Dechı̨ta Nàowo is the education and training arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We provide training for employment in various fields and help to prepare youth for post-secondary education. We seek to assist our members in achieving their true potential while strengthening our language and cultural identity.
Contact Us
Phone: (867) 873-9037
Fax: (867) 669-9002
Ndilo Location: Dechı̨ta Nàowo Training Centre, 902 Sikyea Tili, Ndilo (the old Smokehouse Cafe)
Ndilo Office Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Dettah Location: Dechı̨ta Nàowo Training Centre (behind the greenhouse)
Dettah Office Hours: By appointment
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2514 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P8
Email: dechitanaowo@ykdene.com
Please see our staff directory to contact our staff members.
Adult (Ages 18+) Training
- Construction Basics Program
- Environmental Monitoring Program
- Heavy Equipment Operator Course
- Introduction to the Mining Industry Course
- Employment Readiness
- Training-on-the-Job
Youth/Young Adult (Ages 14-25) Programs
Other Programs and Events
- COVID-19 Response
- Education Dialogue
- Garden and Greenhouse
- On-the-Land and Traditional Economies Programs
- Traditional Arts
