The Dene Nation is calling for a full independent public inquiry to begin as soon as possible into the management and response to the 2023 wildfires in the Northwest Territories.

The resulting state of emergency led to 13 communities being evacuated.

SA国际影视传媒淭here is much to discuss about the wildfire experience this summer. The best way to do this is to have a full independent public inquiry that encourages everyone in our communities to talk about it,SA国际影视传媒� says Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine. SA国际影视传媒淪ome people were away from their home community and unsettled in unfamiliar surroundings for over a month. The community of Enterprise was almost completely destroyed and West Point First Nation, the town of Hay River, and KSA国际影视传媒檃tlSA国际影视传媒檕deeche reserve were evacuated twice. We must discuss lessons learned and how to prepare for next spring and into the future.SA国际影视传媒�

Antoine concluded by emphasizing the need to incorporate Dene knowledge into future emergency responses to wildfires.

SA国际影视传媒淥ur people have been here since the beginning of time and have always relied on our own understanding of the land and the environment around us to maintain a healthy lifestyle,SA国际影视传媒� he said. SA国际影视传媒淐learly, emergency management and response in the NWT must incorporate the expertise of the Dene.SA国际影视传媒�