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THE PLACE TO LEARN
The
people of Denendeh, the aboriginal peoples who roamed in the
vast reaches of forests, rivers and lakes down to the arctic
coast regions for centuries before any strangers from across
the seas entered the area, had a rich and diversified culture.
Their strong oral tradition carried and preserved those cultures
for thousands of years, passing it on to each succeeding generation.
The
Yamozha Kue (Web
Site) works to preserve this heritage and culture and
to share it with others, Dene and non-Dene. The DCI was established
in 1987 to help Dene communities "protect, promote and
enhance Dene language, culture and spiritual beliefs."
Moving
from a basement office in Yellowknife in 1991 to accommodations
on the Hay River Dene Reserve, the Yamozha Koe moved into
the wonderful new building, visitors see today, in the winter
of 1996.
The
building was designed on the advice of Dene elders and is
based on the legends of Yamoria, a figure of importance in
Dene history.
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Long-range
plans are for this beautiful building to be part of a larger
complex which will include a library, archives, multi-media
production area, theatre, classrooms, arts and crafts workshops,
displays, exhibits, restaurant, retail outlet and campground.
New
cultural programs have been slated for the future.
Our Cultural Room and Dene Arts Store are open to the public
Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm.
For more information, see the DCI
Web Site. Also see the Cultural
Events Calendar.
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