The federal government has committed $474,000 over four years towards the Yellowknives Dene First NationSA国际影视传媒檚 Rebuilding Project, which is intended to re-establish a Dene system of law.

The money will help with items such as consulting Dene knowledge-holders to provide insight on traditional laws and legal traditions, developing a framework to shift to the traditional Dene law system and establishing a constitution for Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

SA国际影视传媒淭his is a promising step towards a future where our right to self-governance is a reality for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation,SA国际影视传媒� Dettah Chief Edward Sangris said on Aug. 9. SA国际影视传媒淲e look forward to working together with the Government of Canada on the further involvement needed to make self-governance a reality and renew the relationship between our nations.SA国际影视传媒�

The money is coming from OttawaSA国际影视传媒檚 Justice Partnership and Innovation Program SA国际影视传媒� Call to Action 50.

SA国际影视传媒淚 am proud of the work undertaken by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to revitalize legal and governance traditions within their community,SA国际影视传媒� stated NWT member of Parliament Michael McLeod. SA国际影视传媒淭he funding highlighted today will support this important work and help to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Yellowknife.SA国际影视传媒�