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Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve

Area closure – Desnéthcheé (Spiritual Gathering Site)

Issued: June 24, 2024

Starts: August 4, 2024

Ends: August 16, 2024

Pursuant to section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the Superintendent has designated the following activities in Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve as prohibited:

Entry to Desnéthcheé (the Spiritual Gathering site) and surrounding area from August 4 to 16, 2024, except for members of the Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation and their invited guests. This closure does not apply to Indigenous peoples engaged in activities protected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act. Maximum penalty $25,000

Area closure during the spiritual gathering covering the east end of Charlton Bay and the mouth of the Lockhart River.
Spiritual Gathering Site Area Closure Desnéthcheé
  • Text Version This map identifies the area closure during Desnéthcheé, the spiritual gathering. The area is represented by a red hatched rectangle covering the east end of Charlton Bay and the mouth of the Lockhart River. The area does not cover Pike’s Portage trail and Reliance, both located at the bottom of the map. An inset map is located at the top left corner showing the area within the boundary of Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve.

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