Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson
Four people are vying for chief and 15 are vying for eight spots on Liidlii Kue First Nation council in an election slated for Aug. 28.
A pre-election forum is set for Aug. 23 where the community will have an opportunity to put questions to all the candidates.
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Candidates for chief include Gerald Antoine, Howard Hardisty, Steven Jose and Herb Norwegian.
Advance poll was set for Aug. 13 and mobile poll is scheduled for Aug. 21.
On election day, voting takes place between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the rec centre in Fort Simpson.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Days spent honouring Mother Earth
TthekSA国际影视传媒檈hdeli/Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River First Nation Band members were scheduled to spend a week honouring Mother Earth Aug. 13 to Aug. 19.
Honouring Mother Earth Camp invited members of the First Nation in the Deh Cho to Ekali Lake.
Elders, adults, youth, children and families were all invited.
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The theme was SA国际影视传媒減ersonal healing journey at your own pace,SA国际影视传媒� states a bulletin advertising it.
Participants were asked to bring their own plates, bowls and cutlery to stay SA国际影视传媒済reenSA国际影视传媒� and conform to the honouring Mother Earth theme.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Youth asked to participate in IMB
Deh Cho
The Dehcho First Nations Investment Management Board (IMB) is inviting area youth to take part in an upcoming meeting in Edmonton.
The appointed board reports annually to the Dehcho First Nations about the investment of its trust fund.
The meeting in Edmonton is one of the organizationSA国际影视传媒檚 quarterlies and is scheduled for the week of Sept. 3.
The IMB is asking that all Deh Cho signatory communities submit two youth names for consideration.
Eligible youth must be between 18 and 30 and SA国际影视传媒渋nterested in learning about the Trust, IMB, finance and investment processes,SA国际影视传媒� states a bulletin on social media.
Of the names received, two will be selected by draw to go to the meeting.
SA国际影视传媒淎ll travel arrangements, accommodations and meal allowances will be provided.
Names must be submitted by Aug. 20.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Harvester assistance applications now available
Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard
Harvesters with outpost camps can now apply for the Community Harvester Assistance Program run by Acho Dene Koe First Nation.
The program helps harvesters with the associated supply costs of their work.
SA国际影视传媒淲e kindly request that you fill out the application as soon as possible, with your requests,SA国际影视传媒� states a bulletin advertised on social media.
The deadline for applications is Sept. 13.
Once all applications are received and are reviewed by a committee, harvesters will be notified.
SA国际影视传媒淲e will purchase your requested supplies as quickly as we can,SA国际影视传媒� states the bulletin.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Back to school in Norman Wells
Lli Goline/Norman Wells
Students head back to Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells Aug. 27.
For little ones just starting kindergarten, the school is sharing information with families to help them prepare.
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The document includes tips for parents that will help their children settle into class.
SA国际影视传媒淓ncourage your child to use language to make needs known,SA国际影视传媒� states the list.
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By encouraging these and similar habits at home, the transition will be easier.
SA国际影视传媒淲e look forward to working with you and your child in the next school year and the years to come,SA国际影视传媒� states the bulletin.
The office at the school opens Aug. 20.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Honouring Ehtseo Ayha in Deline
Deline/Fort Franklin
It was scheduled to be busy week in Deline during the communitySA国际影视传媒檚 annual Spiritual Gathering.
Between Aug. 14 and 20, there was no shortage of events and activities of spiritual, religious and healing purposes.
The annual event is held annually on the anniversary of the prophet Ehtseo AyhaSA国际影视传媒檚 birthday.
It was meant to support spiritual growth including dealing with past hurt, experiencing traditional life philosophies and discussion social problems and Dene history, legends and spirituality.
The week-long event had a SA国际影视传媒渮ero toleranceSA国际影视传媒� policy for phones or electronics, recordings, photos, and drugs and alcohol.
A mental health and addictions counsellor was on-hand during the gathering to provide any needed support.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
