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May 22, 2026 in General News

Building Safer Communities Together

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May 19, 2026 in General News

Dene Tha’ Annual Assembly 2026

Save the Date! July 2nd to 5th, 2026 - Meander River, AB
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May 15, 2026 in General News

Notice of Nomination Meeting

NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Dene Tha” First Nation that that a Nomination Meeting will be held for the purpose of nominating…
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May 15, 2026 in General News

Treaty 8 Annuities claim community update

May 14 2026 TREATY 8 ANNUITIES CLAIM:COMMUNITY UPDATE REGARDING THE ANNUITIES CLAIM PROCESS Dene Tha’ Chief and Council would like to share an update about the annuities claim process and…
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May 15, 2026 in General News

Dene Tha’ thanks First Nations fighting unconstitutional referendum

Press Release  Dene Tha’ thanks First Nations fighting unconstitutional referendum  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2026 – Dene Tha’ First Nation (DTFN) welcomes the Court’s decision to throw out a…
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May 1, 2026 in General News

COHI Drop in clinic

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April 30, 2026 in General News

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE 🚨

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE 🚨Bear Sighting – Bushe Bridge Area Please be advised that a bear has recently been spotted near the Bushe Bridge area. Residents are urged to exercise…
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April 30, 2026 in General News

Introducing DTFN’s New Chateh Headstart Bus

We are pleased to introduce the new Chateh Head Start bus, dedicated to safely and reliably transporting our young learners. This addition reflects our continued commitment to supporting early childhood…
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April 27, 2026 in General News

Report Elder Abuse

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April 27, 2026 in General News

IAAW Building Safer Communities Together Workshop

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April 23, 2026 in General News

Community Bake Sale

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April 22, 2026 in General News

Dog Control Notice

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April 21, 2026 in General News

Message from Darcy Metchooyeah – Firetack Coordinator

I would like to make this Annoucement to all Firefighter’s in Our Great Nation,that you are not Forgotten. I would like to make it my Mission to revive ourFirefighters Spark.…
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April 20, 2026 in General News

Press Release – Dene Tha’ demands Mackenzie County retract defamatory statement

Press Release Dene Tha’ demands Mackenzie County retract defamatory statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2026 – Dene Tha’ First Nation (DTFN) is calling on Mackenzie County (the “County”) to…
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April 17, 2026 in General News

UPDATE: Treaty 8 Annuities Claim

Please note that members only need to update their address if it changed since the Inflation Subsidy was distributed.April 16, 2026  TREATY 8 ANNUITIES CLAIM: UPDATE AND TIMELINE FOR ANNUITIES…
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April 16, 2026 in General News

Family Healing Camp – Meander River

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April 16, 2026 in General News

Month in Review – Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta

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April 13, 2026 in General News

Future Generations Foundation

Future Generations Foundation We support education, language revitalization, healing, culture, and traditional knowledge sharing initiatives, ensuring that future generations have access to the teaching and opportunities that sustain our ways…
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April 13, 2026 in General News

First Nations win initial stay in separatism challenge, temporarily blocking Alberta election boss from certifying petition results

LINK to the news: First Nations win initial stay in Alberta separatism challenge | Edmonton Journal Dene Tha' First Nation does not own the picture shown above. PHOTO by David…
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April 8, 2026 in General News

Edmonton Rally

  1 CHURCHILL SQUARE, NW EDMONTON, ALBERTA APRIL 8, 2026  12:00 P.M.  Relatives, Elders, youth, and all those gathered here today,  I stand here on this land- Treaty 6 Territory…
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April 1, 2026 in General News

Office Closures – Easter Holiday

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April 1, 2026 in General News

Dene Tha’ Community School – Early Dismissal

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March 30, 2026 in General News

DTFN Press Release Regarding Bistcho Lake

Press Release Dene Tha’ secures court injunction, alleges lack of consultation Court order stops county use of bulldozer on winter roads to Bistcho and Thurston Lake FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March…
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March 30, 2026 in General News

Trainings from Stecyk – April 20 to 24 Bushe River

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March 26, 2026 in General News

Tolko Woodlands Indigenous Student Scholarship Program 2026

TOLKO WOODLANDS INDIGENOUS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2026 TWENTY FIVE $1,000 AWARDS Tolko Woodlands is proud to offer twenty five scholarships to Indigenous students who are pursuing post-secondary education, with priority…
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March 18, 2026 in General News

Deadline for Housing Applications

Please be advised that the deadline for housing applications is on March 31st. Any applications submitted after the deadline will be considered for next year. Mahsi
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March 18, 2026 in General News

Temporary Bridge removal

Ovintiv wishes to advise the community that: The temporary bridge that was installed in December 2025 for well abandonments will be removed this Friday, March 20.  The temporary rental bridge…
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March 18, 2026 in General News

Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21, 2026)

This year for Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21, 2026), we want to raise awareness about the toll-free numbers 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) or 1-800-463-5060 in Quebec. Launched in 2023, this service is now the primary access…
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March 15, 2026 in General News

Contaminated Soil removal in Chateh

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March 15, 2026 in General News

Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta February Month in Review

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March 12, 2026 in General News

The Canadian Armed Forces – Bold Eagle Program

The Canadian Armed Forces – Bold Eagle Program opened application for their 6 week program.  The Bold Eagle program deadline for applications is April 30.  Must be 16 years old…
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March 12, 2026 in General News

The RCMP Soaring Eagle Youth Summer Program

Must be between the ages 16 – 19 Soaring Eagles Youth camp is accepting applications for the summer sessions.  Deadline for applications is June 15. For more information and/or to…
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March 12, 2026 in General News

The RCMP Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program

Must be 19 years or older to and have a High School diploma to apply. Spring intake session for the IPTP class is full; however, IPTP is accepting application for…
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March 7, 2026 in General News

StatCan is hiring in Indigenous communities

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March 7, 2026 in General News

AIG Division 7 Champions

August 2025: DTFN proudly brought home the Division 7 Championship at the AIG. Congratulations to our team for representing our Nation with pride!
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February 27, 2026 in General News

Assembly of Treaty Chiefs Passes Vote of Non-Confidence in UCP Government

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February 26, 2026 in General News

2024-2025 Dene Tha’ First Nation Audit

Please click the links below for the 2024-2025 Dene Tha' First Nation Audit by MNP.  
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February 26, 2026 in General News

COMMUNITY NOTICE – Re: Stray Dogs and Public Safety Concern

COMMUNITY NOTICEBushe River • Chateh • Meander River Re: Stray Dogs and Public Safety Concern We would like to inform all community members that the number of stray and roaming…
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February 26, 2026 in General News

Dene Tha’ 2026 Ratification Results

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February 24, 2026 in General News

Cannabis poisonings in children

-----HEALTH CANADA----- Cannabis poisonings in children Learn to recognize the signs of cannabis poisoning and what to do about it. Taking action quickly can help prevent serious harm. Prevention Accidental…
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