DCLP hosts Open House discussion about Dinàgà Wek'èhodì

24 November, 2016

DCLP hosts Open House discussion about Dinàgà Wek'èhodì

On November 17, 2016, the Tłı̨chǫ Government Department of Culture and Lands Protection opened its doors to welcome Behchokǫ̀ community members who were interested in the discussion about the proposed Dinàgà Wek'èhodì North Arm Protected Area.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government and Government of the Northwest Territories are collaborating on the establishment of Dinàgà Wek'èhodì using territorial legislation. Staff from both governments facilitated the Open House, asking about what activities happen on the land today, seeking opinions about desirable and undesirable activities on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake.

Visitors were welcomed with łèt’è (fried bannock) and rice pudding as they flipped through photographs of boat trips to K'ıchıì (Whitebeach Point) and Nįhshìì (Old Fort Rae). While sipping coffee or tea, they told stories about time spent on the land and travelling by boat, skidoo or dog team. Information gathered from this Open House, and all other community engagement activities, will inform the future establishment and management of Dinàgà Wek'èhodì.