First Tłı̨chǫ Government Awards

25 January, 2016

The Tłįchǫ Government held the first Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 14^th at the Behchoko Culture Centre to celebrate 28 deserving recipients.

Out of the 28 recipients, nine were nominated for their accomplishments as Individuals and Tłįchǫ Way of Life.

Chief Executive Council also recognized nineteen individuals from 1992 to 2005 who were on the negotiating team, chiefs and elders for their dedication to the formation of the Tłįchǫ Land Claims and Self-government Agreement.

Each recipient received a certificate and Tłįchǫ Government award metal.

The event was attended by Tłįchǫ citizens, family, friends, assembly members and the Chief Executive Council. Master of Ceremonies, Chief Alfonz Nitsiza of Whatì introduced each recipient for their accomplishments. Stating “we celebrate our honoured guests. We recognize and thank each and every one of our award recipients for the commitment to the Tłįchǫ way of life.”

Grand chief Eddie Erasmus said “each year we will celebrate this award, together, as a nation, recognizing the achievements and contributions of individuals, businesses and organizations promoting our way of life.”

2016 nominations are open, and many deserving individuals, businesses and organizations, can be nominated. Nomination forms are available at each presence office and on the Tlicho.ca website. Please submit your nomination form by March 31, 2016.

The First recipients of the Tłįchǫ Government Awards are:

	Loreen Beaverho of Whatì Youth Award Catherine Kotchilea on behalf of her daughter in law Loreen Beaverho (Kotchilea) for the Youth Award Category.
	Andrew Gon of Gametì Lifetime Achievement Award Charlie Gon on behalf of his late father Andrew Gon for the Lifetime Achievement Award Category.
	Lucy Lafferty of Behchokǫ̀ Culture, Heritage & Spirituality Award
	Lianne Mantla of Behchokǫ̀ Education & Health Award
	Bertha Rabesca-Zoe of Behchokǫ̀ Public Service, Politics, Law, & Justice Award
	Philip Rabesca of Behchokǫ̀ Lifetime Achievement Award Vivian Rabesca on behalf of her late father Philip Rabesca for the Lifetime Achievement Award Category.
	Johnny Simpson of Wekweètì Lifetime Achievement Award Nora Simpson on behalf of her late father Johnny Simpson of Wekweètì for the Lifetime Achievement Award Category.
	Edward Weyallon of Behchokǫ̀ Lifetime Achievement Award Melanie Weyallon on behalf of her late husband Edward Weyallon of Behchokǫ̀ for the Lifetime Achievement Award Category.
	Edward Zoe of Behchokǫ̀ Public Service, Politics, Law, & Justice Award Marcel Zoe on behalf of his Father Edward Zoe of Behchokǫ̀ for the Public Service, Politics, Law, & Justice Award Category.
	Ted Blondin Negotiating Team (1992-2005)
	Eddie Erasmus Negotiating Team (1992-2005)
	James Wah-Shee Negotiating Team (1992-2005)
No photo.	Rick Salter Negotiating Team (1992-2005)
	John B. Zoe Negotiating Team Behchokǫ̀ (1992-2005)
	Eddie Paul Rabesca Behchokǫ̀ Chief (1992-2005) Rosa Rabesca accepts the award on behalf of her late husband Eddie Paul Rabesca - Chief of Behchokǫ̀
No photo.	Joe Rabesca Behchokǫ̀ Chief (1992-2005)
	Clifford Daniels Behchokǫ̀ Chief (1992-2005)
	Joe Migwi Behchokǫ̀ Elder (1992-2005) Dora Migwi accepts the award on behalf of her late husband Joe Migwi - Elder of Behchokǫ̀
	Henry Gon Gamètì Chief (1992-2005)
	Archie Wetrade Gamètì Chief (1992-2005)
	Harry Simpson Gamètì Elder (1992-2005) Leon Rabesca receiving the award for his late father Harry Simpson - Elder of Gamètì- recognizing the negotiating team, chiefs and elders from 1992 to 2005 for their dedication to the formation of the Tłįchǫ Land Claims and Self-government Agreement.
	Joseph Judas Wekweètì Chief (1992-2005)
	Alexie Arrowmaker Wekweètì Elder (1992-2005) Carol Arrowmaker on behalf of her late father Alexie Arrowmaker - Elder of Wekweètì- recognizing the negotiating team, chiefs and elders from 1992 to 2005 for their dedication to the formation of the Tłįchǫ Land Claims and Self-government Agreement.
	Charlie Jeremick’ca Whatì Chief (1992-2005)
	Charlie Nitsiza Whatì Chief (1992-2005)
	Isadore Zoe-Fish Whatì Chief (1992-2005)
	Johnny Nitsiza Whatì Elder (1992-2005) Rita Mantla receiving the award for her late father Johnny Nitsiza - Elder of Whatì- recognizing the negotiating team, chiefs and elders from 1992 to 2005 for their dedication to the formation of the Tłįchǫ Land Claims and Self-government Agreement.
	Jimmy B. Rabesca Whatì Elder (1992-2005)