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5th Annual WREATH & ICE CANDLE FUNDRAISER

5th Annual WREATH & ICE CANDLE FUNDRAISER

Date:

Time:

11:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Location:

Yellowknife COOP (Entrance)

Community:

For the NWT SPCA & Tłı̨chǫ Animal Care Society

Come out and Support the NWT SPCA and Tłı̨chǫ Animal Care Society with the purchase of locally crafted holiday wreaths, ice candles and dog biscuits! 

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. December 7th 
Yellowknife COOP (Entrance)

For more info call (867)688-9453 or email Amy at [email protected]

All proceeds go to
NWT SPCA & Tłı̨chǫ Animal Care Society

 

The Odd Squad Presents: DRUG AWARENESS FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

The Odd Squad Presents: DRUG AWARENESS FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Date:

Time:

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Auditorium

Community:

Here’ s a chance to get an in-depth look into:

  • Changing drug trends in the NWT
  • Gangs and drugs in the NWT 
  • How pro-drug messaging grooms youth
  • Strategies to avoid starting drug use
  • Violence and the drug-using lifestyle

Saturday, Nov. 30th
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Auditorium

Please note that no food or drink are allowed in the auditorium

Since 1997, the Odd Squad Productions Society made up of active and retired police officers and dedicated volunteers, has empowered youth to make positive life choices regarding drug use and criminal behaviour through reality-based education on the consequences of engaging in risky behaviour.
 

MCS Traditional Games - December 7-8, 2024

MCS Traditional Games - December 7-8, 2024

Date:

Time:

Various Dates & Times

Location:

Mezi Community School Gym
  • Handgame Tournament (boys only)
    Snowshoe Race (boys & girls)
  • Tea Boiling Challenge (boys & girls)
  • Stick Pull (boys & girls)
  • And more... 

Ages: 8 to 18 years

REGISTRATION FORM:  2024 MCS Youth Handgame - REGISTRATION FORM - FILLABLE .pdf

Location: Mezi Community School Gym

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A SCHOOL 
ALL PRIZE PAYOUT; NO CASH PAYOUT

FRIDAY 
December 6, 2024
Travel Day
Meals and Accommodation at the school

SATURDAY
December 7, 2024
Opening Ceremony from 10 am to noon
Feeding the Fire Ceremony
Games start at 1:00 pm
Breakfast/Lunch/Supper served at the school

SUNDAY
December 8, 2024
Games start at 1:00 pm
Closing Ceremony
Breakfast/Lunch/Supper served at the school

For more information, contact:
George Nitsiza 445-4526
Leon Nitsiza 446-6014
Tracey Simpson 447-0734
Frankie Nitsiza 494-0166 
Bryce Glendenning 573-3131

Mining and Trades Career Fair

Mining and Trades Career Fair

Date:

Time:

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Explorer Hotel Katimavik A-C, Yellowknife

Community:

Hosted by the Departments of Education, Culture and Employment, and Industry, Tourism and Investment. Visit the Mining and Trades Career Fair to meet with employers and discuss upcoming projects and required skillsets.

For more information about this event, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

 

Environment Monitor - FULL TIME - Gah Cho Kue Mine

Environment Monitor - FULL TIME - Gah Cho Kue Mine

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Ni Hadi Xa

Environment Monitor

Full Time, Gah Cho Kue Mine site Fly in/ Fly out, two-week rotation

Ni Hadi Xa is seeking an environmental monitor for the Gah Cho Kue Diamond Mine located northeast of Yellowknife. Ni Hadi Xa is a stewardship agreement that provides for input and review of the environmental monitoring and management as well as reporting associated with the Gah Cho Kue Diamond mine. The environmental monitor position will be based at the mine site. The environmental monitor will accompany De Beers staff on routine activities at the mine, will review the data and reports regarding De Beers environmental performance, will provide their own reports on the activities at the mine and will communicate their observations to the Ni Hadi Xa Governance Committee, Environment Manager, De Beers, and partner communities on a regular basis.

The following will be considered the minimum qualifications for the position:

  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
  • Two years of work experience in the North (NWT/YU/NU).
  • Two Years of Environmental monitoring work experience.
  • Valid NWT Class Five Drivers License.
  • De Beers Canada Mine Site Medical clearance.
  • De Beers Canada Mine Site Security Clearance.

Two-year term position, to begin immediately after medical and security clearance is confirmed.

De Beers will provide accommodations, food, and office space at the Gah Cho Kue Mine site as well as transportation to and from Yellowknife. $70,000.00/ annum plus extended health benefits in amount allocated in the yearly budget and an annual performance review. More information about Ni Hadi Xa can be found on our website, www.nihadixa.ca.

Please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected]  for review and consideration, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Storytelling and Sewing (Dec. 9 - Dec. 12)

Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Storytelling and Sewing (Dec. 9 - Dec. 12)

Date:

Time:

6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Location:

Department of Culture and Lands Protection Boardroom

Community:

Come join us bring your unfinished projects or start a new one. Listen to stories throughout the evening from an Elder. 

Where: Tłı̨chǫ Government Department of Culture and Lands Protection Boardroom 
When: Monday, December 9, to Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. each evening.

Food & Stories | Supplies Included


Contact information:
Jacynthia Rabesca, 
Manager of Language Revitalization
Email: [email protected]
Phone; 867-392-6381 Ext. 1344

Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Card Making

Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Card Making

Date:

Time:

6:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Location:

Department of Culture & Lands Protection Boardroom

Community:

Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4, 2024

6:00 to 9:00 PM

Tłı̨chǫ Government Department of Culture and Lands Protection Boardroom

Contact Information 
Jacynthia Rabesca 
Manager of Language Revitalization
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 867-392-6381 Ext. 1344

Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Singing Night

Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Singing Night

Date:

Time:

6:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Location:

Department of Culture & Lands Protection Boardroom

Community:

Come out and join us for an evening with an Elder singing some Tłı̨chǫ Christmas songs.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Tłı̨chǫ Government Department of Culture and Lands Protection Boardroom.

Supper will be provided.


Contact Information
Jacynthia Rabesca 
Manager of Language Revitalization
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 867-392-6381 ext. 1344

Sewing with Kasandra

Sewing with Kasandra

Date:

Time:

6:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Location:

Department of Culture & Lands Protection Boardroom

Community:

You are invited to an evening of Sewing with Kasandra

Monday, December 2, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. at the Tłı̨chǫ Government Department of Culture & Lands Protection Boardroom

Come out, sew and listen to storytelling by an elder. Supplies will be provided. 
 

Contact information:
Jacynthia Rabesca, 
Manager of Language Revitalization
Email: [email protected]
Phone; 867-392-6381 Ext. 1344