Fort Liard Youth Hit Hay Lake Nahendeh MLA Stands Against GNWT's Budget

Enbridge pipeline repairs on horizon Spokesperson says company plans to hire 70 to 80 people to replace up to 2,300 metres of pipeline

Volume 23 Issue 29 THURSDAY, MARCH 9 2017 75 CENTS

Fort Liard youth hit Hay Lake Nahendeh MLA stands against GNWT's budget

Youth to study environment at Scotty Creek

Region hits traditional games

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photo courtesy of Sophie Kirby 2 DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 community Parka class shows skills to students of sewing Ins and outs of signature Northern coat explored

by April Hudson weight," she said. Northern News Services Although she has sewed Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson all her life, it was years later An ongoing parka-making that she would start teaching workshop in Fort Simpson is the craft, though – after she teaching Northern women a moved to Fort Simpson and new skill. her children grew up, Aurora Led by avid sewer Deb College approached her about Stipdonk, known especially in teaching traditional parka- the village for her quilt-mak- making classes. ing workshops, five women "That's when I jumped have selected their material back in," she said. and are in the process of "It was quite an honour, assembling their garments. I felt, to be asked to teach Made from thick woolen Northern people how to do duffle and lined with warm it, so I was really thrilled Kasha fabric, about it – and the parkas are I'm still really being made COFFEE thrilled when according to I get asked to one of several Break do it." patterns Stip- It helps, she donk has col- added, that the lected over the years. Open Sky Creative Society – Participants learn how to which hosted the parka-mak- cut out and assembly their ing workshop – has a space parka shell, hood and liner, in its gallery ideal for sewing. insert a zipper and sew in "(Teaching) people to sew pockets, making adjustments is a really nice way to get to as needed along the way. know a group of people. I find Stipdonk has taught par- it quite relaxing to do and we ka-making in the Deh Cho have a nice size of space here region for eight or nine years – it's more about the social now. She first learned the art aspect, for me, at this point, when she lived in Kugaaruk, than anything else," she said Nunavut. of why she agreed to take on "I remember the local the class. ladies there taught me how to As the proud grandmother April Hudson/NNSL photo do it. Everybody got together of a young granddaughter and Audrey Steedman traces out a pattern on lining material during the fourth day of a parka-making workshop for sewing and it was a very grandson, it also helps her at the Open Sky gallery on March 5. popular evening activity," expand her peer group beyond Stipdonk said. those involved with two-to- She still remembers the four-year-olds. first parka she ever made – "It's a really nice opportun- a long, blue creation similar ity for me to spend some time to the styles she is currently with adults," she said. teaching, made of duffle fab- "I've always liked teaching, ric. and watching people learn, "That was actually the first seeing them smile and enjoy time I'd ever heard of duffle it." – growing up in the cities, The class continues March you just didn't need that 18, wrapping up March 19. Spring carnival schedule released Northern News Services Tthenaago/Nahanni Butte Nahanni Butte will be holding its Lukeh Carnival from March 17 to 19. The carnival kicks off with traditional games, a hockey tournament and dances on March 17, followed by more games and dances on the 18th. On March 19, there will be a scavenger hunt and a sliding party, followed by Bingo at the community gymnasium. –April Hudson feature news DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 3 Did we get it wrong? Deh Cho Drum is committed to getting facts and names right. With that goes a commitment to acknowledge mistakes and run corrections. If you spot an error in Deh Cho Drum, call the editor at (867) 695-3786, or e-mail [email protected]. We'll get a correction or clarification in as soon as we can. NEWS Briefs Sudden death ruled not suspicious RCMP have said there was no foul play identified in the sudden death of a person in Fort Liard on Feb. 26. That information was released March 3, four days after RCMP noti- fied the public in a news release of the death. On Feb. 26, RCMP members in Fort Liard received a report of someone found dead on a trail near the community hall. Members of the Northwest Territories Major Crimes April Hudson/NNSL photo Unit and Forensic Identification Ser- Enbridge representatives gave a community update in Fort Simpson on Feb. 28. From left are Brian Cikaluk, supervisor pipe- vices investigated the death. lines; Bert Fillion, construction manager; Mark Gerlock, area supervisor; Chris Dickson, manager of community and indigenous On March 3, RCMP said the file engagement; Ann Marie Tout, regional manager for Enbridge; Sarah McKenzie, regulatory specialist; and David McWatt, project is now in the hands of the NWT Cor- manager. oner Services. There will be a Cor- oner's investigation, completed with help from the Fort Liard RCMP. Walk to Tuk crosses finish line Participants endeavouring to walk the distance between Fort Providence and Tuktoyaktuk wrapped up their Walk to Tuk challenge last week. Pipeline repairs In total, 3,686 people participated in this year's challenge, accumulating an average of five hours and 20 min- utes of weekly exercise apiece. The event challenged walkers to cover a distance of 1,658 kilometres between Jan. 3 and Feb. 28. In Fort Simpson, the nine-person team Noon Walkers clocked 7,098 set for fall start kilometres, followed by the Deh Cho Steppers with 4,677 and Pteam Ptar- migan with 4,202. Fort Simpson had a total of seven teams registered. Fort Liard's Tukkin Liard team October finish in the cards for project after walked 2,537 kilometres. Nine teams out of Fort Providence directional drilling, say Enbridge reps at public meeting participated, including two school classes. by April Hudson and wrap up in late October. said the company hopes to barge its equipment Fort Simpson youth join Northern News Services Over the past two months, Enbridge Pipelines to the North slope and stage it in June or July. Deh Cho has been completing survey work on the north Equipment will be trucked in to the south slope Yk basketball tourney Enbridge Pipelines is moving ahead with and south slopes of the river. and staged in July. The last basketball tournament of plans to drill under the Mackenzie River in order Lights on the river mark where drilling rigs the year drew a group of 20 youth to replace up to 2,300 metres of the Line 21 have been collecting core samples over the past Existing pipeline shouldn't cause concern from Fort Simpson who participated pipeline. couple weeks, as well. "Leaving (the existing) segment in place is the in three teams. The pipeline running to Zama from Norman Tout said there are approximately eight people safest option and the least disruptive," Tout said. The Senior Cager basketball tour- Wells was shut down in November as a pre- currently involved in the work, which includes "It avoids us having to try and excavate to nament, for youth in grades 9 to 12, cautionary measure after the south slope of the local contractors. remove the pipeline that's in the ground now, ran from March 1 to 5 in Yellowknife. Mackenzie River along the pipeline "These samples are col- and it significantly reduces the risk of future The tournament included teams began shifting at an increased rate. lected just to confirm that our instability." from Yellownife, Inuvik, Norman Ann Marie Tout, regional man- "It will proposed solution is feasible The steel segment, which is buried four Wells, Tulita and Fort Good Hope. ager for the Enbridge pipeline, said and also to help us with the metres under the river, is encased in cement and during a public meeting in Fort optimize the design," she said. is yellow-jacketed, meaning it has a polyethylene Ministers hit region Simpson on Feb. 28 the affected safety of the The company plans to file coating on it. Three ministerial visits have been section of the pipeline has been two applications this month David McWatt, Enbridge's project manager announced for the month of March. cleaned and capped at both ends pipeline from any with the National Energy overseeing the work on Line 21, said the cement Louis Sebert, the minister respon- with steel. Board – one for construction casing goes up the banks of the river on both sible for public engagement and trans- Now, Enbridge is proposing to instability along and the other to decommis- sides. parency, will be in Fort Providence on leave that segment in place and use the river bank." sion the segment of pipeline "It's been in since 1985. We've been monitor- March 13 conducting an open house. horizontal directional drilling to that will be left in place under ing it and there hasn't been anything in the river The open house will run from 5 to 7 insert a new section under the river. Ann Marie Tout the river. from the pipeline," McWatt said. p.m. at the Snowshoe Inn in the din- Tout said horizontal directional Enbridge Pipelines will "I think that for the foreseeable future … it'll ing lounge. drilling is designed specifically to also be applying to the Mack- be cleaned again and it'll be filled with grout, so Sebert will also be holding open minimize environmental impact and is typically enzie Valley Land and Water Board for a land it'll be heavy and anchored where it is. I don't houses in Fort Simpson on April 4, used under large rivers. use permit and Type B water licence to support think we'll be having any issues with any toxins and in Nahanni Butte and Fort Liard "We believe (this) is the best solution. It will their drilling. coming off the pipe." on April 5. ensure long-term protection of the river (and) it "We'd need about 70 to 80 people for this As for the future of the pipeline, Tout said she On March 27, Health and Social will optimize the safety of the pipeline from any project, and we will be working with local busi- is optimistic despite a decision by Imperial Oil to Services Minister Glen Abernethy instability along the river bank," she said. nesses to optimize the benefits to the community suspend production in Norman Wells. will hold a meeting with leaders in The company would drill to a depth of between without negatively impacting the community," "I think any buyer would want an operational Fort Simpson, followed by a public 70 and 100 metres, drilling from both slopes at Tout said, adding the company will need tempor- pipeline because otherwise it's a stranded asset," hearing at 7 p.m. in regard to the Fort the same time for between 45 and 60 days. ary work space on both sides of the river and may she said. Simpson health centre. Pending regulatory and customer approval, need additional land for their right of way. "Our feeling is that regardless of who owns it, Tout said drilling would begin in early August Anticipating an August start to the work, Tout they would want to see the pipeline operational." 4 DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 news Nahendeh MLA blasts budget GNWT operational budget passes with Thompson, O'Reilly opposed

by April Hudson front-line workers, as well as Northern News Services job cuts in the region. Deh Cho He pointed to the loss of Nahendeh MLA Shane four positions in Fort Simpson Thompson was one of two as a sign the government is MLAs to stand against the still not taking the needs of GNWT's 2017-18 operational small communities seriously budget in a vote on March 6. – a criticism he and his pre- The budget passed all three decessors have often levelled readings before the assembly at the government. with Thompson and Frame "It saddens me when this Lake MLA Kevin O'Reilly government cuts positions in voting against it. the first place, but it is very The proposed operational frustrating when they look budget initially sparked strong first at smaller regional cen- opposition from the majority tres to make the cuts," Thomp- of regular MLAs, who said son said, adding the impact of strategic spending was needed four job losses would be the in order to bolster the econ- equivalent of 65 jobs lost in omy. Yellowknife. Much of that opposition "If this government was melted away over the course sincere about making sure we of the legislative assembly's had a strong NWT, they would sitting, after the government seriously look at where cuts agreed to add $4.8 million would have the least impact on toward social and industry all residents." spending. Thompson said that despite Thompson delivered a the GNWT agreeing to defer speech to the assembly on reductions to Aurora College March 6 to outline the con- for its social work and teach- NNSL file photo cerns he still has with the er education programs, he Great Slave Lake MLA Glen Abernethy speaks in the legislative assembly shortly after the 2015 election. budget. expects the programs will be The 2017-18 budget passed the legislative assembly but not without opposition. Nahendeh MLA Shane "When somebody offers eliminated anyway. Thompson and Frame Lake MLA Kevin O'Reilly did not support it when it came time to vote. you something, you need to The deferral was one of the consider it further and look concessions the GNWT made into it a bit closer," Thompson to regular MLAs and means However, no new students will wall," Thompson said. the strategic plan is done will would be fewer Northern said. there will be a fundamental be admitted to the program "I have witnessed this type cause students to lose interest teachers and social workers as His concerns include a lack review of the college before while the review is under way. of approach before. Stopping in the program." students head south for their of input on the budget with any cuts are implemented. "I can see the writing on the the intake of students while The end result, he added, education. Landfill falls under council's microscope Hazardous waste a concern as village aims to extend lifespan of facility

by April Hudson the life of its facility. Northern News Services "What they're proposing is an entire recyc- Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson ling program – even a composting recycling In an effort to clean up and extend the program," she explained. life of Fort Simpson's landfill, councillors She also used the example of Yellowknife reviewed a draft concept design for the facility which gives out a set amount of tags per week

April Hudson/NNSL photo on March 6. for garbage bags. Councillors in Fort Simpson met for their regular meeting on March 6. Clock- According to that report, the capacity of "Not everybody is going to buy into it at the landfill's current waste cell has decreased first but you get people who would get used wise from front are Coun. Marie Lafferty, Coun. Jarret Hardisty, Coun. Liza and the cell is almost full, while the size to it … It's all about extending the life (of McPherson, Amanda Burrill, Mayor Darlene Sibbeston and senior administra- of mixed metals and appliance the landfill) and protecting the tive officer Bill Bennett. piles have increased. environment. I wonder if some- The report was completed "What they're thing like that could be worked by Golder Associates and states into this." that if the landfill's large pile proposing Aside from cleaning up the of metals and other materials vast amounts of scrap metal at stored at the solid waste facility is an entire the landfill, councillors suggested were moved, the landfill's life- recycling prioritizing the cleanup of hazard- span could extend for 13 years. ous waste. A material processing and program." Coun. Sean Whelly said he transportation budget includ- wants to see the village remove ed in the report, which aims Mayor Darlene Sibbeston barrels, paints and solvents. to provide "budgetary guid- "That, to me, is a high-priority ance," suggests a total cost of area," he said. $329,200 for equipment, processing time and "You get rid of two things – metals, which other infrastructure but does not include a create space, and hazardous goods." detailed transportation cost, which could cost Sibbeston also suggested council look at between $120,000 and $220,000. "opening the door" to the landfill and allowing Senior administrative officer Bill Bennett companies. said in his report to council that the capital "(We could) say, 'Take what you want at plan includes $260,000 for some of the clean- your own expense; we're not going to charge up work, although he noted that money won't you, we don't want anything from it, just cover all the work that needs to be done. take what you want and bring it down to get Mayor Darlene Sibbeston suggested the recycled at whatever facility you choose," she village look at implementing a recycling said. program, pointing to a proposal from "Then look at it after that and (see) what Fort Smith, which is also looking to extend we have left." opinions DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 5 Cold exposes true Northern resilience Northern News Services and adults alike. March 5 was, by any measure, That was the signal, the kick-off a frigid start to Beavertail Jambo- point for a week of annual cele- ree celebrations in Fort Simpson. brations in Fort Simpson. The wind howled and bit. It was People have been playing one of those cold, blustery winds sports, facing off over crib boards that numbed any flesh exposed to at the recreation centre and get- the elements for more than a few ting ready to feast in true Deh Cho seconds. fashion. And in the midst of Elsewhere in the it all, Fort Simpson frol- region, other commun- icked. ities are looking forward The last two months to their own celebrations. have been sad ones for Nahanni Butte, Sambaa many communities in K'e and Fort Liard will all the region, marked by be celebrating the com- unexpected deaths and ing spring in a week's subsequent mourning. APRIL time while Fort Provi- Adding to that bleak- dence is gearing up for its ness is the North's HUDSON Bison Jamboree the fol- long, dark winter lowing week. nights. This editorial would be But the days are getting longer remiss if it did not mention the now and the region is preparing exceptional efforts of the people for spring. That may not heal the who organize these events. hurt many people are feeling right In Fort Simpson, the Beavertail now but it at least gives them committee put a tremendous something to look forward to. amount of time this year into fes- March 5 was a prime example tival deliberations. of the resilience of Northern Years-old traditions – such people. as that of holding King, Queen, Youth in Fort Simpson spent Prince and Princess contests the afternoon at a sliding hill and together – have been altered in skating rink, sharing hot choco- favour of a strategy that seems late over a fire, heedless of the designed to encourage people to cold and simply enjoying the after- participate in the week's many noon. events. Later that night, with the wind The committee also switched still roaring and flurries of snow up the jamboree's usual event list, still coming down, a stoic group of inviting comedy-hypnotist Scott volunteers belonging to Fort Simp- Ward for a March 9 appearance son's fire department bundled up and scheduling new events such and headed to the arbour to set as a men's beauty contest to light- off fireworks. en the mood. If a subsequent outpouring of Thanks to the people who have gratitude toward those volunteers given their time toward organizing on social media is any indication, these festivals – not just in Fort their willingness to push through Simpson but across the Deh Cho the cold temperatures in – people are getting ready to give order to put on a light show spring a royal welcome. warmed the hearts of children Hats off to the Northern spirit.

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Fort Simpson Nahanni Butte Fo r t Providence Jean Marie April Hudson/NNSL photo Fo r t L iar d River Yellowknife 37 Trout Lake Great Slave Kakisa 3 Lake GETTING READY FOR FUN Hay River Megan Kaglik-Lapierre shows off her bright red sled as she makes her way to a sliding party in Fort Simpson on March 5.

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Elisabeth Nelson, left, Logan Hardisty, Javen Payou, Nick Kirby and instructor Simon Howard do up the buckles on their snowboards.

Snowboarder Zachary Berreault gives a thumbs-up from his spot on the hill. Simon Howard helps Ashanti Timbre as she glides down the hill.

Elizabeth Nelson grins behind her snowgear as Nigel Timbre takes the course. Javen Payou was all smiles as he hauled his board she takes a break from snowboarding. to the hill. photo stories DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 7

Zachary Berreault takes a jump while learning snowboarding at Hay Lake.

SNOWBOARDING Feature by Sophie Kirby Syles Timbre, left, Logan Hardisty and Nigel Timbre get ready for another run. Northern News Services who attended the hamlet's Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard snowboarding clinic spent the Accompanied by two better part of March 4 and 5 at instructors from the NWT Hay Lake, as well as dedicat- Snowboard Association, a gag- ing the evening of March 3 gle of youth from Fort Liard to preparing for the clinic and took to the slopes on the week- fitting their boots. end to learn some new skills. Instructors included Nick Armed with boards, boots Kirby and Simon Howard. and warm winter gear, youth – text by April Hudson

Joseph Timbre takes the jump at Hay Lake.

Instructor Simon Howard watches as Logan Keanna McLeod, back, and Zachary Berreault in AJ McLeod shows off his board. Hardisty prepares to stand up on the board. the front take a breather on the hill. 8 DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 news Gardening enthusiasts converge 'Timing is right' for NWT agriculture strategy, says ITI rep during conference

by April Hudson Institute, Ecology North, the six pillars needed to develop on March 5 the conference food for Northerners. What We Learned. Northern News Services department and others, the the territory's agricultural sec- provided an opportunity for a The plan is to accomplish "People grow food in all 33 Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson weekend took first youth and tor. wider discussion of the recent- this by identifying training communities. Some of them A three-day agriculture then other delegates on a trip Tracy St. Denis, director ly released strategy. opportunities, ensuring that have farmer's markets, com- conference in Fort Simpson through the world of agricul- of economic diversification "The response we got back the Department of Lands munity fairs – even the jams brought together gardeners of ture. for the Department of Indus- was that people are excited adopts an approach that sup- being created in Tuktoyaktuk" all ages from across the region Topics included getting try, Tourism and Investment, about it. They're glad the ports agriculture and finding she said. to hone their green thumbs. youth involved with garden- described the strategy as a GNWT got together with the ways to get funding for those "That was the foundation The Dehcho Agriculture ing, school gardening, seeding "roadmap." different departments to sup- interested in farming among for this strategy." Conference, hosted by the and farmer's markets, as well "This is the first strategy port this sector," she said. other things. Although the strategy is a Department of Industry, Tour- as composting and green- of its type, and it talks about "This was a great oppor- St. Denis said a year ago five-year plan, St. Denis said ism and Investment, brought houses. some things we need to do tunity to talk about the strat- the department went to the ter- it will be reviewed regularly in up to four representatives The conference came just to advance the sector," she egy." ritory's 33 communities to dis- to ensure the territory is "still from each community in the as the territorial government explained. The hope is that they can cuss how agriculture affects on the right path." region to attend. announced the release of the St. Denis, who attended boost the agriculture industry each of them. The information There will be flexibility With presentations from NWT Agriculture Strategy, a the Dehcho Agriculture Con- while reducing the cost and from those sessions was com- for the government to adapt its the Northern Farm Training five-year plan that includes ference in Fort Simpson, said increasing the availability of piled into a document titled plan if need be. Beavertail jamboree running all weekend

Northern News Services Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson Beavertail Jamboree is underway with a full weekend of events still to come. On March 9, there will be a feast at the recreation centre, followed by finals for the Beaver Cup and the crowing of the Beavertail Prince and Princess. At 8 p.m., hypnotist Scott Ward will perform. COMMUNITY On March 10, a community bar- becue at noon will be followed Clips by games for youth and children with April Hudson throughout the afternoon. Radio bingo will be at 5 p.m., and there [email protected] will be a youth talent show at 7 p.m. followed by a family dance. March 11 kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by snow drag races at the snye at 12 p.m. Adult traditional games will run throughout the afternoon, with an adult talent show scheduled for 6 p.m. There will also be a men's beauty contest and an adult dance. March 12 wraps up the jamboree with a family fun run, a fish fry and closing ceremonies at 2 p.m., where the crowning of the King and Queen will take place. The Open Sky Creative Society will be holding a beaver or rabbit mitt workshop with Louisa Moreau from March 24 to 26. Echo Dene School out for week Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard School is closed for students at Echo Dene School as staff attend professional development from March 8 to 10.

Federal representatives visit Jean Marie River Tthek'ehdeli/Jean Marie River On March 9, representatives from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency will be in the community from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to provide information on the federal government's services and benefits.

April Hudson/NNSL photo KEEPING WARM IN THE COLD Sporting a Beavertail Jamboree pin and thick fur mittens, Bruce Dowdeswell shovels a layer of snow off Fort Simpson's outdoor ice rink. news DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 9

NNSL file photo Edward Cholo, left, and Nicolas de Pelham, Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management, community monitors for Liidlii Kue First Nation, look at maps that show the extent of the permafrost thaw at Scotty Creek since 1947 in 2013. Next week 10 high school students will have their chance to learn their way around the Scotty Creek facility. Scientists reach out to youth Researcher says 'all hands on deck' needed to address changing Northern climate

by April Hudson versity, the GNWT and Deh- all hands on deck to address Herb Norwegian. They will Scotty Creek Research Station One result of permafrost Northern News Services cho First Nations. The Scotty these things." also work with Fort Simp- in the mid-1990s. thaw is flooding as the ground Deh Cho Creek research station is one Quinton hopes the program son's Edward Cholo, whose The station is located by surface lowers. That causes Ten high school students of several sites the university at Scotty Creek will mesh with traditional trapline runs along Goose Lake south of Fort black spruce trees to die off, from Thomas Simpson Sec- operates in the territory. Dehcho First Nations' Dehcho the old army road near the Simpson. Around 1999, Quin- resulting in a forest turning ondary School in Fort Simp- Part of the university's K'ehodi program, an environ- research station. ton says work began to install into a wetland. son and Deh Gah School agreement with the territory mental stewardship initiative While on course, students semi-permanent sensors, Around 2005, research- in Fort Providence will be is to increase local capacity that began in 2014. will learn about aquatic ecol- which kicked off a long-term ers began to bring in inter- joining researchers at the and engage in training activ- "This is a nice opportun- ogy and how to use scientific archive of data from the facil- disciplinary people to study Scotty Creek ities, Quinton ity to align on ongoing and instruments to take and ana- ity. gas fluxes, carbon and meth- Research Sta- explained. new initiatives. Maybe Scotty lyze snow and soil samples. "Initially, it was a study ane, as well as linking into tion south of "It's a time to "In the spirit of Creek can play a role in help- They will learn forest char- on water resources and hydro- international agencies such as Fort Simpson that, we've come ing to prepare guardians," acteristics and take measure- logical processes, but as time NASA. next week. come together, up with this new Quinton said. ments of tree height, diameter went on we noticed the land- "We started re-orienting They will course," he said. "It's a time to come togeth- and density. scape was changing due to our research to address these be the first and a good "The idea was er, and a good place to come They will also need to thawing permafrost," he questions about how climate students to to do this across together is Scotty Creek." analyze their data and write explained. warming is changing the participate in a place to come the Deh Cho and During the course, stu- reports. "It's really stark out there land," Quinton explained. "We credit course, together is have students dents will hear from Dehcho Quinton and his fellow in terms of how obvious the are really focusing on areas of led by Wilfrid reply." First Nations Grand Chief researchers began working at change is." intense permafrost thaw." Laurier Uni- Scotty Creek." In order to be versity associ- Bill Quinton considered for the ate professor course, students Bill Quinton, were required where they to write a letter will learn firsthand about explaining why they wanted ecohydrology and the impact to take it. climate change has been hav- "They were referring to ing on the region. their concerns about how The course runs from things were changing," Quin- March 11 to 18 and brings ton said. the students and researchers "I think there was a real together with elders and repre- sense that the challenge is so sentatives from Dehcho First large with climate change and Nations. all the uncertainty it brings Quinton said the course is to water resources and other a partnership between the uni- resources, that we really need 10 DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 alternatives

STREET talk What's your favourite thing to Student of the week with April Hudson do when it's really cold out? [email protected]

Hadley Tsetso Alayna Tale Nateyaa Tanche "When it's really cold out, I "I like playing with my baby "I bury myself in the snow, and jump into the snow and if it's cousins!" sometimes I make snowmen, hard enough I make snowmen and sometimes I hop through out of it." the snow." SELA HORESAY

Age: 7 Parents: Yvonne and Wilfred Horesay Community: Fort Simpson Teacher's comments: "Sela is always ready to earn and has been working hard in math." Favourite subject: Art, especially cutting out things and painting. Favourite book: Rhyming books Hobbies: Building houses and cars out of Lego James Wyatt-Gargan Career aspirations: Teacher Tyrell Cook-Gargan Rebecca Nowdlak Favourite food: Hamburgers and pomegranates "My favourite thing is to stay "I build snow tunnels and "I play outside on the play- inside and play with my toys. I make snowmen with the ground with my friends." have an awesome Hot Wheels snow." race track I play with."

Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You may find yourself teetering between responsibilities to work, friends and even family. It's possible you Parents shut out of homes will need to set aside some time to play catch-up in the coming days. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Listen before you make assumptions, Taurus. Resist any temptation to wildly post or chat about personal purchased for children information. You might regret it later on. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Finances are your main priority this Recently we helped each of our three 30-something children week, Gemini. Whether you have a lot in savings or are floundering buy homes by acting as guarantor. My husband spent hours paycheck to paycheck, it is time to reassess your financial situa- helping with repairs and maintenance. I help with the grandchil- DIRECT tion. dren several times a week, and we often have everyone over for CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if things are stressful at home, it meals. Answers may be necessary to step away for some breathing room. Book a None of this would be a problem except that, apart from a with Wayne & Tamara Mitchell vacation so everyone can unwind and recharge. verbal thank-you, there has been no other gesture of thanks from [email protected] LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take a deep breath and try to relax, Leo. You any of them. We feel hurt, disappointed and a bit embarrassed, and wonder if our expectation of something more is unreason- have been operating on overdrive for some time now and you're spelled out—fees, penalties, due dates and everything else. But just about out of gas. Book that vacation, pronto. able. Some of our friends received flowers, wine and tickets to a show for providing less help to their children. Others have also as cosigner, you didn't spell out what you expected. The bank VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 A promising collaboration may be on the had little or nothing. told them. You didn't. In your mind you had secret expectations. horizon, Virgo. This could prove interesting and also propel a hobby We understand perfectly how you feel. You want a nice, or your career a bit further than you had anticipated. These children were brought up to know better. We would just like a simple invitation to dinner at their homes to say spontaneous, meaningful thank-you. Everyone likes that. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, newfound success earns you the thanks for putting yourselves on the line for us. But some events—graduation from university, the birth of a recognition you deserve. It could mean a promotion to a corner The hurt is festering but we don't know how to resolve the baby, the purchase of a first home—are milestones in a young office or even the opportunity to enjoy a new, more lucrative job matter. We get conflicting advice from friends, with some say- adult's life. How can they share the stage? elsewhere. ing we should count it a privilege to help and should expect Put yourself in their shoes. If this is their home, they are sup- SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A dream or a passion project you have nothing, while others are incensed on our behalf. posed to be making payments. They are paying taxes, insurance been working on for several months may finally come to fruition, Martha and utilities. You didn't give them a house. You gave them a Scorpio. Make changes gradually and success will follow. debt the bank would have prevented them from having. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, there's no wiggle room Martha, you say you raised them to know better. If that state- We shouldn't expect to be compensated for something we left for apprehension or ambivalence. Take action this week and ment is true and all three children gave you the same level of give freely. If we do, the gift is not free, from the heart, without it could be a turning point in your life. Seal the deal however you thank-you, then this is what they consider adequate thanks. strings attached. We should not think we are giving a gift if we choose. If you get the same answer from each child, and you think expect anything – anything – in return. If we have to tell some- CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, the key to landing on your the answer should be X but they say Y, then your answer is one how to say thank you, what is the value of the thank-you? feet is to always expect the curveballs that will be thrown your way. wrong. In addition, if they couldn't have afforded their houses When thanks are not instinctively given, they are hollow. This way you are always on your toes and can adapt quickly. without your guarantee, didn't you get them into a house they We understand your feelings, but those feelings are not help- AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Now is a good time to declutter your might otherwise have been prevented from having? ful in this situation. Your children may not think you gave them life, Aquarius. Start sorting through your belongings, then move on Whether their credit rating wasn't high enough to get the a gift. They may think you gave them a debt. to any emotional baggage you've been carrying. loan, or their income and savings weren't sufficient for a loan, Wayne & Tamara PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 This week is ripe for love, Pisces. A more time would likely have solved those issues. In this sense, If you have any questions or comments for Wayne or Tamara, romantic connection may finally bloom or you may get news that you circumvented the financial rules and safeguards. Should you please forward e-mail to [email protected] or write to Wayne someone is expecting a baby. be thanked for that? When a loan is given, all the details are & Tamara Mitchell, Station A, Box 2820, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2R1 sports & recreation DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 11 Deh Cho fights to place at traditional games Annual traditional games championship sees Fort Simpson, Fort Providence students soar

by April Hudson taking second place overall "I like playing. It's a lot of Northern News Services with a distance of 296 feet. fun," she said. Somba K'e/Yellowknife That would have been a "The hardest part was Students from Fort Provi- new record for the territory going up against Gameti." dence's Deh Gah School, Fort had it not been for William This was Erasmus' second Simpson's Bompas Elemen- McDonald School's Gillian time to the games, and she tary School and Fort Liard's Furniss, who held on for 401 said she plans to attend again Echo Dene School went up feet and one inch, claiming next year. against traditional games the top spot. "I like seeing all my cous- players from Bompas sent ins, and I want to meet new across the terri- seven partici- people," she said. tory, eking out "The pants and two Brittany Kendo, who didn't the odd win coaches in total. place but played in all the during cham- hardest part Tsetso said she games, agreed that hand- pionships at the was happy to games was the best part of the end of February. was going up place first in championships. From Bom- against stick pull, which Kendo captained the Bom- pas, Cadence she described pas team against East Three Erasmus took Gameti." as her favourite School from Inuvik, going up second place traditional sport. against her cousin in the pro- in snow snake Cadence Erasmus "It was pretty cess who was captaining East female, throw- easy, and it was a Three's team. ing a distance of good experience. "The captains had to go 59 feet and falling short of I met a lot of new people," she up against each other, and the placing first by just one inch. said, adding the experience winner's team went first," she Erasmus and classmate Jai- lived up to her expectations. explained, adding she won her cee Tsetso also placed in stick "I really wanted to go to game. pull, with Tsetso taking first the games so I could compete Bompas' game against East and Erasmus coming in third against different athletes." Three School came in the in their group. Erasmus said her favourite loser's bracket, with Bompas Deh Gah School's Marina part of the tournament was winning that and two subse- Walker put up a strong show- playing in the handgame tour- quent games before losing to ing in the female wrist hang, nament. Gameti.

James McCarthy/NNSL photo Deh Gah School's Marina Walker placed second overall in the female wrist hang competition during the traditional games championship in Yellowknife on Feb. 25. Walker scored a distance of 296 feet.

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AGE: 8 Max was spotted at the sliding hill in Fort Simpson on March 5 where he and his friends were playing in the snow. While April Hudson/NNSL photo most of the children spent their time sip- ping hot chocolate and sliding down the A HOT DRINK hill, Max and his friends played in the Hayden Kraus brushes off some snow as he enjoys a cup of hot chocolate while snow while they waited for the outdoor huddled around a fire on the freezing, windy afternoon of March 5. MAX SIMON rink to be cleared. 12 DEH CHO DRUM, Thursday, March 9, 2017

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