An Opportunity to Protect More Than 6.5 Million Acres for Wildlife and People
In the Northwest Territories we're helping First Nation leaders blend cutting-edge conservation science with traditional knowledge to create one of the largest protected areas in the country.
Our Work in the Northwest Territories
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![The Place Where God Began Dene First Nation youth beat drums around a fire during a spiritual gathering after returning from a canoe trip on the Upper Thelon River. © Ami Vitale](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/canada/The_Place_Where_God_Began.jpg?crop=0%2C60%2C3000%2C1875&wid=1640&hei=1025&scl=1.829268292682927)
![Łutsël K'e Dene First Nation A sign outside the LKFN band office in NWT. © Pat Kane](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/canada/Dene_Nation.jpg?crop=0%2C63%2C2996%2C1872&wid=1640&hei=1025&scl=1.826829268292683)
![Calm Waters A lake in the Lustel K'e territory of NWT, Canada. © Pat Kane](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/canada/Calm_Waters.jpg?crop=0%2C73%2C2964%2C1852&wid=1640&hei=1025&scl=1.8073170731707318)
![Dene Women Picking Blueberries Women from the Dene Band collect blueberries in their village of Lutsel K'e. © Ami Vitale](https://natureconservancystage-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/t/n/tnc_73108578_1640x1230.jpg?crop=0%2C102%2C1640%2C1025&wid=1640&hei=1025&scl=1.0)