Chronology
A timeline of heritage
The Southern Dãkelh Nation has existed since time immemorial. They are also known as the Southern Carrier Nation and is part of the Athapaskan language family. The Nuxalk Dãkelh Grease Trail (Sboo’tih) is our historic trade trail where we guided Alexander Mackenzie in 1793.
February 2016: Nenqay Deni Accord signed by BC and Tsilhqot’in Nation
April 2016: Southern Dãkelh Nation Alliance formed
May 2017: SDNA and TNG sign MOU
SDNA signs agreement with Canada. From left is Lhoosk’uz Dené Chief Liliane Squinas, Ulkatcho Chief Betty Cahoose, Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, Lhtako Chief Clifford Lebrun and Nazko Chief Stuart Alec.
June 2017: SDNA Community updates
August 2017: Canada negotiations began
December 2017: British Columbia negotiations began
BC and SDNA sign agreement. From left is Lhoosk’uz Dené Chief Liliane Squinas, Ulkatcho Chief Betty Cahoose, BC Indigenous Affairs Minister Scott Fraser and Nazko Chief Stuart Alec.
January 2018: SDNA Community updates
April 2018: SDNA Land Stewardship Plan initiated
June 2018: SDNA Strategic Plan Annual Review
July 2018: Canada and British Columbia Frameworks complete
SDNA signs agreement with Canada. From left is Lhoosk’uz Dené Chief Liliane Squinas, Ulkatcho Chief Betty Cahoose, Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, Lhtako Chief Clifford Lebrun and Nazko Chief Stuart Alec.