Hay River

People from around the territory are invited to claim a space in an upcoming Traditional Healing and Medicines Workshop in Hay River.

The free workshop is set for Nov. 28 and 29 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

It will be facilitated by BeSA国际影视传媒檚ha Blondin and open to 15 participants, selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The workshop is SA国际影视传媒渇or anybody who is interested in learning about traditional healing medicines and practices,SA国际影视传媒� stated the bulletin advertising it.

SA国际影视传媒淢ay involve nature walks so appropriate outdoor attire is suggested.SA国际影视传媒�

Lunch will be provided.

The workshop is an initiative of KSA国际影视传媒檃tlodeeche First Nation.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

Learning Dene Zhatie

Deh Cho

A new program slated to have begun in October aims to connect speakers of the Dene Zhatie language in the Deh Cho with those whoSA国际影视传媒檇 like to learn it.

The Dehcho First NationSA国际影视传媒檚 9-month mentorship program aims to revitalize the language in the region.

It works by pairing a mentor with an apprentice.

SA国际影视传媒淭he mentor and apprentice will spend at least 10 hours per week together doing everyday activities using the Dene Zhatie at all times,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin advertising the program.

SA国际影视传媒淚t is anticipated that the learners will become more fluent in Dehcho Dene Zhatie.

Those interested in learning the language are asked to find their own mentors, which Dehcho First Nations will fund.

More information can be found through Dehcho First NationSA国际影视传媒檚 language manager.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

SA国际影视传媒業nformalSA国际影视传媒� caribou meeting coming up

Tulita/Fort Norman

Ten years of managing caribou is the subject of an upcoming meeting in Tulita.

The Fort Norman Metis Community is hosting this information session on Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.

The meeting aims to discuss 10 years of SA国际影视传媒渁ctivitiesSA国际影视传媒� by various bodies including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board.

Also SA国际影视传媒渢he impact that these activities may have on the ability of members to earn a living in the future in the Tulita District,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin advertising the event.

The meeting is hosted by Metis elder and lawyer Rick Hardy.

Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely SA国际影视传媒渉as agreed to attend the meeting to hear any concerns that might be raised,SA国际影视传媒� stated the bulletin.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

Learning from elders

Deline

Elders in Deline were scheduled to spend three days teaching sewing with silk to interested members of the community.

The workshops, billed as a SA国际影视传媒渓earning opportunitySA国际影视传媒� were scheduled for Oct. 25, Oct. 27, and Oct. 29 at the community charter chambers.

SA国际影视传媒淚f you have your own supplies, come over and sew with us,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin advertising the evening.

SA国际影视传媒淪upplies will be provided and support hires will be there to help.SA国际影视传媒�

Everyone was invited to attend.

The events were sponsored by Parks Canada and the local sewing group.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

Sewing circle seeks members

Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard

Traditional Sewing Circle Classes are kicking off in Fort Liard SA国际影视传媒� part of Acho Dene Koe First NationSA国际影视传媒檚 community wellness push.

The first of the series of classes is set for Nov. 7 at the 9 Plex.

Subsequent classes are set for Nov. 10, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 24, and Nov. 28.

The instructor is Barbara McLeod.

SA国际影视传媒淲omen and girls 13 and over welcome,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin advertising it on social media.

It stated moms and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmas and granddaughters are all welcome.

The program is free for band members and costs an annual $20 fee to others interested.

The bandSA国际影视传媒檚 community wellness program aims to bring a greater focus on health and wellness into the community through consistent and varied programming.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele