Dechinta Events
As our programs at Dechinta continue to grow, we have witnessed the transformative impact that intergenerational land reconnection has on the strength, knowledge, and wellbeing of the Dene communities that we work with. As we have grown over the past few years, we have been able to offer more programs to students and community members that are committed to revitalizing and practicing Dene culture. In doing so, we have seen how a culturally-informed curriculum fosters a sense of cultural pride in communities while increasing individual confidence around local protocols, practices and skills.
Check below for upcoming events!
Ndè Wexè | With the Land - Gallery Opening!
Ndè Wexè | With the Land: Emergent Artists at Dechinta
Featuring works from the Dechinta Community. For several semesters, Dechinta students have been invited to create art in response to their land-based educational experiences. Come celebrate their stunning creations. Their work is rooted in first-hand experiences of working with fish, bones, skins, plants, medicines, and stories - stories of self-discovery, family, ancestors and justice.
Gallery Dates: Open from October 19th to January 9th | Monday to Sunday, 10am-6pm
Gallery Location: Centre Square Mall - 5014 - 50th Street
Gallery Phone: 867-920-8687
Additional Events:
Gallery Opening and Exhibit Tour
October 19th, 6-8pm
*light refreshments will be servedArtists Talk and Exhibit Tour
November 5th, 6-8pm
*light refreshments served
of the Land and Water | Celebrating Indigenous Sexualities, Genders and Ways of Being
Dechinta is excited to announce our upcoming multi-series event in Whitehorse - 'Of Land and Water - Celebrating Indigenous Sexualities, Genders and Ways of Being.'
Northern Student Research Gathering: Share research, connect with others
Connect, share and support other Northern summer students by signing up to participate in our Northern Student Research Gathering, hosted by Aurora College and Dechinta
STORIES FROM AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE
February 14, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the submission of Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow, a document written by the Yukon Indian People/Yukon Native Brotherhood and submitted to Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in 1973.
Ndè Sı̀ı̀ Wet’aɂà Book Launch and Handgames in Whitehorse
Dechinta is excited to announce our upcoming book launch and hand games event in Whitehorse next Wednesday, January 11th from 6:00-8:30pm at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre!
Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal Launch in Yellowknife In collaboration with Aurora College and Hotii ts’eeda
A few weeks ago, Dechinta hosted the Yellowknife launch of the Xàgots’eèhk’ǫ̀ Journal in collaboration with Aurora College and Hotii ts’eeda!
