In Person NWT Council of Leaders Meeting September 17, 2024 Yellowknife
On September 17 2024, Ɂek’wahtı̨dǝ́ Danny Gaudet and DKK Members Leonard Kenny, Gina Bayha, and Dora Blondin, attended the NWT Council of Leaders annual in person meeting. They were supported by Intergovernmental Relations Director Stephanie Irlbacher-Fox and Government Relations Officer Cynthia Modese.
The focus of discussion was on issues of common interest. Ɂek’wahtı̨dǝ́ Danny Gaudet added his voice to advocating for GNWT to take steps to address the cost of living crisis in the Sahtu. He spoke about the needs for more housing in the community, and presented GNWT with solutions for the issues, where GNWT can support DGG efforts, in particular DGG efforts to secure additional stable funding from Canada.
Ɂek’wahtı̨dǝ́ and DKK members Kenny, Dolphus and Blondin also raised issues around cost of living, the need for better health care supports, and actions being taken to support youth in the community. It was noted that a number of youth from other NWT communities attended the annual Spiritual Gathering during August 2024 .
At the meeting, all leaders agreed to go together to Ottawa to advocate for federal action on issues common to all NWT communities.