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TOURISM WEEK ART CONTEST

TOURISM WEEK ART CONTEST

Date:

Time:

11:59

Location:

All Communities

Theme: What visitors see in my community 

  • COLOURING ART WORK
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • VIDEO
  • WRITTEN WORDS

Entry Form:  Tourism_Week_Art_Contest_Entry_Form_fillable.pdf

Who Can Enter: 
Youth 25 years old or younger living in the Northwest Territories.

What is the Deadline: 
The contest closes at midnight, April 9, 2025.

Winners will be announced on April 11, 2025.

What’s this For:
To celebrate tourism and recognize the important part it plays in the Northwest Territories economy.

What Do We Win?
We’ve some great prizes up for grabs including art supplies, gift certificates and camera accessories.

Where Do I Send in My Photo(s)/Artwork/videos?
Entries can be submitted in person at your local Tłı̨chǫ Government/GNWT Office or via email:

Behchokǫ: [email protected] 
Gamètì: [email protected] 
Wekweètì: [email protected] 
Whatì: [email protected] 

 

Form more information contact:

Diane Lafferty
1st Floor Nishi Khon Centre
Donda Tili - Behchoko
E: [email protected] 
T: 867-392.6941

30 Youth Drumming Lessons - Learn The Power Of The Drum - (Mar. 26- Apr. 30)

Youth Drumming Lessons - Learn The Power Of The Drum - (Mar. 26- Apr. 30)

Date:

Time:

5:00 pm - 7:30pm

Location:

Wellness Trailer 619

Community:

Tłı̨chǫ Youth are invited to learn the art of drumming and explore its deep connection to the Tłı̨chǫ culture.

  • Time: 5:00-7:30p.m.
  • When: Every Wednesday
  • Where: Wellness Trailer 619

For more information, please contact:

Doreen Nitsiza
Social Wellness Coordinator
E: [email protected]
T: 867-573-3012 ext. 1425

Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre IS HIRING: Executive Director

Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre IS HIRING: Executive Director

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre

The Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre is seeking a strong, community-driven leader to serve as our Executive Director. This position is open only to Tłı̨chǫ citizens living in Behchokǫ̀, Whati, Gamèti, Wekweeti, or Yellowknife.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization 
  • Oversee programs services, and staff management 
  • Secure funding through grants, proposals, and partnerships 
  • Ensure financial accountability and sustainability
  • Build strong relationships with government, funders, and community partners
  • Advocate forthe needs of the Tłı̨chǫ people and ensure programs align with cultural values

Education & Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in leadership, program management, or community development
  • Strong financial management and grant-writing skills
  • Knowledge of Tłı̨chǫ culture, govemance, and community needs
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Application Deadline: MARCH 31ST, 5:00 PM

Send your RESUME and portfolio:
[email protected] 

For more information: Contact
Nora at (867)-222-5093

 

 

Tłı̨chǫ Students Summer Job Opportunity: Intern - Environmental Consulting

Tłı̨chǫ Students Summer Job Opportunity: Intern - Environmental Consulting

Date:

Time:

5:00 P.M.

Location:

WSP, Yellowknife

Community:

The Tłı̨chǫ Government in partnership with WSP is pleased to create a fixed term, full-time summer student internship at WSP.

This position is 16 weeks in duration, starting on May 20, 2025 and ending August 29, 2025. The position is based in Yellowknife, NT.

The summer intern will be assigned a mentor who will grow the intern's learning about environmental consulting services, data collection, data entry, project management and communications.

Supported by a WSP assigned mentor, the intern will assist technical teams with document management, data collection and related data entry, and will participate in field work at the Giant Mine Remediation Project site.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Is currently enrolled in or has just graduated from a post secondary degree or diploma program in environmental science or a related field
  • Communications skills, both written and verbal, in English
  • A career interest in environmental science and in collecting and analyzing data to better understand scientific changes on the land
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
  • Ability to work in a team structure and independently
  • The candidate must be a member of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation and be an NWT Resident

 

Additional assets for the successful candidate will include:

  • Some previous work experience in mining or environmental related monitoring projects or in related post secondary coursework
  • Experience using SharePoint


HOW TO APPLY:

Resumés are to be submitted to [email protected] 
no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2nd.
Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by WSP.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 5:00 pm MT - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

 

 

YOUTH COOKING WITH OUR ELDERS - (MAR. 20, 21 & 25,26)

YOUTH COOKING WITH OUR ELDERS - (MAR. 20, 21 & 25,26)

Date:

Time:

11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Location:

Behchokǫ̀ Warming Shelter

Community:

Join us at the Behchokǫ̀ Warming Shelter Youth Ages 13 - 17 can learn how to prep and prepare traditional food with our elders. 

  • March 20,21 (Thursday - Friday) – Times: 11am to 5pm 
  • March 25,26 (Tuesday - Wednesday) Times: 3pm to 9pm

Limited spots, Please stop by, email, or call

Belinda Sanguez
Youth and Elder Support Worker
E: [email protected] 
T: 867-392-6381 ext 1351

Whatì Community Workshop: Fish, Fire, Lakes, Landscapes

Whatì Community Workshop: Fish, Fire, Lakes, Landscapes

Date:

Time:

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Location:

Whatì Community Centre

Community:

Fish, Fire, Lakes, Landscapes 
studying the impact of climate on Tłı̨chǫ ecosystem health

Fish health and lake habitat are being impacted by climate, permafrost thaw, wildfires, and changes in the landscape. What is happening and what can we do?

Why: We want to make sure this project meets Tłı̨chǫ needs
How: Talk about objectives, look at maps, get involved!

ALL AGES WELCOME 

  • Door Prizes
  • Snacks & Refreshments


For more information, contact

Tyanna Steinwand
Manager: Research Operations & Training 
T: 867-392-6381 ext:1357
E: [email protected]