Ni Hat’ni Dene is a network of Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation members, young and old, who serve as the stewards of Thaidene Nëné. An important responsibility of Ni Hat’ni Dene guardians is the transmission of knowledge to younger generations. Each summer, interns aged 18-24 join crews led by senior guardians. As they spend time on the land and water, interns learn about navigation, harvesting, reading the weather, language, and safety in the Dene way (by doing). This intergenerational transfer of knowledge ensures our rights and responsibilities as Łutsël K’é Dene in the stewardship of Thaidene Nëné will continue to be recognized and exercised into the future.
Contact
Sunrise Lockhart – nihatnicoordinator22@gmail.com