Caribou Recovery Plan Treaty Simulation
This workshop is being led by Molly Stollmeyer, Tarren Impey, and Steven Showalter of the Gordon Foundation. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
8:30 AM
Hı̨dó Gogha Sénégots’ıa - Planning for the Future in the Sahtu
This workshop is being led by Melanie Harding and Leon Andrew of the Ɂehdzo Got'ı̨nę Gots'ę́ Nákedı (Sahtú Renewable Resources Board), Walter Bezha (Délı̨nę Renewable Resources Council), and Fred Andrew Jr (Tulit’a Renewable Resources Council). Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
On the Land Disease Investigation Workshop: How To Deal With a Sick Caribou (Part 1)
This workshop is being led by Fabien Mavrot (University of Calgary), Olivia Hee (University of Calgary), and Naima Jutha (Government of the Northwest Territories). Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
Telling the Story of Medzih: Bringing Together Different Knowledges of Northern Mountain Caribou in the South-West NWT
This workshop is being led by Colleen Murchison and Sarah Arnold of Parks Canada (Nahanni National Park Reserve). Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
12:00 PM
Welcome Desk Opens
Pick up your badge and delegate package, check out the silent auction and get your questions answered by friendly volunteers.
1:00 PM
On the Land Disease Investigation Workshop: How To Deal With a Sick Caribou (Part 2)
This workshop is being led by Fabien Mavrot (University of Calgary), Olivia Hee (University of Calgary), and Naima Jutha (Government of the Northwest Territories). Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
1:30 PM
Robust and Nimble Caribou and Landscape Modelling Using SpaDES
This workshop is being led by Eliot McIntire (Natural Resources Canada) and Julie Turner (University of Alberta). Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited.
5:00 PM
Welcome Reception at Wıìlıìdeh - Yellowknife River
Transportation to the welcome reception will leave from the Explorer Hotel and Chateau Nova Hotel beginning at 4:45pm. Dress for being outdoors and expect sun and mosquitos. We kick off a full week of activities with a welcome reception at Wıìlıìdeh (Yellowknife River), traditional site of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. Programming includes a drum dance, feeding of the fire, cultural demonstrations and a locally sourced feast. This is an alcohol-free event. Meal options for specific food allergies and dietary requirements will be available. Don’t forget to try the signature (alcohol-free) drinks: The Tundra Trekker - A crisp and refreshing northern-inspired botanical cooler featuring wild harvested NWT berry syrup, Labrador tea, and bright citrus notes. Finished with sparkling water and aromatic rosemary, this drink captures the spirit of travelling across the open tundra under northern skies. The Lichen Grazer - A smooth and comforting northern cream-style mocktail inspired by the flavours of the boreal forest. Creamy oat milk blends with fireweed honey, spruce tip syrup, and vanilla for a subtly sweet and earthy drink reminiscent of caribou grazing grounds.