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Upcoming Events
Family Healing Camp – Meander River
May 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmFamily Healing Camp – Meander River
May 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmFamily Healing Camp – Meander River
May 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmFamily Healing Camp – Meander River
May 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmFamily Healing Camp – Meander River
May 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Current Career Opportunities
| Opportunity | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| Security Guards – Bushe River and Meander River | 2027-05-01 |
| Income Support – Chateh | 2027-04-30 |
| Employment Opportunities – ASSISTED LIVING WORKERS | 2027-03-04 |
| Wildfire Crew Coordinator | 2026-08-01 |
🚨 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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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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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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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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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 Â TREATY 8 ANNUITIES CLAIM: UPDATE AND TIMELINE FOR ANNUITIES…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TREATY 8 ANNUITIES CLAIM: RATIFICATION VOTE
February 23, 2026  TREATY 8 ANNUITIES CLAIM: RATIFICATION VOTE A Ratification Vote will be held on February 25, 2026, to determine if the Voters of Dene Tha’ First Nation approve…
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Community Meetings
Please check out the schedule for the community meetings happening in all 3 Dene Tha' communities on March 9-11.
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NOTICE: Dene Tha’ First Nation Housing Committee
PUBLIC NOTICE THE DENE THA’ FIRST NATION IS SEEKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR HOUSING SELECTIONS IN THE THREE DTFN COMMUNITIES, 5 CHATEH, 4 MEANDER RIVER, 3 BUSHE RIVER ELIGIBILIY CRITERIA •A…
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Application Fee Waiver for Indigenous Students – MacEwan University
No application fees for Indigenous Students applying for University between February 13, 2026-May 15, 2026 for the Fall 2026 Term. Please make sure to use the application waiver code TAWAW26…
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Treaty Annuities Claim: Additional Information Meetings for Ratification Vote
February 13, 2026 TREATY 8 ANNUITIES CLAIM: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR RATIFICATION VOTE Information Meetings about the Treaty 8 Specific Claim Compensation Agreement (the “Compensation Agreement”), the related Trust Agreements,…
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