The Dene Tha’ (or People Common to the Territory, or Common Peoples) are divided into three separate communities located in Northwest Alberta – Bushe River, Meander River, and Chateh (formerly known as Assumption). Total acreage is 74,224. These reserves are accessible in different ways, such as winter road, road, water, and rail.
Today, approximately 1800 people live on the reserves and about another 600 live off the reserves. The predominant linguistic group is Athapaskan Dene. Governance is by a chief and an eight-member council all of who are elected by members via a custom electoral system.
News
Update on Off-Reserve and Urban Members Funding
ISC – Alberta Region COVID-19 “On March 18 2020, the Indigenous Community Support Fund was announced which included $15 million in supports for Indigenous organizations and communities providing services to…
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Career Opportunities
Access Facilitator – Northern Lakes College Chateh
Type: Part-TimeTerm: Seasonal
Deadline: June 28, 2020
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant – N’Deh Limited Partnership
Type: Full-TimeTerm: Other
Deadline: July 31, 2020
Dene Language and/or Culture Teachers and Instructors – Chateh, Meander River & Bushe River
Type: Full-TimeTerm: Other
Deadline: September 18, 2020
Headstart Supervisor – Dene Tha Education Authority
Type: Full-TimeTerm: Other
Deadline: May 6, 2022
