The Community Harvesters Assistance Program (CHAP) has now launched for another year. The program will run through March 31st, 2023 and include a total of $150,000 in funding for Tłı̨chǫ harvesters in the following communities:
- Behchokǫ̀ - $50,000
- Whatı̀ - $30,000
- Gamètı̀ - $20,000
- Wekweètı̀ - $20,000
- Yellowknife - $30,000
CHAP funds are intended for both community hunt charters (Bluenose East Tags), and individual harvest use, and provide eligible harvesters with a maximum limit of $350/ per applicant for gas.
All hunters are expected to report details of their harvest, including:
- Hunt location
- Harvested animal count
- Age, class, and sex of harvested animals
- Meat distribution in the community
Included here are separate links to the mandatory forms for each community. Please ensure you complete the correct form for the community where you live.
Behchokǫ̀: Behchoko Harvesting Subsidy Application 2023r.pdf
Whatı̀: Whati Harvesting Subsidy Application 2023.pdf
Gamètı̀: Gameti Harvesting Subsidy Application 2023.pdf
Wekweètı̀: Wekweeti Harvesting Subsidy Application 2023.pdf
Yellowknife: Yellowknife Harvesting Subsidy Application 2023.pdf
Community Contacts:
Janita Etsemba
Behchokǫ̀ Community Director
Tel: (867) 392 6385 x1344
Email: [email protected]
Shirley Dokum
Whatı̀ Community Director
Tel: (867) 573 3012 x 1403
Email: [email protected]
Belinda Blackduck
Gamètı̀ Community Director
Tel: (867) 997 3074 x 1503
Email: [email protected]
Lisa Judas
Wekweètı̀ Community Director
Tel: (867) 713 2511 x 1603
Email: [email protected]
Cecilia Chocolate
Yellowknife Office Admin
Tel: (867) 766 4003 x 1001
Email: [email protected]
If you have questions or require assistance, please contact:
Michael Birlea, Manager
Lands Protection & Renewable Resources
Tlicho Government
Phone:: 867-392-6381 ext. 1355 or
