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Community Advisors and the Collaborative Administrator are available to answer any questions, talk about your project ideas, and help you with the application.
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“I was raised by my late elderly grandparents, my mom, and extended family, and because of that I was fortunate enough to have been immersed in Tłı̨chǫ Language, Culture, and Way of life. Growing up I always knew that I wanted to share my knowledge with others, the knowledge passed down to me from my grandparents and many Elders. Today I work with the Tłı̨chǫ Government and I am grateful for the opportunities to work with Elders and youth, especially when we are able to go on the land. Since time immemorial we have been connected to the land, water, and animals. This is why it is important to be able to connect, or re-connect. Through this collaboration we are able to help on-the-land programs come to life or to continue on. I am excited to be part of a team of Community Advisors to help bring these programs to life. Masi Cho.” |
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"Being on the Land, in the bush or on the water is something that grounds and relaxes me. It requires you to slow down, get back to the roots and provides you with the space and time to think and relax (when the wood is done, of course). While I enjoy bush life from my camp with my Wife and daughters, I also welcome opportunities to explore." |
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Nolan Rainville - Gwich'in Region
PH: (867) 777-7914 Cell: (867) 678-0708 Fax: (867) 777-7919 Email: [email protected] "My name is Nolan Rainville and I am Ziibii Ililliwok (Cree) and Ojibwe Anishinaabe from Treaty 9 and a proud member of Missanabie Cree First Nation. I have spent my entire life and career in the bush and on the land. Being closely connected to the land has shaped and informed who I am and has shaped my worldview as an Indigenous person from Turtle Island. I cannot emphasize the importance of our relationships with the land, water and the more than human relatives that call the land home too. It has been my life's calling to promote on the land programing, activities, and careers through Indigenous perspectives and stories. I have been working diligently for the Gwich'in Tribal Council's Lands and Resources department for more than two years and it is an honour and privilege to serve as the community advisor for the Gwich'in region." |
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"We need to work together to provide solutions to promote healthy choices and wellness in our communities. The Collaborative is important because it is a way to support on the land programming for the well being of all peoples of the North. It is also a way to educate Northerners on the values we hold for our environment. The Collaborative supports the transmission of knowledge from Elders to our youth about our land, waters, history, and culture to ensure they are prepared for their roles as future stewards." |
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"For thousands of years our people have lived with the Land, water and animals of what they considered their home. Everything they needed was provided in an exchange that they understood was from the Creator, and that they in turn respected what they had. In the 1920's with the discovery of oil in what is now Norman Wells, the separation of the people from the Land began. This continued when uranium was found at Great Bear Lake, the creation of government administrative settlements, and the residential school system. These actions broke people from the Land, and it is important to correct these actions and to reconnect people back to the Land. Help is needed, and the NWT On the Land Collaborative is one of the many hands that will get the job done." |
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Britney Nadli - Dehcho Region
PH: (867) 695-2355 (DFN Office) Cell: (867) 695-1534 Email: [email protected] "I am Dehcho Dene from Zhahti Kue (Fort Providence), Northwest Territories. Being a part of the NWT On the Land Collaborative gives me the opportunity to share my experiences, knowledge and my love for the land. My family and I were raised at our family camp in Horn River. Growing up in my home community and in the area, it has given me the ability to connect with the land, and with our people. I’ve had the opportunity to work with our youth and elders over the years, and I hope to continue to do so. It’s amazing being part of an organization who shares the same beliefs, ambitions and who are culturally diverse. This gives me hope for the future generations!" |
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"The ability to bring people closer to the land provides opportunities to access and gain knowledge in culture and heritage and promotes natural healing and wellness. The Collaborative is a unique and amazing project that supports all ages and cultures across the territory in getting on the land and builds capacity for future programs and generations." |
Collaborative Administrator
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