The Behchokö, Gamètì, Wekweetì and Whatì Community Governments were established on August 4th, 2005 as a result of the signing of the Tåîchô Agreement. It is an independent public government with powers and responsibilities similar to the municipal government of other NWT communities.

Tåîchô Community Government Act established the community government of Behchokö, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweetì, and describes their boundaries. This Act covers the composition and role of the community council, eligibility to vote, the duties of the chief, and it details the powers of these municipalities. A copy of the Act is available online from the Government of the Northwest Territories, or click here for the PDF copy.

The Tåîchô Community Government of Whatì is a municipal corporation with responsibilities for community planning, public works and community improvements, public utilities such as water quality, water delivery and sewage services as well as emergency response planning and fire protection, recreation and other services such as bylaw enforcement.

The Community Government administers all lands within Whatì, and regulates land use and development through its Community Plan, Zoning By-law, leasing, and Development Permit processes.

A Community Government Council consists of 10 members and lead by a Chief elected by Tåîchô citizens. Elections are every four years.

Contact Information for Community Government of Whatì

Chief:  Alfonz Nitsiza
Senior Administrative Officer:  Dan Moore
Assistant Senior Administrative Officer: 

Mailing Address: PO Box 71 Whatì, NT X0E 1P0

Email: sao@whati.ca

Administration Office Tel: 867.573.3401

Fax:                              867.573.3018

Fire Emergency:              867.573.

Works:                           867.573.

Sewer & Water                867.573.