A new online space is now open for anyone looking to explore the history, language, and culture of the Tłı̨chǫ people. The Tłı̨chǫ Government has launched a redesigned website called Tłı̨chǫ History, offering a comprehensive digital hub for Tłı̨chǫ stories, oral history, traditional place names, photographs, language materials, and historical records from across Monfwi Gogha De Niitlee, the traditional use area of the Tłı̨chǫ.
The site features five main sections: Explore, Timeline, Maps, Learn, and Gallery. The Explore section shares stories in the voices of the Tłı̨chǫ people. The Timeline traces key events such as the signing of Treaty 11 by Chief Monfwi in 1921 and the creation of the Tłı̨chǫ Government on August 4, 2005. The Maps section shows the traditional territory, while Learn and Gallery offer educational resources and images.
The website was developed by the Tłı̨chǫ Government. Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty has emphasized the importance of preserving Tłı̨chǫ heritage for younger generations.
The launch marks 21 years since the Tłı̨chǫ Government was established as one of Canada’s first Indigenous self-governments. The new digital hub aims to keep Tłı̨chǫ culture, language, and history alive and accessible for the four communities it serves: Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweètì.
