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IN PHOTOS: 30 years GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Strong

TeetÅ‚SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™it Zheh, otherwise known as Fort McPherson, was the nexus of focus for the GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Tribal Council this week for GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Day April 22. This was an extra-special celebration, as it marked 30 years of the GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. The day was filled with song, dance, food and festivities. All photos courtesy Lawrence Norbert.
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Kyzr the dog shows off their GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in pride. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert

TeetÅ‚SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™it Zheh, otherwise known as Fort McPherson, was the nexus of focus for the GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Tribal Council this week for GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Day April 22. This was an extra-special celebration, as it marked 30 years of the GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. The day was filled with song, dance, food and festivities. All photos courtesy Lawrence Norbert.

1. Mackenzie Delta MLA Frederick ‘Sonny’ Blake, Gwich’ya Gwich’in Band chief Philip Blake and Tsiigehtchic Elder Peter deliver remarks while Gwich’ya Gwich’in Council interim president Mavis Clark (right) ponders the next 30 years of the Gwich’in land claim. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Norbert
1. Mackenzie Delta MLA Frederick SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½˜SonnySA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ Blake, GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ya GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Band chief Philip Blake and Tsiigehtchic Elder Peter deliver remarks while GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ya GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Council interim president Mavis Clark (right) ponders the next 30 years of the GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in land claim. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Norbert
Tetlit Gwich’in Elder James Herbert Thompson gives a ‘thank you’ to all who attended. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
Tetlit GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Elder James Herbert Thompson gives a SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½˜thank youSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ to all who attended. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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Former GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Tribal Council president Willard Hagen provides a history leading to the signing of the GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement in April 1992. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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GNWT premier Caroline Cochrane announces a scholarship for the GTC to commemorate its land claim agreement anniversary. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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MLA Sonny Blake pulls speaker soup detail during the feast. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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GTC staffer Kanda Gnawa distributes food during the feast. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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Young Jessy Greenland begins the evening oldtime dance with a twist. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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Tetlit GwichSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™in Council president Abe Wilson shows his steps on the dance floor. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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Young folks enjoy the evening festivities as the party breaks out. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert
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GTC staffers Diane Baxter and Eleanore Jerome parade the 30-year anniversary cake. Photo courtesy Lawrence Norbert


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