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Tłı̨chǫ Handgames & Drumming Practice - Thursdays (May - July)

Tłı̨chǫ Handgames & Drumming Practice - Thursdays (May - July)

Date:

Time:

Thursdays @ 5:30 p.m. - 09:00 p.m.

Location:

Tlichq Friendship Centre

Community:

We warmly invite all Handgames players and drummers to join us for this fun and engaging activity! We especially encourage youth aged 8 to 17 to participate, and we ask them to follow the helpful guidance of our youth workers and elders.

Parents and guardians, we'd love for you to register your children (ages 8 to 17) by giving the Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre a call at 867-392-6000. If you have any questions or need more info, please don't hesitate to contact the centre.  

  • Starting: May 15th, 2025 to July 31st, 2025
  • When: Every Thursday @ 05:30 P.M. TO 09:00 P.M.
  • Where: Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre


For more info, contact:
Ph: 867-392-6000
E: [email protected] 
W: www.tltk.ca 

Seeking: Paddlers — Trails of our Ancestors 2025

Seeking: Paddlers — Trails of our Ancestors 2025

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Department of Culture & Lands Protection

If you have experience on the Trails of our Ancestors Canoe Trip and can help plan the route and supervise the trip, please submit your application to [email protected] or contact Kerry Lee Rabesca or Treeva Richardson at 867-392-6381 or your local Community Director.

Deadline to apply for Paddler is Monday, June 16th

Download PDF Application: https://bit.ly/3F7knc2  
Application are also available through you local Community Directors.


For more information, contact:
Department of Culture and Lands Protection
Tel: 867.392.6381
Email: [email protected] 

Seeking K'àowo's, Crew Bosses, Safety Persons & Paddlers -Trails of our Ancestors 2025

Seeking K'àowo's, Crew Bosses, Safety Persons & Paddlers -Trails of our Ancestors 2025

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Department of Culture & Lands Protection Boardroom

Community:

We are looking for K'àowo's, Crew Bosses, Safety Persons and Paddlers from each community for the Annual Canoe Trip.

K'àowo's, Crew Bosses and Safety Persons:

If you have experience on the Trails of our Ancestors Canoe Trip and can help plan the route and supervise the trip, please submit your application to [email protected] or contact Kerry Lee Rabesca or Treeva Richardson at 867-392-6381 or your local Community Director.

Deadline to apply for K'àowo, Crew Boss and Safety Person is Monday, June 2nd

Deadline to apply for Paddler is Monday, June 16th

Download PDF Application: https://bit.ly/3F7knc2  
Applications are also available through your local Community Directors.

For more information, contact:
Department of Culture and Lands Protection
Tel: 867.392.6381
Email: [email protected]

Trails of our Ancestors 2025

Trails of our Ancestors 2025

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Department of Culture & Lands Protection Boardroom

Community:

Applications are now available for this summer's Annual Canoe Trip to Behchokǫ̀ 

Download PDF Application: https://bit.ly/3F7knc2  
Applications are also available through your local community directors.

See available positions: K'àowo's, Crew Bosses, Safety Persons & Paddlers for Trails of our Ancestors 2025 here - https://bit.ly/3RTk1sw

For more information, contact:
Department of Culture and Lands Protection
Tel: 867.392.6381
Email: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant - Community Presence Office

Administrative Assistant
Community Presence Office
Community Presence Office

Tłı̨chǫ Government invites all qualified candidates currently residing in Behchokǫ̀ to apply for the Administrative Assistant position and 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 Tłı̨chǫ Government employees.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled


OUTLINE OF THE POSITION:

The Administrative Assistant is accountable for providing administrative support and executive level services for the Community Presence Office and staff. Responsible for providing logistical support, managing and preparing correspondence and communications for the Community Director and Chief, liaising with other individuals and groups on behalf of the Community Presence Office and assisting the Community Director with developing yearly workplans, budget and annual report.

The incumbent will prepare correspondence and documents for staff by maintaining a record keeping and file management system for the department, assisting with conducting research, analyzing information and preparing draft reports and recommendations as directed. The Administrative assistant will prepare briefing notes, new hire forms, correspondence, invoices, purchase order presentations, acting as a main point of contact for the Community Director, attend meetings on behalf of the Presence Office as directed, coordinate schedules and book meetings.

EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Diploma in office administration and /or four years of related experience.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of different community members and community partners.
  • Sensitive to the need for confidentiality in dealing with data, records and meetings.
  • Good computer skills and the ability to establish and maintain electronic databases and filing systems and use Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, zoom and the Internet for research purposes.
  • Very good organizational and time management skills.
  • Positive attitude and work ethics.
  • Ability to speak the Tłı̨chǫ language is strongly recommended.

To apply, submit your resume + cover letter or request a Job Description, email: [email protected] 

 

 

Free Sewing Machine Service (May - Dec 2025)

Free Sewing Machine Service (May - Dec 2025)

Date:

Time:

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

Location:

Department of Culture & Lands Protection Boardroom

Community:

Tłı̨chǫ Government’s Department of Culture and Lands Protection is offering FREE Sewing Machine Repair/Service to Tłı̨chǫ  Citizens residing in Behchokǫ̀, Whatı, Gamètı, Wekweetı ̀ and Yellowknife. 

Tłı̨chǫ Citizens wishing to have their sewing machines repaired or serviced due to: bad stitching, thread keeps breaking or bunching up, bobbin tension not consistent, breaking needles, machine making strange noises, decorative stitch settings not working, skipping stitches, machine has been dropped, jamming up or machine just needs maintenance.

Please sign-up with Treeva Richardson, Special Projects Coordinator, Tłı̨chǫ Government, Department of Culture and Lands Protection at (867) 392-6381 Ext: 1359 or via email at [email protected] 

Whatì Healthy Families Program - May 2025

Whatì Healthy Families Program - May 2025

Date:

Time:

Mon & Wed programs: gam-5pm | Tues & Thurs programs: 5pm-8pm

Location:

Whatì

Community:

The Healthy Babies & Healthy Families Program supports and provides information to expecting mothers, postnatal, and children ages 0-6. This program provides opportunity for families to come together and engage in baking/cooking, craft, child development, and Tłı̨chǫ way of life activities

Mon & Wed programs: gam-5pm | Tues & Thurs programs: 5pm-8pm

For more information, or to book parenting sessions, please contact

Caroline Jeremick'ca

Phone: 867 573-3012 Ext: 1405

Email: [email protected]


For more information, or to book parenting sessions, please contact

Caroline Jeremick'ca
Phone: 867 573-3012 Ext: 1405
Email: [email protected] 

 

Mother's Day Sober Dance - Behchokǫ̀

Mother's Day Sober Dance - Behchokǫ̀

Date:

Time:

8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Location:

Cultural Centre, Behchokǫ̀

Community:

Come out for a fun evening dedicated to all the amazing moms in our community! 
Saturday May 10, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Featuring Northern Lights Band

Event includes:

  • Mini Games
  • Light Refreshments
  • Door Prizes


Have Questions?

Irene Lafferty
Youth and Elder Support Worker
E: [email protected] 

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Rhonda Apples
Youth and Elder Support Worker
E: [email protected] 

 

 

Homeowner Program Application Assistance (Gamètı̀ Community Visit)

Homeowner Program Application Assistance (Gamètı̀ Community Visit)

Date:

Time:

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

Location:

Gamètì

Community:

Homeowner Program Applications

The Government of Northwest Territories has multiple funding programs home repairs. Applications are open April 1 - October 31, 2025, for the following homeowner programs: 

Applications are open year-round for the following programs: 

Community visits: 

Housing NWT program advisors will be visiting communities to assist residents in completing homeowner program applications.

Whati

  • May 5-7, 2025

Gameti

  • May 19-21, 2025

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