resume or to request for copy of job description to :[email protected] 

This is a Limited Competition, open to Behchokò residents only.

A Regular Competition may be conducted, if a qualified candidate is not identified.

Experience Healing Through Wellness Sweat

Inviting Behchokǫ̀ participants to join a wellness sweat to promote healing, relaxation, stress relief, pain reduction, detoxification and improved overall health. 

Led by experienced facilitators, this wellness sweat is designed to promote healing, reduce stress, and foster community well-being. Come with an open heart and a willingness to connect — to yourself, to others, and to the natural world around us. 

 The program runs every Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, 30

Sessions start at 4:00p.m and will end after four rounds between 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Participants do not have to complete all four rounds. 

What to bring:

• Towel
• New change of clothes

To Sign-up, contact:

Irene Lafferty
Community Youth & Elder Support 
T: 867-392-6381
E: [email protected] 

We are looking for Tlicho Community members to JOIN an ADVISORY COMMITTEE for the Tłı̨chǫ Government Early Childhood Program.

We are developing a culturally-appropriate Tłı̨chǫ Early Childhood course and materials that combine community knowledge about birth and child-rearing with non-Indigenous child development theory.

The course and materials will be used by professionals working with children and families for the Tłı̨chǫ Government Early Childhood Program. The course includes videos of interviews with Elders and early learning experts so learners and program participants see themselves, their knowledge, and their culture reflected in the material.

The goal of the committee is to guide the cultural adaptation process, ensuring that Tłı̨chǫ teachings on the prenatal period and child rearing are included.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government has partnered with the Martin Family Initiative Early Years to create training and resources that reflect the community's ways of knowing, being and caring for children. These resources will support Tłı̨chǫ staff, early learning professionals and community members in their work with children and families.

The Martin Family Initiative (MFI) Early Years program supports Indigenous parents as their children's first and best teachers. Strong Indigenous families and communities promote healthy child development, protect cultural identity and ensure a good future. The Early Years partners with Indigenous-led organizations to co-develop culturally grounded programming and resources.

If are interested in joining the advisory committee or have any questions, please contact Noelene Bishop-Nitsiza, Manager, Early Childhood & Family Programs at [email protected]. 

Department of Healing & Community Wellness

DETOX on the LAND - FEBRUARY 14-21

The Land Based Detox and Healing Program is a specialized program that provides land-based healing and residential treatment services to support addictions and recovery. The program is designed for Indigenous youth and adults 18+ who struggle with mental health and addictions through traditional guidance and reconnecting to the lands.

Land-Based Treatment and Healing can take place when we return or reconnect to the land by relearning, revitalizing and reclaiming our traditional wellness practices. The land is foundational to our Indigenous identity, but over generations of colonization we have been disconnected and dispossessed from our culture.   

The program involves a seven (7) day detoxification through the integration of traditional medicines and land-based healing. This process helps to remove a substance of dependency through the body that is guided and delivered by trained Indigenous staff.

Detoxification presents an opportunity for participants to become stabilized while serving as a way to prepare and permit participants to fully embrace rehabilitative treatment. Participants work with each other and staff throughout the 7-day program that is guided by Wellness Workers, Traditional Healers, and counsellors to help participants explore key factors such as :

• Self-identity
• Family dynamics
• Barriers to healing
• Intergenerational impacts
• Trauma

The program uses a holistic approach to care, as the goal is to promote self-discovery and personal growth amongst participants to understand and value the importance of balance and harmony within their lives traditional teachings. 

We encourage those who apply to come in with an open mind and heart to learn. You will be provided with the opportunity to learn about yourself mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally.

Application Deadline: January 31st

Application Intake Form: HCW Fillable Land Based Intake Package.pdf

To register, contact:

Lena Moosenose
On The Land Healing Coordinator
Tel: 867-392 6381 ext: 1423
Email: [email protected] 

*Tłı̨chǫ citizens only

Healthy Babies, Families & Community Program is offering Healthy Cooking & Craft Classes for Pre/ Postnatal Families, Care Givers, & Grandparents with Children 6yrs and under. We provide Healthy snacks for each class. Parents that want to participate in the Programs can call or text or drop by at Charlie Charlo Center

For more information, you can contact Kary Lynn Lafferty at 867-392-2742 or Email me at [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Water/Sewage Truck Driver

The Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ is seeking Water/Sewage Truck Driver’s position. The Sewage Truck Driver reports directly to the Supervisor of Water and Sewage Department and is responsible for sewage collection services in order to ensure that residents’ sewage is transported to the appropriate wastewater treatment facility.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of truck equipment safety;
• Knowledge of scheduling system and procedures;
• Ability to read and write to record collections and maintain daily records;
• Good time management skills;
• Up-to-date immunization;
• Must hold a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Breaks.

Experience in Water and Sewage Delivery and Collection would be an asset.

Please submit a complete resume, cover letter and reference on or before

3:00 pm, Friday, January 31, 2025

Community Government of Behchokǫ̀
P.O. Box 68
Behchokǫ̀, NT X0E 0Y0 
Email: [email protected] 

Environment Monitor

Full Time, Gah Cho Kue Mine site Fly in/ Fly out, two-week rotation

Ni Hadi Xa is seeking an environmental monitor for the Gah Cho Kue Diamond Mine located northeast of Yellowknife. Ni Hadi Xa is a stewardship agreement that provides for input and review of the environmental monitoring and management as well as reporting associated with the Gah Cho Kue Diamond mine. The environmental monitor position will be based at the mine site. The environmental monitor will accompany De Beers staff on routine activities at the mine, will review the data and reports regarding De Beers environmental performance, will provide their own reports on the activities at the mine and will communicate their observations to the Ni Hadi Xa Governance Committee, Environment Manager, De Beers, and partner communities on a regular basis.

The following will be considered the minimum qualifications for the position:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• Two years of work experience in the North (NWT/YU/NU).
• Two Years of Environmental monitoring work experience.
• Valid NWT Class Five Drivers License.
• De Beers Canada Mine Site Medical clearance.
• De Beers Canada Mine Site Security Clearance.

Two-year term position, to begin immediately after medical and security clearance is confirmed.

De Beers will provide accommodations, food, and office space at the Gah Cho Kue Mine site as well as transportation to and from Yellowknife. $70,000.00/ annum plus extended health benefits in amount allocated in the yearly budget and an annual performance review. More information about Ni Hadi Xa can be found on our website, www.nihadixa.ca.

Please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected]  for review and consideration, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

February 2025 TBA - (To Be Announced)

We are looking for young people between the ages of (12 to 19 years old) from Behchokǫ̀ who can participate in a Digital Addiction Awareness Youth Workshop.

• Registration Deadline: January 31, 2025 
• 15 Seats Available
• Lunch & Supper will be provided
• Gift cards and certificates will be awarded at the end of the workshop.

Please pick up registration forms at the Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre

Hey, we really want to get the young folks involved and have their families back them up in raising awareness about how much time we're all spending on social media and smartphones.

We're focusing on the addiction-like symptoms that can come from using these devices, which can lead to various health and mental issues. With this workshop, we aim to help young people understand how to communicate better and share accurate info with their families and friends through social media and community events.

After the training, we'll pick five youth to work 3 to 4 paid hrs per week at the Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre, where they'll collaborate with peers and community members to raise awareness about various healthy choices and how we can incorporate ideas from our traditions and culture while promoting positive healthy behaviours.

For more information, please contact Marvin Apples at the Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre @ 867-392-6000 eMail: [email protected] 

Come join us for this fantastic opportunity.

Location: Charlie Charlo Building
Monday 1-3 pm Tuesday 1-3 pm Wednesday 1 – 3 pm Thursday 1 – 3 pm 

Participants' can enter in a monthly draw

Contact # 492-4665

The healthy babies & healthy families program supports and provides information to expecting mothers, postnatal, and children ages 0-6.

This program provides opportunity for families to come together and engage in baking/cooking, craft, child development, and Tłı̨chǫ way of life activities.

Mon & Wed programs: 9am-5pm | Tues & Thurs programs: 5pm-8pm

For more information, or to book parenting sessions, please contact

Caroline Jeremick'ca

Phone: 867 573-3012 Ext: 1405

Email: [email protected]

Want to earn your intermediate First Aid & WHMIS Certificate?

Apply now!

Eligibility:

• 16+ years of age
• Tłı̨chǫ Citizen

Pick up & drop off application at: Whatì Tłı̨chǫ Government Office

Apply before: Feburary 3, 2025 

Sign Up Now! Only 10 Spots

For more information, please contact:
Marlene Wedawin 
E: [email protected] 
Tel: 867-573-3012 Ext: 1406

Cold Water Safety Awareness Certificate:

• Learn effects of cold water on the human body, basic rescue and first aid techniques, pre-trip planning, options for safety equipment, and basic emergency response principles.
  Snowmobile Safety & Operations Certificate:
• Develop your snowmobile skills around planning, awareness and riding.

Practical exercise's increase ability to ride under various conditions and deal with emergencies.

Eligibility:

• 18+ years of age
• Tlicho Citizen

Pick up & drop off application at:

• Behchokǫ̀ Client Services Office
• Apply before: February 3, 2025
• Sign Up Now! Only 8 Spots

For more information, please contact:
Francis Shed
[email protected] 
867-392-1700 Ext: 1712

Lily Ann Kodzin, Manager of Apprenticeship & Career 
Department of Client Services
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (867) 492-3676
 

All Daycares will be CLOSED Monday, February 3 to Friday, Feburary 7th for staff training.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Department of Early Childhood
Louise Richardson
Manager of Daycare Programs
Tłı̨chǫ Government
Tel: 867- 392-6136

Healing the Land, People and History
2025 Tłı̨chǫ Mine Remediation Update with Kwetııɂaà Elders Committee (KEC)

February 4-6, 2025 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Join in person at the Kǫ' Gocho Sportsplex Centre in Behchokǫ' or 
Online via Zoom: https://shorturl.at/EKR34 (Meeting ID: 814 4445 9838)

Daily Schedule: 

February 4
• Kwetııɂ ̀ aà (Rayrock)

February 5 
• Sun Rose / Sun Main
• Beta & Gamma Lakes
• (Rayrock)
• Indore-Hottah
• Great Bear Lake

February 6
• Colomac
• Giant Mine
and more!

A community meeting to provide updates regarding the remediation and monitoring of contaminated and former mine sites within the Mǫwhì Gogha Dè Nı̨ı̨tłèè. Lunch will be provided!

Project Partners and Guests
Tłı̨chǫ Government (Department of Culture and Lands Protection) | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
(CIRNAC) | AECOM | Sanexen | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
(CNSC) | Fielding Environmental | The Firelight Group | Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) | + more

For more information please contact:

Violet Camsell-Blondin 
E: [email protected]  
T: 1-867-392-6381 Ext: 1336 
or 
Gary Lafferty
E: [email protected]  
T: 1-867-392-6381 Ext: 1345

Join Us for a Creative Celebration this Pink Shirt Day!

When: January 23, 26, 28, 30 and. February 2, 4, 6

Hey everyone! Ready to get crafty while promoting kindness? Join us to learn how to make your very own Pink Shirt Day pins in support of Anti-Bullying Day on February 26th!

But that’s not all! If you’re interested in learning how to create heart-shaped beaded earrings, popsockets, or lanyards, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Plus, if you have any unfinished projects gathering dust, bring them along and let’s finish them together!

Let’s spread kindness and creativity together, See you there!
#PinkShirtDay #AntiBullying #CraftingCommunity #BeKind

Materials Provided

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

For more information please contact,

Gloria Romie
Justice/Victim Services Coordinator
Phone: 867.444.8390 • 867.573.3012
Email: [email protected]  

Youth Ages 13-17 year old will be required to provide the following:

Full Legal Name, Date of Birth, Age, Unit/House #

*Youth MUST sign-out their own kits, Parents not permitted to pick-up for youth*

"Helping to Build Self-Esteem through Personal Hygiene"

Tłı̨chǫ Waiver Form: Tłı̨chǫ Government Waiver Form - Clean Teens PDF

Download: Hygiene Tips Program Brochure PDF

For more information please contact:
Rhonda Apples
Youth and Elder Support Worker
T: 867-392-6381 ext.1335 
E: [email protected] 

The Tłı̨chǫ Government and Canadian Firearms Program Are proudly hosting An All Female CFSC Course.

Taught by a female instructor.

Are you a female and interested in taking the Canadian Firearm Safety Course with other females?

If so, you are cordially invited to this FREE public service:

How to apply: Submit name and contact information (email and phone number) to: [email protected] 

Minor females between ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult female also taking the course; please apply together. Minor females aged 16 & 17 do not require accompaniment.

Space is limited therefore those selected will be chosen by the order in which the email is received. You must be able to attend both days fully to pass the course. Saturday’s timings may change depending on the pace of learning by the students to ensure everyone is comfortable with the material.

Note: There may be other all female course(s) facilitated by a female instructor held in the future, in Yellowknife and other communities, should that location be better suited to you.

We look forward to meeting you!

Thank you | Máhsı | Máhsı | Mahsı̀ | Mársı | Kinanāskomitin | Hąį’ | Quana | Qujannamiik | Quyanainni | Merci

Want to earn your Food Safety Certificate? Apply now!

Eligibility:

• 18+ years of age
• Tłı̨chǫ Citizen

Pick up & drop off application at:  Whatì Tłı̨chǫ Government Office

Apply before: February 11, 2025
Sign Up Now! Only 12 Spots

For more information, please contact:
Marlene Wedawin 
Eamil: [email protected]
Tel: (867) 573-3012 Ext: 1406

 

Youth Boys Ages 13-17 year old

Limited to 12 spots - Must attend each day to complete a vest with local crafters.

• Dates: February 17-21, 2025
• Monday - Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Thursday - Friday 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Location: Wellness Boardroom  (Across Health Centre)

No Sewing Experience needed! Wellness will have talented Crafters ready to help Assist you during the Vest Making Workshop. Please Sign-up if you are interested!

Deadline to Submit Interest: Thursday February 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Download Application: Youth Boys - Vest Making Workshop Application PDF

For more information or to sign-up please contact:

Rhonda Apples
Youth and Elder Support Worker
T: 867-392 6381 Ext. 1335
E: [email protected]

Foundation Course: Canadian Certified Recovery Coach 
Become A Recovery Coach - February 24 to 28

5 Days | 40 Hours | 30 Seats Available 
Join this comprehensive recovery coach training to gain essential skills for building stronger communities.

What is a Recovery Coach?  
A recovery coach, also known as a sober coach, supports individuals battling addiction by offering guidance, moral support, and objective progress assessments. They act as role models, help clients identify triggers, create action plans, and build habits for long-term recovery.

Can I Get Certified? 
YES! This course is structured to provide the foundational skills which can lead to further certification and employment as a Recovery Coach, working closely with Tłı̨chǫ counsellors, agencies and departments.

Where is it? 
The workshop will be held in Behchokǫ̀. Transportation and accommodation can be provided to approved participants.

Download Application
HCW RECOVERY COACH TRAINING 2025 FILLABLE PDF

For More Information Contact:

Dene Daniels
Social/Wellness Coordinator
E: [email protected] 
T: 867-392-6381 
Department of Healing & Community Wellness

Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories presents: Mike Scott

All Ages Welcome

LEARN ABOUT:

• healing journeys
• healthy relationships
• overcoming addiction
• healing from traumas
• setting goals & life plans

STEW AND BANNOCK WILL BE SERVED.

Email: [email protected] for details

Do you have information to share re Missing Children & Unmarked Burials associated with St. Joseph's Residential School in Fort Resolution?

Background: 

In 2022, Deninu Kue First Nation (DKFN) began an investigation into the "Missing Children And Unmarked Burials" associated with the St. Joseph Indian/Residential School located in Fort Resolution that operated until 1957. Students who attended St. Joseph's came from communities across the Northwest Territories. These communities and related extended families are in the process of being identified through the compilation of names taken from St. Joseph's quarterly reports, Roman Catholic Church records, and, of course, additional "Indian Affairs" correspondence, among other sources.

With the intent of honouring loved ones and uncovering the truth, DKFN is inviting people who attended the school, or whose relatives attended the school, to contact Linda Vanden Berg ([email protected] / +1-250-656-1050) or Jennifer Robinson (1-250-818-9310) to arrange an interview either in person, by Zoom, or by telephone. (Honoraria, travel where applicable, provided).

Who are we looking for?

• Elders who attended St. Joseph Residential School, Fort Resolution, NT.
• Extended families of those who attended the school.

What information are we looking for?

• Information related to missing children/relatives who attended St. Joseph's, or children who passed away while attending St. Joseph's, along with circumstances at St. Joseph's IRS which could have contributed to their passing.

Interview Details:

Dates: Between now and August 2025
In-person:
Yellowknife: Dec. 3 - Dec. 5" 2024 & Feb. 2025 (TBA) 
Zoom &/or phone: 
dates & time - Elder's preference 

*** Note：

• Your information will be kept confidential and used for this investigation only.
• At your request, there is free counselling available to

Tłı̨chǫ citizens with cabins along highway 3, wanting their cabin drive way cleared, please call 867-392-6381 ext.1317

This is a partnership between Tłı̨chǫ Government's Department of Culture and Lands Protection and the Community Government of Behchokò, to provide this service to our citizens.

Accessibility to cabins will allow for Tłı̨chǫ Cultural Practices including language and way of life activities to be continued while out on the land.

For more information, please contact 
Kerry Lee Rabesca, DCLP 
Director's Administrative Assistant 
Tel: 867-392-6381 ext. 1368.

Start Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 
Start Time: 3:00PM
Community: Gamèti, NT

$1,575/per team or $175/per player 
8 players + alternate per team
2 youth optional

*Registration Deadline: March 7, 2025*

CASH PRIZE PAYOUT

• 1st $35,000
• 2nd $25,000
• 3rd $20,000
• 4th $15,000
• 5th $10,000
• 6th $8,000
• 7th $7,000
• 8th $5,000

For more information contact:

Belinda Blackduck 867-447-4060
Peter John Apples 867-365 - 0136

Tournament and registration details coming soon.

For More Information Contact Our Team

Behchokǫ̀ Presence Office
Ph: 867-392-6385
Email: [email protected] 

Bring your own sewing projects. Purses, wallets or cardholders can be made.

• Refreshments provided. 
• 10 seat limit - 9 Sessions - Sign-Up Required 
• This program will run for 3 months. January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. 

For more information, contact
Irene Lafferty
Youth & Elder Support Worker
T: 867-392-6381
E: [email protected] 

Harm reduction is an approach to help people explore their relationship with substances and behaviours. It works to reduce and mitigate damage and pain, and offers strategies to increase and promote safety, choice, and control. Harm reduction moves away from traditional understandings of “addiction” as a disease and responses that are based on assumed morality and abstinence or fear and punishment. 

This workshop explores the principles of harm reduction, how it works, and to whom it may apply. Participants will learn practical strategies for working with individuals, families, and communities within a harm reduction framework. This training will also explore how these concepts can be used in policy, procedure, and practice.

 Target Audience

This intermediate-level workshop is intended for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, school personnel, and anyone seeking a better understanding of the harm reduction framework. 

Learning Objectives:  

• Differentiate between traditional approaches to “addictions” and a harm reduction approach
• List qualities and values needed to practice within a harm reduction model
• Describe a relational framework for working with a person’s use of substances and behaviours
• Apply a variety of practical strategies to reduce harm
 

Some of the Topics Included 

• What is Harm Reduction?
• Guiding Principles of Harm Reduction
• The Impact of Our Beliefs and Assumptions
• The Importance of a Trauma-Informed Lens
• An Integrated Approach to Health
• A Relational Approach to Harm Reduction
• Exploring What Needs Are Being Met
• Working with People Where They're at
• Measuring Motivation, Readiness, and Confidence
• Strategies to Reduce Harm
• Planning for Change
• Rethinking Success
• Working with Family and Friends 

Friends Training occurring in Behchokǫ̀ Open to participation from Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì 

Registration:

Download PDF:  HCW Harm Reduction Application Fillable.pdf

Completed applications can be submitted in-person to the Department of Healing & Community Wellness or sent to [email protected] 

For more information, contact:

Dene Daniels
Social/Wellness Programs Coordinator
The Department of Healing & Community Wellness
T: (867) 392-6381 Ext. 1371
E: [email protected]

The Enrolment Division of the Client Services Department encourages all Tłı̨chǫ Citizens to update their permanent addresses with the Enrollment Coordinator from November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

Application:

You can find citizen address update forms at all Tłı̨chǫ Government offices. To access the application, scan the QR code or visit the link: https://tlicho.ca/government/client-services/enrolment to get the Tłı̨chǫ Citizen address update form.

Contact:

To apply, submit your applications to the Enrolment Coordinator at Tłı̨chǫ Government, Client Services in Behchokǫ̀. Email: [email protected] Telephone: (867)-392-1700 ext.1708

Tłı̨chǫ Citizens who have not updated their permanent address in their citizenship file are encouraged to contact the Enrolment Coordinator to ensure that their current address is accurately recorded.

For more information, contact:

Justine Knapton-Pain,
Manager of Tłı̨chǫ Registrar & Post-Secondary
Department of Client Services
T: (867)-392-1700 ext 1706  
E: [email protected]

Western Arctic Marine Training Centre

Small Vessel Operator Proficiency & Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Courses

What You’ll Gain:

• Gain skills for operating small commercial vessels.
• Hands-on training and certified instruction.
• Manage workboats, passenger vessels, and fishing vessels safely.
• Receive Transport Canada-recognized certifications.
• Fully funded by Transport Canada — free for eligible participants.

Ready to Register?

Cost: Free for Northern residents, Indigenous peoples, and women

Course: May 12-16, 2025 (9am-4pm daily),

Location: 700 Orah Tili, Aurora College Learning Center, Ndilǫ

Application Deadline: May 2, 2025

Download: WAMTC Application Form - CommunityBased PDF 

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: (867) 874-2358

Ekwǫ̀ Nàxoèhdee K’è - Boots on the Ground program is looking for people to work as caribou monitors on the barrenlands in July, August and September. The job requires working two or three weeks at one of our camps at Kokètì, Deèzàatì or Ek'atì.

Please apply if you are interested in the following roles (resume and cover letter will strengthen your application). 

Indicate clearly the position you are applying for.

Available positions

• Elder (do not need resume)
• Bear monitor (need proof of certifications or take the training)
• Boat driver (need proof of certifications or take the training)
• Camp helper (need proof of certifications or take the training)
• Cook (camp cook certificate is preferred)
• Research assistant
• Researcher (previous research experience is required)
• Youth (age 18-23 as of July 1 2025)

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025

Send your resume to:Tyanna Steinwand, Manager, Research Operations
Department of Culture and Lands Protection – Behchokǫ̀ Office
Kǫ̀ Gocho Sportsplex Centre | Tłı ̨ chǫ Government
Phone: 867-392-6381 ext. 1357 | Fax: 867-392-6406
Email: [email protected] | Email is preferred