Eghàlats’ììda / Let’s Work!

Tłı̨chǫ Government has made the decision to postpone the Eghàlats’ììda / Let’s Work, Tłı̨chǫ Workers Gathering scheduled for May 17th and May 18th at the Kǫ) Gocho Sportsplex Centre in Behchokǫ). This decision comes as a result of the wildfires occurring in Hay River and Kátł'odeeche First Nation reserve as well as two deaths in our community. We expect to reschedule this event in the fall and will communicate a future date as soon as possible. Masì cho to everyone that has dedicated their time and resources to this event, notably our staff, sponsors, prizes donors, career & resource fair representatives, and speakers; we will continue working with you in the future. For our participants, sponsors, booth vendors, and speakers, our team will be in touch as soon as possible. We are working hard to publish an FAQ to our website that answers as many of your questions as possible. You can direct any of your questions to letswork@tlicho.ca In Tłı̨chǫ Unity.

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The Eghàlats'ììda / Let's Work Gathering will bring together Tłı̨chǫ youth, Tłı̨chǫ mine employees and remote workers; with the goal of celebrating these workers and raising awareness of the many careers available both in and out of the mine sector. The Eghàlats'ììda / Let's Work Gathering is open to all Tłı̨chǫ Citizens.

Participants will have the opportunity to share their mining and remote work experiences and learn about future employment and training opportunities, including post-mine closure.

In addition, the gathering will include:

• Special guest speakers
• Live demonstrations
• Industry presentations
• Interactive displays
• Prize draws and giveaways

When is the date of the rescheduled gathering? 

We are currently exploring possible dates to reschedule the event and will share this as soon as possible. 

Why has the gathering been postponed?

The decision to postpone the gathering came as a result of the wildfires occurring in Hay River and on Kátł'odeeche First Nation reserve, as well as two deaths in our community. 

Masì cho to everyone that has dedicated their time and resources to this event. We look forward to seeing you at Eghàlats’ììda / Let’s Work, Tłı̨chǫ Workers Gathering in the near future.

Who should attend the gathering?

The goal of Eghàlats'ììda / Let's Work Gathering is to bring together Tłı̨chǫ youth, Tłı̨chǫ mine employees and remote workers. We encourage those that are open to work or are looking to make a career change to attend, as well as students and families. Eghàlats'ììda / Let's Work is open to all Tłı̨chǫ Citizens.

Will the agenda for the gathering remain the same? 

The agenda for Eghàlats'ììda / Let's Work will depend on the availability of our speakers and booth representatives. We will update the agenda as soon as possible.

I am a sponsor, booth representative, and/or prize donor. Who can I contact to discuss rescheduling? 

Masì cho for your time and commitment to Eghàlats’ììda / Let’s Work. We hope to continue working with you in the future. A member of our planning team will reach out to discuss rescheduling the event. You are always welcome to email  letswork@tlicho.ca  and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. 

I am interested in sponsorship, being a booth representative, or donating prizes. Who can I contact about this? 

Masì cho for your interest in Eghàlats’ììda / Let’s Work! We would be honoured to work with you. Please email  letswork@tlicho.ca  and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. 

For more information, please contact  letswork@tlicho.ca