The Dene Nation has established an on-the-land healing camp at the Aurora Village site, near Yellowknife, but an error in a funding application could prove costly.

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The federal government contributed to make the healing project a reality during the Covid-19 pandemic. It will help SA国际影视传媒渉omeless members of the Dene from all regions,SA国际影视传媒� according to Yakeleya.

With nearly 350 underhoused people in Yellowknife, the camp is a huge initiative for the city, he said.

However, the $1.3 million in funding is only expected to last until Jan. 23. That wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 the original plan, but a mistake occurred.

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Despite Teed pointing to a SA国际影视传媒渕iscaluationSA国际影视传媒� during the conference, Leanne Goose, Dene Nation communications advisor, told Yellowknifer the error belongs to the GNWT.

SA国际影视传媒淚t is a result of the GNWT not supporting health needs like harm reduction at the on-the-land healing-camp,SA国际影视传媒� said Goose.

Overall, the actual funding amount required for camp operations hasnSA国际影视传媒檛 been determined yet, according to Teed.

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The site can accommodate 25 guests.

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Michael Fatt, organizer of the Yellowknife chapter of the Crazy Indians Brotherhood, said he and his colleagues were eager to support the project.

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The structure of the camp came about through a collaboration with the Sahtu虂 Renewable Resources Board and the Dene NationSA国际影视传媒檚 Rapid Response Covid-19 Team. There are also partnerships with Aurora Village, Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation, other community partners and traditional councillors and Elders from the regions.

Teed added that the Dene Nation hopes that the initiative becomes a year-round project.