News & Events

Sahtì Ekwǫ̀ (Bluenose-East) received approval for a proposal from the Advisory Committee for Cooperation on Wildlife Management (ACCWM) that will see the herd status improve to a yellow (increasing). Photo by John Nagy/GNWT-ENR
Sahtì Ekwǫ̀ (Bluenose-East) status upgraded as numbers appear to be improving
One of three caribou herds managed by the Advisory Committee for Cooperation on Wildlife Management (ACCWM) was given an improved herd status by the… READ MORE »
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported during the February Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB) meeting that there were 69 dìga harvested over the winter of 2022 as part of the five-year Dìga Management Program. Photo by Anne Gunn/GNWT-ENR
Wolf management program shows signs of success in third annual report
Dìga (wolf) carcasses collected are getting younger and dìga harvesters are having continued success as part of a five-year effort to stabilize and… READ MORE »
The WRRB did not approve the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources moving forward with a reconnaissance survey for Kǫ̀k’èetı̀ Ekwǫ̀ this June. During its February board meeting, Board Members maintained that the survey will introduce unnecessary noise disturbance while the ɂekwǫ are calving. WRRB file photo
WRRB reviews monitoring actions
The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB) did not approve plans by the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) to conduct a… READ MORE »
Kǫ̀k’èetı̀ Ekwǫ̀ (Bathurst caribou) remain in a critical-low state according to the Bathurst Caribou Advisory Committee. WRRB staff attended the January BCAC meeting where the status was decided upon. A draft action management plan is expected to be presented to the Board later this year.  Anne Gunn/GNWT-ENR
Kǫ̀k’èetı̀ Ekwǫ̀ (Bathurst caribou) to remain at critical low status
Kǫ̀k’èetı̀ Ekwǫ̀ (Bathurst caribou) was determined to remain at a critical-low level after the second Bathurst Caribou Advisory Committee (BCAC)… READ MORE »
2023 WRRB Calendar
HOT OFF THE PRESS! 2023 Calendar Now Available
HOT OFF THE PRESS! The 2023 WRRB Calendar has been printed featuring some of Our Favourite Wek'èezhìı Waterways. If you have not received a copy,… READ MORE »
The WRRB will be closed over the holidays and will reopen on Jan. 3, 2023.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Hazǫǫ, Taatı eyıts’ǫ Ehdaı̨dzęę́ chǫ nezı̨ naxıxè wheɂǫ!  The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board… READ MORE »
Tłı̨chǫ Arts Holiday Sale and Showcase
Tłı̨chǫ Arts Holiday Sale and Showcase
Tłı̨chǫ artists will be on hand this weekend to help you celebrate the Christmas season.   The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre in… READ MORE »
The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB) approved the first Bathurst Caribou Action Plan at its board meeting on Sept. 14. Photo by Simon Whitehouse/WRRB
Board approves Bathurst Caribou Action Plan
The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB) approved the first Bathurst Caribou Action Plan at its board meeting on Sept. 14.  The plan,… READ MORE »
ENR reported that 41 forest fires were actioned in 2022 in the North Slave region. Photo courtesy of the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Forty-one forest fires actioned in North Slave in 2022
GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) reported an ‘exceptionally dry summer’ in a presentation to the Wek'èezhìı Renewable… READ MORE »
The WRRB recently approved three status re-listings of migratory birds. Photos by Gordon Court and Government of Canada.
WRRB approves three status re-listings of migratory birds
The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board voted to support the status listings of three bird species following a presentation by representatives… READ MORE »
WRRB Conservation Biologist Aimee Guile consults with Bobby Lafferty during a presentation on tǫdzı (boreal caribou) in Behchokǫ̀, Oct. 12.
Tǫdzı (Boreal Caribou) tour through Tłı̨chǫ Communities
The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB) is in the process of touring the four Tłı̨chǫ communities in October and November to get input from… READ MORE »
Orange Shirt Pin design courtesy of Tribal Roots. Photo credit: Simon Whitehouse
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB) will be closed on Friday, Sept. 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.… READ MORE »
On the Land Collaborative
NWT On the Land Collaborative Funding Now Available
The NWT On the Land Collaborative announced on Sept. 2 that applications for grant funding for the land programs in the NWT are now available. (https… READ MORE »
Photo credit: Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB)
In memory of Eddie Erasmus
The Wek’èezhìı Renewable Resources Board and staff are deeply saddened by the passing of our Board member and former Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief, Eddie… READ MORE »
Photo credit: Liam Cowan Photography
FURBEARER FRIDAY: Catching up with the wolverine
Welcome to Furbearer Friday! Our focus today is on the Nǫ̀gha (wolverine). Though small in size, the nǫ̀gha is found in low densities in the… READ MORE »
Photo credit: Simon Whitehouse
It's Calendar season again!
The Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board is now putting together the 2023 calendar.  We are now accepting photos for the 'Our Favourite Wek… READ MORE »
Photo credit: Andy Krisch, ENR
Caribou management proposals reviewed
The Bathurst (Kǫ̀k’èetı̀ Ekwǫ̀) and Bluenose East (Sahtì Ekwǫ̀) barren-ground caribou herds both had joint management proposals reviewed and… READ MORE »
Photo credit: John Nagy, ENR. The Sahtì Ekwǫ̀ (Bluenose-East caribou) herd was reassessed this spring to a red-yellow status by the Advisory Committee for Cooperation on Wildlife Management. The Wek'èezhìı Renewable Resources Board is cautioning that it may be too premature to loosen restrictions on a herd that had a red low-level status though numbers appear to be increasing.
WRRB maintains precaution on stabilizing Sahtì Ekwǫ̀ (Bluenose-East caribou) herd
​ A compromise was reached on the status of the Sahtì Ekwǫ̀ (Bluenose-East caribou) herd this spring after months of deliberation between member… READ MORE »