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MMIWG2S+ GATHERING (MAY 2 & 5) - BEHCHOKǪ̀

MMIWG2S+ GATHERING (MAY 2 & 5) - BEHCHOKǪ̀

Date:

Time:

Various Dates & Time

Location:

EMES & Community Presence Office

Community:

Events:

Friday - May 2 
Red Dress Pin Making 
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Tłı̨chǫ Christian Church
Snacks & Supper Provided 

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Monday May 5 
Community Walk & Feeding Of The Fire 
Time: 1:00 p.m. 
Location: Starts At EMES
Community BBQ 
Location: EMES
Time: 2:00 p.m.

"Indigenous women are 12 times more likely to be MURDERED or go MISSING than any other women in Canada."

For More Information Contact

Tianna Migwi
Senior Tłı̨chǫ Justice & Victims Services Coordinator 
Tel. 1 (867) 392 1700 Ext. 1704 
E: [email protected] 

In Collaboration with: Behchokǫ̀ Communtiy Presence Office, Department of Healing & Wellness and Elizabeth Mackenzie Elementary School

Tłı̨chǫ Youth Weekend Cooking Program (Sat. & Sun. - May 3-25)

Tłı̨chǫ Youth Weekend Cooking Program (Sat. & Sun. - May 3-25)

Date:

Time:

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Warming Shelter

Community:

The Department of Healing & Community Wellness is pleased to announce the launch of the Tłı̨chǫ Youth Weekend Cooking Program, running Saturdays and Sundays from May 3 to 25, 2025, at the Behchokò Warming Shelter.

This hands-on wellness program teaches youth how to cook and bake while building confidence, communication skills, and friendships. Youth will learn teamwork, share stories, and enjoy a safe space to connect, play games, and have fun.

Parent-child waivers are required to participate. Download fillable form: https://bit.ly/3SkWJf7

 

SIGN UP TODAY!

For program info, contact:
Betty Beaverho
Youth & Elder Support Worker
T: 867-392-6381 ext. 1371
E: [email protected]
 

Job Opportunity: Housing Maintainer Serviceman

Job Opportunity: Housing Maintainer Serviceman

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Behchokò Ko Gha K'aodee

Community:

Job Type: Full-time
Number of Positions: 3

Pay Rate: Starting from $32.73 (standard benefits package will be provided, including a northern allowance)

Application Deadline: May 13, 2025

Behchokò Kǫ̀ Gha K'àodèe is accepting application for Housing Maintenance Serviceman (HMS) in a unionized workplace.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Housing Authority maintenance department, maintaining all local housing-operated assets.

To qualify for these roles, you must have the following:

  • Housing Maintenance certification or equivalent work experience.
  • Current Class 5 Driver's License with driving record check
  • Criminal Records and Vulnerable Records Check

The successful candidate will be a team player who excels at working in a cross-cultural environment. You must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.


Please forward your resume and cover letter to: 

Housing Manager, Lillian Erasmus
Behchokò Kǫ̀ Gha K'àodèe
P.O Box 67
Behchokǫ̀, NT XOE-OYO
Phone: 867-392-6431
Fax: 867-392-6133
Email: [email protected] 

Certificate Course: Revegetation Of Disturbed Lands With Native Plants

Certificate Course: Revegetation Of Disturbed Lands With Native Plants

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Client Services Office

Community:

30-hour certificate

Get hands-on training to teach plant identification, planting, and monitoring skills for reforestation and reclamation, gain practical knowledge to support climate action and forest management. 


Course information:

  • Limited to 10 seats
  • Must be a Tłı̨chǫ Citizen
  • Application Deadline: May 30th, 2025
  • Course Dates: June 9 - 13, 2025
  • Location: Behchokò Community Learning Centre


Application Pick up Location 

Behchokǫ̀ Client Services Office, Sportsplex Building


Contact Information

Elizabeth Vasik
Career Development Coordinator
T: 867-392-1700 Ext: 1710
E: [email protected] 

Francis Shed
Career Development Coordinator 
T: 867-392-1700 Ext: 1712 
E: [email protected]

Paul Cressman 
Program Development Officer, DCLP 
T: 867-446-4215 
E: [email protected] 

Expression Of Interest: Basic & Advanced Food Safety (Behchokǫ̀)

Expression Of Interest: Basic & Advanced Food Safety (Behchokǫ̀)

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Client Services Office

Community:

The course teaches workers about food safety and handling, empowering them to conduct their work responsibly and professionally, ensuring employee and customer safety, and reducing liability risks to the employer.
 

Course information:

  • 12 seats available.
  • Must be a Tłı̨chǫ Citizen.
  • Deadline May 30th, 2025
  • Course Dates to be determined


Application Pick up Location

Behchokǫ̀ Client Services Office, Sportsplex


Contact Information

Elizabeth Vasik
Career Development Coordinator
T: 867-392-1700 Ext: 1710
E: [email protected] 

Francis Shed
Career Development Coordinator 
T: 867-392-1700 Ext: 1712 
E: [email protected]

Images:

Expression Of Interest: Basic Food Safety
Expression Of Interest: Advanced Food Safety

BPO - MOTHER'S DAY BBQ - MAY 11

BPO - MOTHER'S DAY BBQ - MAY 11

Date:

Time:

2:00 p.m.

Location:

Cultural Centre

Community:

"Join us for a Mother's Day BBQ to celebrate and show our love and appreciation for all the mothers in Behchokǫ̀. We want to honor and appreciate the women who have made significant impacts in our lives. Come and celebrate with us!"

For more information, contact:
Behchokǫ̀ Community Presence Office
Phone: 867-392-6385
E: [email protected] 

Gamèti: Share Your Family Story (Apr. 28 - May 9)

Gamèti: Share Your Family Story (Apr. 28 - May 9)

Date:

Time:

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Gametì Presence Office

Community:

Įłaà Negetsà-lia Et'ı̀ı Hoghagetǫǫ, Xèhoowi - Celebrating Families Project

Our team will record your family story for research and for future generations.

We want to know about childhood and family life in the community, and all of the stories, songs, activities, practices that can be shared with families today. 
 

Community Members In Gamèti Are Invited To Participate In Research

Our research team will be in the community from April 28-May 9, 2025.

You are eligible to participate if you grew up in the Tłı̨chǫ region and/or within a Tłı̨chǫ family.

We want to learn about:

  • Your experiences of childhood and family life
  • How childhood and family life have changed and what has stayed the same
  • What is important to pass on to future generations

Our team will meet with you to document what you want to share in English or Tłı̨chǫ Yatiì.

With your permission, we will use a digital audio and video recorder to record your interview.

Interviews will take about 1 hour

Participants will receive $250. 
 

For information or to sign up:

Jennifer Wetrade, Project Researcher 
T: 867-447-3188 
or 
Sara Komarnisky, Principal Investigator 
University of Alberta 
T: 867-446-3607 
E: [email protected]

(Or come visit our project tent beside Gamèti Presence Office)

 

 

TŁĮCHǪ DAYCARE CLOSURE

TŁĮCHǪ DAYCARE CLOSURE

Date:

Time:

All Day

Location:

Tłı̨chǫ Daycares

Community:

All Daycares will be CLOSED Friday, May 2nd for staff PD/Planning.


For more information, contact

Louise Richardson
Manager of Daycare Programs
Tłı̨chǫ Government
Tel: 867- 392-6136

FORM 3: NOTICE CALLING FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES

FORM 3: NOTICE CALLING FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES

Date:

Time:

3:00 p.m.

Location:

Community Government of Behchokò

Community:

Notice is given to the voters of Behchokò that an election for:

  • One (1) Chief and
  • Ten (10) Councilors

of the Community Government of Behchokò is proposed to be held on June 9, 2025.

Nominations for candidates for election as Chief and Councilors must be received before 3 p.m. on May 12, 2025, with the Returning Officer located at the Administration Office of the Community Government of Behchokò at Ko GoCho Centre in Behchokò, NT

  • Nominations start date: Monday, April 28, 2025
  • Nominations ending date: Monday, May 12, 2025

Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning officer personally or to the Office of the Returning Officer at the Administration Office of the Community Government of Behchokò at Ko GoCho Centre in Behchokò.

Office Hours of Returning Officer:

  • Open at: 9:00 AM (Monday to Friday)
  • Closing at: 3:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
  • Lunch Break: from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays