KFN feeds fire on July 1
As promised, traditional Canada Day celebrations were replaced by sombre remembrances July 1.
K谩t艂SA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation hosted a fire feeding ceremony that attracted hundreds of people from the Hay River area.
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Headstones installed for veterans
Three headstones for deceased Indigenous veterans were installed at the Hay River Cemetery thanks to Floyd Powder and the Last Post Fund.
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Urgent call for foster parents
Even taking a child for a weekend would have helped, according to the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA).
A call went out in early July for foster parents willing to offer any amount of time to a child in need, from accepting permanent placements to just a weekend visit to give another parent some respite.
The service was short seven foster homes across the three communities it serves: Hay River, Enterprise and K谩t艂SA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation. It was the largest shortage the foster care co-ordinator had seen in five years on the job.
Mask requirement lifted
The Town of Hay River ended its mask mandate for municipal facilities July 8. The change came after the most recent easing of restrictions by chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola.
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Rare earths mine to help economy
The transportation of ore from the Cheetah Resources rare earths mine is expected to boost the Hay River economy as it passes through.
The raw material is shipped via barge, truck and train to Saskatchewan for processing.
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First Nation marks centennial of Treaty 11
West Point First Nation was among the Indigenous governments that marked the 100th anniversary of Treaty 11, the final numbered treaty signed in Canada.
SA国际影视传媒淭reaty 11 is a vital document for Dene self-determination and declaration of sovereignty,SA国际影视传媒� Dehcho First Nations Grand Chief Kenneth Cayen said. SA国际影视传媒淭his treaty includes a recognition of allodial title, which was not given to the Dene by a separate government but rather inherent in the nations and communities. The treaty is also evidence of an agreement made between two sovereign parties: the Dene peoples and the Crown.SA国际影视传媒�
