HAPPY HOLIDAYS ON BEHALF OF THE CHIEFS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL!

To make your holiday brighter this year, CEC has approved the Holiday Hampers Program for 2024. To help celebrate the season, each Tłı̨chǫ citizen household in Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì, Wekweètì, and Yellowknife will receive a Holiday Hamper filled with items for a delicious Christmas Dinner!

Holiday Hamper delivery dates for each community are:

• Behchokǫ̀ – From December 12 - December 13
• Whatì – From December 9 - December 20
• Gamètì – Deliveries completed on December 9
• Wekweètì – Delivery scheduled for December 12
• Yellowknife – From December 16 - December 20

If you do not receive a Holiday Hamper by the dates noted above for your community, please contact the Community Director.

For those Tłı̨chǫ citizens - Not currently living in Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì, Wekweètì, or Yellowknife – your household may qualify for a Holiday Gift Certificate instead of a Hamper. Please complete the attached form and send it to [email protected] 

Due to the postal strike, certificates will be couriered to those who qualify and delivered as soon as possible.

Program Lead: Celine Zoe – Phone: (867) 446-6614

Download PDF: Holiday Gift Certificate Form.pdf

Wishing you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Come out and join us for a night to showcase your Amazing Tłı̨chǫ Yatıì Songs and Stories!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2024 

• Registration Open: 4:00 pm
• Deadline to Register: 5:00 pm
• Supper is at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Department of Healing and Community Wellness and Department of Culture and Lands Protection

More Information
[email protected] 

Categories

• Animal Call
• Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Song
• Tłı̨chǫ Love Song
• Tłı̨chǫ Christmas Storytelling
• Family Traditional Portrait

Age Range

• 2-5 year old
• 6-10 year old
• 11-17 year old
• Adults +18
• Elders 55+

Tłı̨chǫ Government 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 and invites all qualified candidates to apply for the Intergovernmental Relations Manager position.

OUTLINE OF POSITION:

The Manager of Intergovernmental Relations is accountable for providing senior level support to the Department of Planning and Partnerships as it pertains to intergovernmental relations managing engagement and consultation, collaboration with other governments, participation at the staff and leadership level in intergovernmental forums, and legislative and policy development, and must follow all Tłı̨chǫ Government policies and procedures and the provisions set out in the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Five plus (5+) years of experience in government supporting Indigenous government relations or treaty implementation
• Post-secondary education in public administration, communications, political science, or a similar program
• Excellent understanding of the federal and territorial governments consultation and accommodation obligations 
• Considerable experience with project management, change management principles, managing financial and human resources, and developing, implementing, and monitoring engagement strategies
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities and ability to critically analyze issues
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, research and organizational, and management skills
• Good computer skills, including experience working with databases, spreadsheets and word-processing programs
• Familiarity with the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, Language, Culture and Way of life
• Ability to speak the Tłı̨chǫ language is an asset

To apply, submit your resume + cover letter or to request a copy of the Job Description, email; [email protected] 

Tłı̨chǫ Government 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 and invite all qualified candidates to apply for the Implementation Manager position.

OUTLINE OF POSITION:

The Manager of Implementation is to lead the Implementation Division of the Department of Planning and Partnerships and is accountable for providing senior-level support as it pertains to the implementation of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, including negotiation and implementation of related agreements, engagement and consultation, collaboration with other governments, and tracking implementation progress, and must follow all Tłı̨chǫ Government policies and procedures and the provisions set out in the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Seven plus (7+) years of experience in government with a focus on Indigenous government relations or treaty implementation
• Post-secondary education in public administration, communications, political science, or a similar program
• Excellent understanding of the federal and territorial governments consultation and accommodation obligations
• Considerable experience with project management, change management principles, managing financial and human resources, and developing, implementing, and monitoring engagement strategies
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities and abilities to critically analyze issues
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, research and organizational, and management skills
• Good computer skills, including experience working with databases, spreadsheets and word-processing programs
• Familiarity with the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, Language, Culture and Way of life
• Ability to speak the Tłı̨chǫ language is an asset

To apply, submit your resume + cover letter or to request a copy of the Job Description, email; [email protected] 

The Whatì healthy families program invites caregivers with young children and their families to enjoy an evening of feasting and fun!

For More Information, you can contact:
Caroline Jeremick'ca 
Phone: (867) 573-3012
Email: [email protected] 

Tłı̨chǫ Government offices will be closed December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025 for the Christmas holidays.

All offices will reopen on January 6, 2025.

Learn and practice the language through stories, games, and activities! 

Lunch, snacks and beverages provided

Open to any Tłı̨chǫ citizens – All ages welcome 

REGISTER:
E: [email protected] 
T: 867-322-4009

In collaboration with the Tłı̨chǫ Ndek'owo Early Childhood Program Department and the Department of Culture & Lands Protection of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Collège Nordique.

Funded by the Government of Canada.