The Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre is seeking a strong, community-driven leader to serve as our Executive Director. This position is open only to Tłı̨chǫ citizens living in Behchokǫ̀, Whati, Gamèti, Wekweeti, or Yellowknife.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization 
• Oversee programs services, and staff management 
• Secure funding through grants, proposals, and partnerships 
• Ensure financial accountability and sustainability
• Build strong relationships with government, funders, and community partners
• Advocate forthe needs of the Tłı̨chǫ people and ensure programs align with cultural values

Education & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leadership, program management, or community development
• Strong financial management and grant-writing skills
• Knowledge of Tłı̨chǫ culture, govemance, and community needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Application Deadline: MARCH 31ST, 5:00 PM

Send your RESUME and portfolio:
[email protected] 

For more information: Contact
Nora at (867)-222-5093

The Tłı̨chǫ Government in partnership with WSP is pleased to create a fixed term, full-time summer student internship at WSP.

This position is 16 weeks in duration, starting on May 20, 2025 and ending August 29, 2025. The position is based in Yellowknife, NT.

The summer intern will be assigned a mentor who will grow the intern's learning about environmental consulting services, data collection, data entry, project management and communications.

Supported by a WSP assigned mentor, the intern will assist technical teams with document management, data collection and related data entry, and will participate in field work at the Giant Mine Remediation Project site.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Is currently enrolled in or has just graduated from a post secondary degree or diploma program in environmental science or a related field
• Communications skills, both written and verbal, in English
• A career interest in environmental science and in collecting and analyzing data to better understand scientific changes on the land
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Ability to work in a team structure and independently
• The candidate must be a member of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation and be an NWT Resident

Additional assets for the successful candidate will include:

• Some previous work experience in mining or environmental related monitoring projects or in related post secondary coursework
• Experience using SharePoint

HOW TO APPLY:

Resumés are to be submitted to [email protected] 
no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2nd.
Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by WSP.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5:00 pm MT - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

Join us at the Behchokǫ̀ Warming Shelter Youth Ages 13 - 17 can learn how to prep and prepare traditional food with our elders. 

• March 20,21 (Thursday - Friday) – Times: 11am to 5pm 
• March 25,26 (Tuesday - Wednesday) Times: 3pm to 9pm

Limited spots, Please stop by, email, or call

Belinda Sanguez
Youth and Elder Support Worker
E: [email protected] 
T: 867-392-6381 ext 1351

Fish, Fire, Lakes, Landscapes 
studying the impact of climate on Tłı̨chǫ ecosystem health

Fish health and lake habitat are being impacted by climate, permafrost thaw, wildfires, and changes in the landscape. What is happening and what can we do?

Why: We want to make sure this project meets Tłı̨chǫ needs
How: Talk about objectives, look at maps, get involved!

ALL AGES WELCOME 

• Door Prizes
• Snacks & Refreshments

For more information, contact

Tyanna Steinwand
Manager: Research Operations & Training 
T: 867-392-6381 ext:1357
E: [email protected] 

Nominations for the Kristine McLeod Emerging Indigenous Leader Award are now open until April 30, 2025

The Kristine McLeod Emerging Indigenous Leader Award recognizes young Indigenous NWT residents who demonstrate exceptional initiative and commitment to the principles of public service and leadership within the community, territorial, federal, or Indigenous government.

Nominees should be Indigenous NWT residents who are in the early stages of their career (between five and ten years) with a community, territorial, federal, or Indigenous government; or have been recently elected to a leadership position with a community, territorial, federal, or Indigenous government.

Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2025

For more information and the nomination form visit:

www.fin.gov.nt.ca/en/KristineMcLeodAward