On August 13, 2019, the Government of Canada, and Government of Northwest Territories announced strategic investments in public infrastructure, which include the following projects in the Tłı̨chǫ Region:

• The Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ - The project will upgrade the Ko Gocho Centre to develop a Tłı̨chǫ Cultural Museum and a Rock climbing wall. This project will expand the range of cultural and recreation activities offered to the community. The museum will display and store many Tłı̨chǫ historical artifacts.
• The Community Government of What - The development of a cultural camp including meeting and kitchen space, sleeping cabins and trails. Community members will benefit from a facility that can host community events and gatherings.
• The Community Government of Gameti - Renovations to the community campgrounds, will include a new kitchen, new wood stoves, a new generator, a new dock, and structural, electrical and mechanical upgrades to the building.
• The Community Government of Wekweètì Improvements to the cultural camp will include landscaping, upgrades to the kitchen and existing cabins, as well as the construction of new cabins, a new gazebo and washrooms. This project will improve the community’s facilities and opportunities to learn about and share traditional Tłı̨chǫ cultural teachings, medicine, games, and crafts.

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