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Justice & Victim Services Closed (Nov. 18- Dec. 2)

Justice & Victim Services Closed (Nov. 18- Dec. 2)

Date:

Time:

All Day

Location:

Justice & Victim Services, Behchokǫ̀

Community:

Justice & Victim Services Staff will be attending training and the office will be closed to the public.

All those who need Victim Services assistance can contact Lydia at 867-765-8811 or email

Email: [email protected]

During this time, I would also like to remind everyone to prioritize their personal safety and well-being. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate support, please reach out to the resources listed below:

RCMP/Fire/Ambulance: 911

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous Support): 1-855-242-3310

NWT Help Line: 1-800-661-0844

Behchokǫ̀ Health Centre: 867-392-6075

 

WEKWEÈTÌ MEN’S HANDGAME TOURNAMENT (Dec. 14-15)

WEKWEÈTÌ MEN’S HANDGAME TOURNAMENT (Dec. 14-15)

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Wekweètì

Community:

Wekweètì Men’s Handgame Tournament (Dec. 14-15)

Start Time: 10 AM

Registration Fee's and Requirements:

  • $1,350/per team or $150/per player
  • 8 players + 1 alternate per team
  • 16 and older

Download Fillable Registration Form: 2024 REGISTRATION FORM Handgame Tournament_FILLABLE.pdf

CASH PRIZE PAYOUT

  • 1st $18,000
  • 2nd $13,500
  • 3rd $9,900
  • 4th $7,200
  • 5th $5,400
  • 6th $4,500

Registration Deadline: December 13, 2024

For more information, contact:

Lisa Judas: 867-446 -1167
Pamela Lamouelle: 867-713-2511
Thomas Lafferty: 867-446-2425

 

NAAW WEEK EVENT SCHEDULE - GAMÈTÌ (NOV. 24-30)

NAAW WEEK EVENT SCHEDULE - GAMÈTÌ (NOV. 24-30)

Date:

Time:

Various Dates & Times

Location:

Community Hall

Community:

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) highlights solutions to address the harms associated with alcohol and drug use. It’s an opportunity for Tłı̨chǫ citizens to learn about prevention and harm reduction, discuss treatment and recovery, and explore solutions for change.

This year’s theme, Forging Connections, Igniting Change, recognizes the diverse experiences, ideas, and perspectives that individuals, families, and communities bring to the challenges of substance use. Working together in the field of substance use health can sometimes make it difficult to find common ground, yet it’s essential to come together to address these issues in our region.

Stop by the Healing and Community Wellness Table at the Community Hall to learn more about addiction, treatment and counselling options, and paths to recovery. Join us for NAAW events for families, youth, elders, and individuals, happening throughout the week of November 25–30 at the Community Hall.
 

 

NAAW WEEK EVENT SCHEDULE - WEKWEÈTÌ (NOV. 24-30)

NAAW WEEK EVENT SCHEDULE - WEKWEÈTÌ (NOV. 24-30)

Date:

Time:

Various Dates & Times

Location:

Youth Centre

Community:

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) highlights solutions to address the harms associated with alcohol and drug use. It’s an opportunity for Tłı̨chǫ citizens to learn about prevention and harm reduction, discuss treatment and recovery, and explore solutions for change.

This year’s theme, Forging Connections, Igniting Change, recognizes the diverse experiences, ideas, and perspectives that individuals, families, and communities bring to the challenges of substance use. Working together in the field of substance use health can sometimes make it difficult to find common ground, yet it’s essential to come together to address these issues in our region.

Stop by the Healing and Community Wellness Table at the Wekweètì Youth Centre. to learn more about addiction, treatment and counselling options, and paths to recovery. Join us for NAAW events for families, youth, elders, and individuals, happening throughout the week of November 25–30 at the Wekweètì Youth Centre.

NAAW WEEK EVENT SCHEDULE - WHATÌ (NOV. 24-30)

NAAW WEEK EVENT SCHEDULE - WHATÌ (NOV. 24-30)

Date:

Time:

Various Dates & Times

Location:

Whatì Culture Centre

Community:

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) highlights solutions to address the harms associated with alcohol and drug use. It’s an opportunity for Tłı̨chǫ citizens to learn about prevention and harm reduction, discuss treatment and recovery, and explore solutions for change.

This year’s theme, Forging Connections, Igniting Change, recognizes the diverse experiences, ideas, and perspectives that individuals, families, and communities bring to the challenges of substance use. Working together in the field of substance use health can sometimes make it difficult to find common ground, yet it’s essential to come together to address these issues in our region.

Stop by the Healing and Community Wellness Table at the Whatì Culture Centre to learn more about addiction, treatment and counselling options, and paths to recovery. Join us for NAAW events for families, youth, elders, and individuals, happening throughout the week of November 25–30 at the Whatì Culture Centre.

Masi
 

 

U of VIC: Issues, Principles and Best Practices in Language Revitalization - LING 180B - (1.5 Units)

U of VIC: Issues, Principles and Best Practices in Language Revitalization - LING 180B - (1.5 Units)

Date:

Time:

3:00 p.m.

Location:

Manager of Language Revitalization

Would you like to earn a Certificate in Indigenous Languages Revitalization? LING 180B is one of many courses to take towards completing the program. This course introduces contemporary issues, principles, and practice models in the revival, maintenance and revitalization of Indigenous languages in Canada and around the world. Students will learn to identify community assets supporting individual, family, and community language revitalization.

Deadline to apply: December 5th by 3 pm

Send all applications to [email protected]


Questions? Contact:

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

Learn more about the Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/CILR

 

 

Canada Revenue Agency: In-person Support Clinic

Canada Revenue Agency: In-person Support Clinic

Date:

Time:

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location:

Kò Gocho Sportsplex Centre

Community:

Drop by the office to see a CRA Outreach officer for in-person support on the following services:

  • Printing your Notices of Assessment (NOA), income tax slips, and other letters.
  • Updating personal information (address, phone number, direct deposit, change of name, etc.).
  • Accessing and unlocking your CRA My Account.
  • Answering questions about your personal income taxes and benefits/credits.

**Please be sure to come prepared with a current government-issued photo

ID, as well as your Social Insurance

Community Energy Planning Meeting & Energy Fair - Whatì

Community Energy Planning Meeting & Energy Fair - Whatì

Date:

Time:

3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Whatì Culture Centre

Community:

Have your say in Whati's energy plan. How can your community lower energy costs and build a sustainable future?

Complete a survey and enter to win a $25 gift card.

Dinner provided at 5:00 p.m.

Questions?
Call 867-392-2640
Email [email protected]

 

We're Hiring: Custodian

We're Hiring: Custodian

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Wekweètì Community Presence Office

Community:

Tłı̨chǫ Government is committed to attracting and recruiting the best possible candidates for available positions. The principles of fairness, qualifications and Tłı̨chǫ citizenship guide the hiring of employees and invite all qualified candidates who are currently residing in Wekweètì, NT, to apply for the Custodian position.

OUTLINE OF POSITION:

The Custodian reports to and takes direction from the Community Director; is responsible for performing custodial, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties; to the Community Presence Offices' building and its' facilities; to ensure they are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner for all the staff, members and general public; and is expected to and must follow the standard Tłı̨chǫ Government Administrative Policies and Procedures.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Related work experience
  • Ability to work under little supervision
  • Good problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to read and understand cleaning chemicals and products labels and instructions
  • Knowledge of the standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment
  • Must have Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certificate (with the ability to re-certify as needed)
  • Ability to use the English and Tłı̨chǫ languages is an asset Familiarity with the Tłı̨chǫ language, culture and way of life

To apply, send your resume + cover letter or to request Job Description; [email protected]

This is a Limited Competition; Wekweètì Residents only apply;

If a suitable candidate is not identified, a Regular Competition may follow.