These are the people who keep Ya’ Thi Néné running.
Your Community Land Technicians are our boots on the ground.
Our vision for the Community Land Technicians (CLTs) is to continue the proud Denesųłiné tradition of being stewards of the land. The CLTs are also here to become mentors to our youth and respected community members who are held in high esteem by all.
Margaret Powder
Uranium City & Camsell Portage
Margaret was raised by her mother, grandmother, & great grandfather in Camsell Portage, and Uranium Cit.y. She has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
“Today I live in a ghost town, what I see on our land is devastating. I am grateful to become a Land Protector. It is our responsibility to protect Mother Earth. She provides for all of us and future generations to come.”
Reach Margaret at margaret.powder@yathinene.comShe can be found in the Ya’Thi Néné Lands and Resources office at Ben McIntyre School in Uranium City.
Thomas Besskkaystare
Hatchet Lake & Wollaston
Thomas is the Community Land Technician for Hatchet Lake and Wollaston.
With his strong connection to the land and wealth of skills, Thomas is well-equipped to support YNLR’s mission to protect the land and serve the people of Nuhenéné.
Reach Thomas at thomas.besskkaystare@yathinene.com He can be found in the Ya’Thi Néné Lands and Resources office in the Hatchet Lake Economic Development building.
Vacant
Black Lake & Stony Rapids
Vacant
Fond-du-Lac