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Tłı̨chǫ Government Logo Original

Date: November 27, 2018

The Tłı̨chǫ flag embodies the strength and unity of our people. The tents represent the four Tłı̨chǫ Communities of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì. The royal blue background reflects our broad Tłı̨chǫ territory. The sunrise and flowing river capture Chief Monfwi’s words, that as long as the sun rises, the river flows, and the land does not move, we will not be restricted from our way of life. Finally, the North Star represents a new era for the Tłı̨chǫ, as we move united into the future committed to protecting our language, culture and way of life for future generations. The Tłı̨chǫ flag was designed by James Wah-shee. 

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Tłı̨chǫ Government Logo in Gray

Date: November 27, 2018

The Tłı̨chǫ flag embodies the strength and unity of our people. The tents represent the four Tłı̨chǫ Communities of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì. The royal blue background reflects our broad Tłı̨chǫ territory. The sunrise and flowing river capture Chief Monfwi’s words, that as long as the sun rises, the river flows, and the land does not move, we will not be restricted from our way of life. Finally, the North Star represents a new era for the Tłı̨chǫ, as we move united into the future committed to protecting our language, culture and way of life for future generations. The Tłı̨chǫ flag was designed by James Wah-shee. 

For more information please email [email protected]

Tłı̨chǫ Government Logo in Black

Date: November 27, 2018

The Tłı̨chǫ flag embodies the strength and unity of our people. The tents represent the four Tłı̨chǫ Communities of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì. The royal blue background reflects our broad Tłı̨chǫ territory. The sunrise and flowing river capture Chief Monfwi’s words, that as long as the sun rises, the river flows, and the land does not move, we will not be restricted from our way of life. Finally, the North Star represents a new era for the Tłı̨chǫ, as we move united into the future committed to protecting our language, culture and way of life for future generations. The Tłı̨chǫ flag was designed by James Wah-shee. 
 
For more information please email [email protected]

Tłı̨chǫ Government Logo with white lettering

Date: November 27, 2018

The Tłı̨chǫ flag embodies the strength and unity of our people. The tents represent the four Tłı̨chǫ Communities of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì and Wekweètì. The royal blue background reflects our broad Tłı̨chǫ territory. The sunrise and flowing river capture Chief Monfwi’s words, that as long as the sun rises, the river flows, and the land does not move, we will not be restricted from our way of life. Finally, the North Star represents a new era for the Tłı̨chǫ, as we move united into the future committed to protecting our language, culture and way of life for future generations. The Tłı̨chǫ flag was designed by James Wah-shee. 
 
For more information please email [email protected]

Visual Identity Standards

Date: November 27, 2018

Tłı̨chǫ Assembly Rules of ORder

Date: May 10, 2018

Nàowo Wetʼà Ełetsʼeedìı (Tłı̨chǫ Assembly Rules of Order)
 
The Tłı̨chǫ are a united people and believe in collective responsibility.  Tłı̨chǫ unity is based on preserving, protecting and promoting the Tłı̨chǫ language, culture and way of life. Consensus decision-making process is the traditional Tłı̨chǫ governance system and the Tłı̨chǫ Government shall abide by this tradition. All Tłı̨chǫ leaders are role models and leaders must act in the most respectful manner. Tłı̨chǫ leaders shall follow the principles of the Tłı̨chǫ Constitution,  Tłı̨chǫ  Agreement and  Tłı̨chǫ Laws.

Tłı̨chǫ Government Audited Financial Statements for April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007 Law

Date: November 8, 2007

This law approves the Tłı̨chǫ Government Audited Financial Statements for April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007.

Tłı̨chǫ Construction Ltd Contribution and Loan Law

Date: November 8, 2007

GNWT committed to build an addition to the Jean Wetrade Gameti School to allow students to complete their grade 12 education in their community.  The amount that GNWT committed to contribute was not sufficient to complete the project, therefore the Tłı̨chǫ Assembly provided $865,000 from its reserve fund to pay for the shortfall between actual cost and the GNWT commitment.  They also provided a loan to Tłı̨chǫ Construction to be able to complete the project.

Tłı̨chǫ Government IBA_PA Implementation Budget Law 2007 - 2008

Date: May 25, 2007

This law adopts and approves the budget and expenditure from the IBA/PA funds received by Tłı̨chǫ Government for the period April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

Tłı̨chǫ Government Budget Law 2007 - 2008

Date: April 1, 2007

This law adopts and approves the budget for the Tłı̨chǫ Government for the period of April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

Benefit Distribution Budget Amendment Law 2005

Date: December 15, 2005

This law amends previous budgets to include a one time payment to each Tłı̨chǫ citizen allocated to the PBA and IBA reserve funds.

Tłı̨chǫ Assembly and Chief's Executive Council Schedule B Amendment Law 2005

Date: December 14, 2005

This law amends Schedule B of the original Tłı̨chǫ Assembly and Chief’s Executive Council Law.  Schedule B establishes the remuneration of the Members, Chief’s and Grand Chief.  This law amends the amounts of remuneration per annum. 

Tłı̨chǫ Goods and Services Tax Law

Date: December 2, 2005

This law establishes what will be taxed, how the tax revenue is collected, administered, shared and remitted.

Budget Implementation Law 2005-2006

Date: October 27, 2005

This law adopts and approves the budget for the Tłı̨chǫ Government for the period of November 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006. 

Tłı̨chǫ Income Tax Law

Date: August 5, 2005

This law allows the Tłı̨chǫ Government to receive income tax money.  It also explains how Canada will collect income tax and share them back with Tłı̨chǫ Government.

Tłįchǫ Constitution

Date: August 4, 2005

The Constitution protects the rights of Tłı̨chǫ Citizens, including protecting Tłı̨chǫ Citizens from any wrongful actions of the Tłı̨chǫ Government. The Constitution sets out the structure of the Tłı̨chǫ Government. It describes the main roles and responsibilities of officials, and it sets the rules for elections. The Constitution also provides the rules for the Annual Gathering. The Constitution makes the Tłı̨chǫ Government (including the companies and boards it sets up) accountable for its decisions about money and for managing Tłı̨chǫ resources properly.

Tłı̨chǫ Starter Budget Law

Date: August 4, 2005

This law adopts and approves the Starter Budget for the Tłı̨chǫ Government. 

Tłı̨chǫ Procedures Law

Date: August 4, 2005

This law establishes a process for passing Tłı̨chǫ laws and regulations.  Under the law, a Laws Guardian is appointed who is responsible for keeping up-to-date of all Tłı̨chǫ laws and regulations, as well as to provide advice to the Chief’s Executive Council and Tłı̨chǫ Assembly on the interpretation of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, Tłı̨chǫ Constitution and Tłı̨chǫ Laws and on procedural matters.

Tłı̨chǫ Omnibus Implementation Law

Date: August 4, 2005

An Omnibus law is used to allow several laws to be passed together under one law.  On effective date, an omnibus law was used to pass the following Tłı̨chǫ laws in order for Tłı̨chǫ Government to be up and operating as a Government.

Tłı̨chǫ Lands Protection Law

Date: August 4, 2005

This law establishes the Lands Protection Department as well as guidelines for application for lands, trespassing on Tłı̨chǫ Lands, and how to deal with offenses.  It establishes a moratorium on Tłı̨chǫ Lands and this moratorium will be in effect until April 30, 2006

Grand Chief Nomination and Election Law

Date: August 4, 2005

This law establishes the guidelines for the nomination and election of the Grand Chief.  It also describes the role and responsibilities of the Grand Chief.   It also establishes an appeal process.

Grand Chief By Election and Nomination Regulations

Tłı̨chǫ Assembly and Chief's Executive Council Law

Date: August 4, 2005

This law allows for the appointment of the Tłı̨chǫ Executive Officer, appointments on Boards and other entities, it directs how Assembly Members and the Grand Chief are to conduct themselves, how they are paid and how to deal with vacancies and resignations.