Sahtu youth learn on the land
Dene Ts'i?li? On-the-Land School hosts first students
Benny Doctor stands in the doorway of one of a cabin at Bennett Field between Deline and Tulita on March 1. The first ever Dene Ts'i?li? On-the-Land School took place for two weeks in February and March. - Pat Kane photo
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Kassina Ryder
Northern News Services
Monday, April 10, 2017
SAHTU
Sahtu youth spent about two weeks on the land from Feb. 17 to March 6 learning a variety of skills as part of the newly launched Dene Ts'i?li? On-the-Land School, said Maura Meng, program co-ordinator with the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board.
Rosie Takazo works on a moose hide as an instructor at the Dene Ts'i?li? On-the-Land School on March 1. - Pat Kane photo
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The school took place at Bennett Field between Deline and Tulita and taught participants traditional skills, such as setting nets and sewing, but also included a multimedia component.
Hands On Media Education, a Montreal-based company that delivers media workshops, worked with students to create digital stories about their time on the land.
Participants also earned their firearms possession and acquisition licences.
The program was open to youth between 18 and 30 years old.
