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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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"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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"I am a proud member of the Deh Gáh Got'ı̨ę First Nation. I was raised on the traditional lands of Fort Providence, along the Horn River, where I grew up learning the importance of culture, language, and living in connection with the land. Today, I serve as the Four Pillars Office Manager for the Deh Gáh Got'ı̨ę First Nation, where I work to support culture and language revitalization, focus on the promotion and protection of Dene heritage, and support the wellbeing of our people. I am also a proud mother, and my greatest hope is to pass on the strength of our culture and knowledge of the land to the next generation. |
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Rachel Cluderay - NWT Region
Email: [email protected] "I am nehiyaw/english paddler, bush nerd, and wellness advocate who grew up in Sǫ̀mba K’è / Yellowknife. Being on the land gives me a sense of belonging. It is where I feel most connected to myself, others, and the land. I am passionate about supporting Indigenous peoples to strengthen their connection to Land as I believe it is foundational for the resurgence of Indigenous languages, cultures, and ways of being." |
Collaborative Administrator
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