The $150K Charlie Zoe Nitsiza’s Men Handgame Tournament was held in Whatı̀ on June 26-29, 2025 at the Johnny Nitsiza Cultural Centre. There were many exciting events that took place this weekend, including the Fishing Derby and Raffle Draw.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Handgame winners:

1st Place - George Moses

2nd Place - Silas Lafferty

3rd Place - Terry Godin

4th Place - Deline Elders

5th Place - Sidney Chambeau

6th Place - YKDFN

7th Place - Billy Tawetsi

8th Place – Treeline (Wekweètı̀)

9th Place - Colville Lake

10th Place - Pierre Adzin

Fishing Derby Winners:

1st Place – Joseph Moosenose @ 26.94lb

2nd Place – Regan Jeremick’ca @ 25.98lb

3rd Place – Reggie Nitsiza @ 25.18lb

4th Place – Calvin Romie @ 23.46lb

5th Place – Mason Beaverho @ 21.82lb

6th Place – Cody Mantla @ 21.70 lb

7th Place – Peter Stenne @ 21.64 lb

Raffle Prize Winners:

1st Draw (Quad) – Gladys Alexis

2nd Draw (600 Expedition Skidoo) – JJ Football

3rd Draw (On the land set) – Paige Drybones

4th Draw (Fishing Set) – Joey Bishop

5th Draw (Outdoor Adventure Set) – Wilbert K

6th Draw ($1000.00 Cash) – Nora Pittman

7th Draw ($1000.00 Cash)  – Rudy Vital

8th Draw ($1000.00 Cash)  – Lucy Pomie

9th Draw ($1000.00 Cash)  – Tamara Simpson

10th Draw ($1000.00 Cash)  – Charlene Simpson

Photo Credits: The Dene Collective