Fort McPherson ( or Tetl'it Zheh - Town at the Head Waters) was established in 1849 when John Bell, an explorer for the Hudson Bay Company, established a trading post along the lower Peel River, four miles up from where the community of Fort McPherson is
Welcome to Inuvik's branch of the Royal Canadian Legion where as a national organization, we are committed to our Veterans, their families and the communities they call home. We offer programs on a local level and provide a space for the community to get together. Visit us today or call ahead to find out when the next event is.
Land of the Midnight Sun and Gateway to the Beaufort-Delta, we look forward to having you make Inuvik a part of your Arctic adventure. Located 2 degrees above the Arctic Circle on the scenic Mackenzie River and Delta, Inuvik offers you a wide range of ser
The people were strong in culture and tradition. Elders kept the knowledge and traditions and passed them orally to the next generation. In the old days, the chief would tell where to hunt. It was not a whole community that the chief or patriarch directed
The Elders Council is established to advise the Dene Leadership and Dene people on all issues concerning Denendeh. They will assist in addressing membership concerns arising from various internal and external activities; make recommendations regarding language, tradition and culture; and assist in making decisions on these issues. The Elders Council will also provide advice on traditional knowledge, cultural and spiritual values. The Elders Council will operate as an advisory council and through its collective wisdom and knowledge it will reinforce the vision an mission statement of Dene Nation. The decisive step to create an Elders Council was taken in June 2000 at the Leadership meeting in Aklavik. A motion was passed supporting an Elders Gathering, which then took place at Tulit'a in March 2002. At the 32nd Dene National Assembly at Liidlii Kue in July 2002, the establishment of the Elders Council was included in the amended Dene Nation Constitution and By-laws. The Elders had provided invaluable information at past meetings regarding traditional and cultural issues of the Dene people. The Dene people have always valued and depended on the advice of the Elders. In order to document and use their wisdom and traditional knowledge, the Elders Council is created pursuant to Section 5 Sub-section 1 l(f) of the amended Dene Nation Constitution and By-laws. Fax: 867-920-2254 Toll Free 866-511-4081