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2026/08/13 - Important Special Assembly and Annual General Assembly Update 
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Gwich’in Tribal Council 2025-2026 Annual Report

The Gwich’in Tribal Council Annual Report provides Gwich’in Participants, Designated Gwich’in Organizations, communities and partners with an overview of GTC's work, priorities and progress over the reporting year. It brings together work from across the organization, from treaty implementation and land stewardship to housing, language revitalization, health and wellness, education, culture and Participant services, while looking ahead to the priorities and opportunities shaping the future of the Gwich’in Nation.

The Gwich’in Tribal Council's 2025-2026 Annual Report is now available.

Throughout 2025-2026, GTC continued to deliver for Gwich’in Participants, strengthen communities, advance treaty and nation-building priorities, uphold responsibilities to lands, waters, culture and language, strengthen internal systems and prepare the Gwich’in Nation for future opportunities.

The report highlights progress across GTC, including almost 100 home repair work orders, new resources and training to expand opportunities to hear, speak, learn and practice Dinjii Zhuh Ginjik, and advancing Gwich’in interests in major future opportunities, including the Mackenzie Valley Highway and planned defense-related infrastructure in the Gwich’in Settlement Area.

In his message to Gwich’in Participants, Grand Chief Frederick Blake Jr. reflects on the importance of "unity through partnership" as the Nation responds to both current challenges and generational opportunities. He connects that approach to the longstanding Gwich’in tradition of teamwork and shared responsibility, including continued efforts to protect the Porcupine Caribou and ensure major projects create meaningful benefits for Gwich’in Participants and communities.

Printed copies of the Annual Report are now ready for distribution.

Read the 2025-2026 Annual Report: flipbook.gwichintribal.ca/books/FINAL-Annual-Report/
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Mahsi choo to the Gwich’in Participants, communities, leadership, staff and partners whose work and contributions are reflected throughout the report.
Special Assembly
​Following direction from the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA), a Special Assembly has been scheduled to review the 2025 AGA resolutions.
Originally planned for January 2026, the Special Assembly was postponed due to extreme weather conditions. The Assembly has been re-scheduled and the new dates will be provided as soon as possible.
The Tetlit Gwich’in Council (TGC) is honored to host this important gathering in Fort McPherson.
We look forward to welcoming delegates, leadership, Elders, and participants as we come together to review resolutions and continue important discussions for our communities.
📍 Location: Fort McPherson
📅 Dates: TBD
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The Gwich’in Tribal Council is pleased to share the agenda for the 34th Gwich’in Annual General Assembly, taking place August 19–21, 2026, in Fort McPherson, NT.
Over three days, delegates and participants will come together to:
• Hear reports from GTC leadership and departments
• Discuss important governance, financial, and intergovernmental matters
• Review and vote on resolutions
• Recognize outstanding achievements through awards and long-service recognition
• Help shape the future of the Gwich’in Nation
We encourage all delegates and community members attending the AGA to review the agenda in advance and come prepared to participate in this important gathering.

We look forward to welcoming everyone for three days of meaningful discussions, decision-making, and celebration of our Gwich’in people and communities
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In-Person Support in Whitehorse

​GTC staff will be at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on July 22 and 23 to help Gwich’in Participants with Enrolment, Jordan’s Principle, photo identification, and applications for rent, food, and other basic needs.
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2026 GTC Housing Repairs Program is Now Open! Reminder: Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 (funding available while funds last).
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Joint News Release
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The Gwich'in Tribal Council is proud to stand alongside Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, and the Inuvialuit Game Council in calling for the protection of the Porcupine Caribou Herd and its habitat.
Please read the joint news release below.
2026-07-10 Joint News Release - Protecting the Porcupine Caribou Herdand Habitat​

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New GNWT Procurement Opportunity
A new GNWT procurement opportunity has been posted for the Gwich'in Park Campground Toilet Vault Replacement project. This opportunity may be of interest to Gwich’in businesses and construction-related service providers able to support work at Gwich’in Park Campground in the Inuvik area.

Visit the Gwich'in.biz Opportunities page for more details and instructions on how to access the tender documents through the GNWT Contract Event Opportunities website.


Spring & Summer 2026 -  Breaking Trail
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​Read the latest Breaking Trail newsletter. This issue brings updates on Arctic conversations, land stewardship, treaty and governance work, the Gwich'in Wellness Camp. language revitalzation, housing, and celebrations of Gwich'in graduates.
​Spring&Summer 2026 - Breaking Trail

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2024 - 2025 Gwich'in Tribal Council Annual Report

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The Gwich'in Tribal Council is pleased to announce the release of its 2024-2025 Annual Report. ​ 

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Contact Details

Inuvik Main Office
1 - 3 Council Crescent
P.O Box 1509
Inuvik, NT. X0E 0T0
TEL: 867-777-7900
FAX: 867-777-7919
​GTC Yellowknife
301-5103 48th Street
Yellowknife, NT. X1A 1N5
TEL: 867-766-6110


GTC Edmonton
#201 - 14220 112th Ave. NW
Edmonton, AB. T5M 2T8
TEL: 587-487-8124​

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