March/April 2025 Activities On Tłı̨chǫ Lands

Airborne Geological Surveys: Russell Lake Area and close to the community of Behchokǫ̀ to better understand rocks in the area.

• work will take place starting March 26, 2025 and continuing in April.
• this means community members will see and hear planes flying around the area

Comments or questions? 

Please contact Tammy Steinwand-Deschambeault at [email protected] or [email protected] 

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Council Chambers in the Kò Gocho Centre

Pushp Seth, Senior Administrative Officer

The Department of Culture and Lands Protection invites Tłı̨chǫ citizens residing in Behchok, or Yellowknife to participate in a training program focused on the techniques and procedures involved in skinning wolves.

This initiative aims to enhance traditional knowledge and skills among community members.

As per Tłı̨chǫ protocols, some families are not allowed to work with wolves, in order to participate you must get approval from your family.

Supplies and materials will be provided by DCLP.

Deadline to Apply:
March 28, 2025 at 3:00pm

Apply at DCLP:
867-392-6381 ext 1317

For more information, please contact:

Stephanie Behrens
Wildlife Biologist
Lands Protection & Renewable Resources 
p:867-392-6381 ext 1364 
e: [email protected] 

The Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ is seeking an experienced Returning Officer to administer its upcoming election for Chief and Council. The officer will report directly to the Senior Administrative Officer and will be appointed by the Council.

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will administer the upcoming Municipal Election within the Municipal Boundaries of Behchokǫ̀ scheduled for June 9, 2025, as per the Local Authorities Elections Act and Tłı̨chǫ Community Government Act. For the Job Description, please email [email protected] 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience overseeing elections, large public events, or other complex administrative processes
• Fluency in both Tłı̨chǫ and English - (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid Class 5 NWT Driver's License
• Knowledge of documentation processes in both manual (hard copy) and digital (soft copy)
  formats
• Demonstrated impartiality with a commitment to abstaining from any political activity or affiliation that could create a conflict of interest

Employment Type & Period:

• Term position, April 23, 2025, to June 13, 2025 
• Monday to Friday, 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM
• Overtime work, as needed and during training, advance polling, and election day How to Apply:

Please submit your résumé by 4.30 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025, in one of the following ways:

• In Person: Drop it off at the Reception Desk of the Community Government of Behchokò Administration Office during public hours Monday to Friday 8.30 AM-4.30 PM
• By Email: Send it to [email protected] 

The Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ thanks everyone for their interest; however, only the selected candidates will be contacted.