Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson
The program that opened Thomas Simpson School every Friday and Saturday Night since October is taking its summer break.
SA国际影视传媒淟ights On is now finished for the summer,SA国际影视传媒� states a bulletin advertised on social media.
SA国际影视传媒淗uge thank you to the supervisory staff, volunteers, TSS, Rec Centre and the DEA for ensuring the success of the Lights On program!SA国际影视传媒�
The program SA国际影视传媒� an initiative of Liidlii Kue First Nation SA国际影视传媒� was intended to keep youth grades 7 to 12 occupied during the weekend evening hours.
Lights On will start up again in the fall.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
DriversSA国际影视传媒� to be certified
Deh Gah GotSA国际影视传媒檌e Koe/Fort Providence
For drivers wishing to take the next step, a driver examiner and issuer will be in Fort Providence Aug. 22.
The territorial Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a notice to area residents stating the examiner and issuer will be at the office in the DOT Highways yard between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.; and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. that day.
SA国际影视传媒淎ll written and road exams must be booked and paid for between 10:30 and 12 p.m., no exceptions,SA国际影视传媒� states the notice.
Only cash payments will be accepted.
SA国际影视传媒淎ppointments are on a first come first serve basis.SA国际影视传媒�
To get an appointment, residents must have a birth certificate, plus one other piece of ID.
A bill or lease agreement as proof of residency will also be required.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
First-aid classes offered around territory
NWT
Because territorial residents loved taking free first-aid-training courses by WorkersSA国际影视传媒� Safety & Compensation Commission (WSCC), the organization is offering them again.
SA国际影视传媒淒ue to popular demand, we are continuing to offer additional classes and expand our reach this year,SA国际影视传媒� states a bulletin advertising the initiative.
So long as there are more than 12 people per class, the two-day courses will take place, with certified first-aid providers travelling into each community.
Classes were already scheduled to take place in Fort Good Hope and Tulita in July.
In September, classes will take place in Fort Providence and Deline.
The WSCC will also be travelling to Nunavut to put on the same two-day workshops.
Maximum class size is 18.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Wellness a priority in Fort Liard
Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard
Acho Dene Koe First Nation is following through on its commitment to a greater focus on wellness.
The Fort Liard-based First NationSA国际影视传媒檚 community wellness arm is offering a number of upcoming events and activities meant to bring the community together and promote healthy living.
An afternoon for family crafts was scheduled for Aug. 1 with participants learning a chromatography science experiment.
On Aug. 2 and 3, community members were invited to make beaded headbands.
Aug. 8 is another family craft night where parents and children can together make slime and Aug. 9 is the deadline for the bandSA国际影视传媒檚 poetry contest.
The person who brings in their SA国际影视传媒渂est poetrySA国际影视传媒� will win a mini iPad.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
New Deline council gets to work Sept. 1
Deline/Fort Franklin
A new council will take office exactly two years after Deline self-government became a reality.
On Sept. 1, 2016, Deline self-government came into effect.
On July 11, the community elected its first council under the Deline GotSA国际影视传媒檌ne Government Elections Act.
On Sept. 1 of this year, that new council will get to work.
Leeroy Andre was elected chief. Councillors include Danny Bayha, Tommy Betsidea, Dora Blondin, Georgina Dolphus, Leonard Kenny, Sidney Tutcho and Walter Bezha.
The push for self-government in Deline was at least a decade long.
It is the first community in the NWT to be governed this way: all residents who live in the community fall under the governmentSA国际影视传媒檚 jurisdiction; but some positions like chief are only available to First Nations members.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Youth centre abuzz for summer
Deh Gah GotSA国际影视传媒檌e Koe/Fort Providence
With the summer sun blaring and school out, the youth centre in Fort Providence is buzzing with activities.
Nearly every day thereSA国际影视传媒檚 something going on between mid-afternoon and evening.
Activities for the week of July 31 through Aug. 4 were set to include both outdoor activities and video games.
Also tag, hide-and-seek, a water fight, plus movies and snacks were all on the docket.
On Aug. 4, all scheduled activities were off because of the Mackenzie Days carnival, which stretched throughout the long weekend.
Youth activities normally take place at the Zhahti Koe Friendship Centre.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
