Dene Nation says it wasn’t consulted on new funding for EAs – Cabin Radio

September 4, 2025

The Dene Nation said it was “neither consulted nor informed” of the GNWT’s intention to put up to $14 million toward educational assistants previously funded by the federal government through Jordan’s Principle.

That territorial funding, described by the GNWT as a temporary measure, was announced last week.

In a news release published on Wednesday, the Dene Nation said the territory’s statement – which said Indigenous governments were “united with the GNWT in calling for action” – was misleading.

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