In this presentation, Jessica Hum, Land Use Planner, Department of Culture and Lands Protection, from the Tłįchǫ Government describes the lands within the Wek’èezhìi Management Area and their importance to the Tłįchǫ; this presentation outlines the planning process to develop the resilient Tłįchǫ Wenek’e as well as the lessons learned from several years of pre-planning collaboration with Government and the current process of working to develop a mechanism/framework for a future Wek’èezhìi Land Use Plan.
This presentation was part of the 2017 National Planning Conference for Alberta Professional Planners Institute & Canadian Institute of Planners with the theme 'Building Resilience'. The 2017 Annual Conference aims to support those engaged with building resiliency through an engaging, collaborative, and thought provoking forum to explore this critical aspect of our shared futures. From celebrating successes, to sharing key learnings, to highlighting emerging research and best practices, this conference brings practitioners, policy makers, community leaders, students, and others with an interest in community and regional planning, together in thoughtful dialogue.