Tłı̨chǫ Government Department of Culture and Lands Protection (research division) held 3 training courses in preparation for this summer’s field season at Deèzàatì and Kokètì.

• SVOP (small vessel operator proficiency) boat safety May 25-29
• Bear safety & bear guard with Andy Mcmullen’s Bearwise & Leon Ekendia May 31-June 2
• Wilderness first aid June 3-7

21 Individual's took the courses.

1. Albert Nitsiza - Whatì
2. Archie Zoe-Beaulieu - Whatì
3. Bobby Nitsiza - Whatì
4. Doreen Liske - Behchokǫ̀
5. Eva Mantla - Behchokǫ̀
6. Frankie Camsell - Behchokǫ̀
7. Freddy Simpson - Whatì
8. Janelle Nitsiza - Gamètì 
9. Janet Rabesca - Behchokǫ̀
10. JJ Simpson - Whatì
11. Johnny Boline - Wekweètì
12. Joseph Alexis - Whatì
13. Joseph Whane - Wekweètì
14. Leon Ekendia - Behchokǫ̀
15. Lisa Marie Zoe - Whatì
16. Louisa Nitsiza - Whatì
17. Nora Ekendia - Behchokǫ̀
18. Peter Nitsiza - Whatì
19. Richard Romie - Whatì
20. Roy Judas - Wekweètì
21. Victor Huskey - Behchokǫ̀

We organized the courses with Blyth and Bathe who were a pleasure to work with. Ması cho to the Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ for the venue and FC Services for catering. Violet Mackenzie was the Tłı̨chǫ interpreter.
Photo credit: Adam Bathe

Contact: Tyanna Steinwand, Research Operations Manager
DCLP Behchokǫ̀ Office
[email protected]
(867)-392-6381 ext 1357