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Festivals and Events - Sahtu

Communities in the Sahtu region include:
Colville Lake, Déline, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells and Tulita.

DELINE

Annual Spiritual Gathering - August 15
The Deline Spiritual Gathering is an event held every year on the anniversary of the prophet Ehtseo Ayha’s birthday. People from all over the Northwest Territories congregate in Deline to participate in various discussions and workshops for spiritual, religious, and healing purposes. The event also is designed for participants to experience the traditional way of healing as well as sharing traditional philosophies of life. It is an honour to share the wisdom and knowledge that is given to the people by the late prophet Ayha. There are many activities of spiritual growth including teaching of inner self process, dealing with past hurt, dealing with social problems and discussions of dene history, legends and spirituality.
Phone: 867-589-3151
Fax: 867-589-4208
Email: dfn_manager@gov.deline.ca

FORT GOOD HOPE

Wood Block Music Festival - July
A community festival with traditional games and music.
Phone: Edna @ (867)598-2154, Sareta @ (867)598-2771 or Mavis @ (867)598-2101

NORMAN WELLS

Spring Fling - April - Early
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a parade, dance, snowmobile races and a "rat-race" featuring wooden muskrats floating down the creek.
Phone: (867) 587-3700

Black Bear Jamboree - August
Community Dance
Phone: (867) 587-2238