For 11 years, veterinarians have been coming up to the Sahtu from the University of Calgary to treat local pets, and sharing knowledge is now part of the curriculum.

Sarifa Lakhdhir was one of nine fourth-year veterinary students to go to Norman Wells, Tulita, Deline, Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake in February. She says they spent the week before their three-week tour learning about the North and talking to people from the Sahtu.

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The students were joined by certified surgeons and veterinarians and led by Dr. Susan Kutz, who has been leading the travelling clinics since they began.

In each of the communities, the clinics provide basic veterinary services, such as vaccinations for rabies, physical examinations, as well as spays and neuters.

The team also met with pet-owners to look at their animals and share care tips.

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Lakhdhir said the experiences working with Northern communities was very positive, and that the travelling clinic has been working at building strong working relationships with them.

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Kutz was unavailable for comment before press time.