Please watch for office and daycare closures on Monday June 23, 2025

Community Government Election – Nomination Close 

The Water Strategy Indigenous Steering Committee and the Department of Environment and Climate Change are launching the NWT Water Stewardship Award.

Following the success of last year's inaugural award, we are excited to once again honour outstanding individuals or organizations, from across the NWT who are making a positive contribution to the water stewardship in the North. 

This award recognizes those who are dedicated to ensuring that NWT waters remain clean, abundant and productive for all time. Water sustains life and ecosystems, and, through this award, we celebrate the individuals or organizations whose exceptional contributions inspire others to take action.  

Here are some key details about the NWT Water Stewardship Award:

Award Criteria: A nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria that contribute to the vision and goals of the NWT Water Strategy:

• Displayed leadership in water stewardship initiatives.
• Demonstrated passion, commitment and accomplishments that have contributed to the long-term sustainability of water ecosystems in the NWT.
• Contributed to knowledge sharing through their work. This could include mentoring, training or relationship building.
• New Category:  We are excited to introduce a new category this year to recognize youth (under 30) leadership in water stewardship efforts. NWT youth leaders making a difference in their communities are encouraged to be nominated for this special category.

Nomination Process: We encourage everyone to participate by nominating deserving individuals, organizations or youth (under 30) who have made a significant contribution to water stewardship in the NWT.

Supporting Documentation: Nominators are encouraged to provide supporting documentation such as project information, reports, testimonials or photographs that showcase the nominee’s contributions to water stewardship.

Important Dates:

• Deadline: May 22, 2025
• Award announcement: The recipients of the NWT Water Stewardship Award will be announced at the 16^th Annual NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Implementation Workshop.

The Award Nomination Form: 2025 Water Stewardship Award Form.PDF

We invite you to join us in celebrating these exceptional water stewards who have dedicated their time, expertise and passion to preserve and protect our invaluable water ecosystems.

For more information, please contact  [email protected]

Calling all young water leaders in the NWT!

The 2025-2026 NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program is now accepting applications! If you're 18-30 years old and passionate about protecting our waters, this is your chance to lead a community project or event that makes a real impact.

FUNDING: 

• Up to $1,000 for short-term community events
• Up to $3,500 for larger community projects

APPLICATION FORM:

• Youth Mentorship Grant Form_2025-26 Fillable.PDF 

Work with a mentor and grow your leadership skills

For more information visit : https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/Youth-Water-Grant

The deadline to apply is May 9, 2025. Don't miss this chance to make a difference in your community!

ENTRY FEE:
$2250.00 per team - ($250.00 per player)

AGE:
16 years and older (1 youth optional; 14 years and older, if youth is turning 14 by the end of the year, proof of age is needed)

TEAM:
8 Players + 1 alternate

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
June 27, 2025 @ 10am

TO REGISTER:
Kerry Ann Franki-Romie at (867) 688-1805
Susan Simpson at (867) 445-9831

Download PDF Registration Form: https://bit.ly/3Zd0SWx

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$15,000.00 FISHING DERBY 

JUNE 26, 2025

See Details Below

For more information, contact Crystal Wedawin at 780-402-4948 or Tracey Simpson at 867-447-0734

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Raffle - $20.00 Per Ticket

Drawings will be held at our Charlie Zoe Nitsiza Annual Handgame Tournament Sunday June 29, 2025 after the final game At the Johnny Nitsiza Cultural Centre

3000 TICKETS WILL BE PRINTED: OPEN TO EVERYONE 

Tickets Sold By:

• Tracey Simpson
• George Nitsiza
• Archie Zoe
• Leon Nitsiza
• Kerry Ann Franki-Romie
• Jerry Simpson

EMT ACCEPTED, JUST MESSAGE THE TICKET SELLERS AND THEY'LL PROVIDE THEIR INFORMATION

*** Alcohol & Drugs Prohibited ***

The Tłı̨chǫ Interpreter and Translator Curriculum is a training manual for the Tłı̨chǫ Interpreter and Translator Certificate Program which will be used by Tłı̨chǫ Instructors to teach the seven-week intense pilot program that will be offered in the near future. 

We will share the purpose of the program, the vision and the cultural importance.

You are invited to ask questions and share hopes for the future of the program, we look forward to seeing you!

This event will take place at the Tłı̨chǫ Government - Department of Culture and Lands Protection (Sportsplex) on Friday, March 28th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m.

For more information you can contact:
Jacynthia Rabesca, Manager of Language Revitalization
Phone: 867-392-6381 Extension# 1344
Email: [email protected] 

A forum provides opportunity for youth members to gather and share ideas about how we can create positive change in our community.  

• Food will be provided
• Door prizes will be won!
• Monday, March 31st 6 - 8pm

For more information please contact Marvin
Apples at the Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Center 
P: (867) 392-6000 ext. 107
E: [email protected] 

• Focusing on established rules and customs that have been passed down from generation to generation.
• Learning the correct performance for prayer songs, taking part in community drum dances, feeding of the fire, and traditionally managing the drums during handgames and drumming performances and, to share stories.
• To keep the DRUMBEAT going and COMMUNITY dancing and
  RESPECT for one another.

Guided by an elder, alongside a lead drummer and a handgame player.

• Where: Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre
• Starting: March 6th,2025 (Till end of April)
• When: Every Thursdays between 5:00 P.M. TO 09:00 P.M.

We would love for all the handgames players and drummers to join in the fun! And for those aged 8 to 12, you're welcome to come and hang out and enjoy the show!

For more information, please contact Marvin Apples at the Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre @ 867-392-6000 or Email: [email protected]