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