Our People, Our Elders

Biographies to celebrate the lives of influential Tłı̨chǫ people who have had a major impact on our communities. The first series of biographies will be of those men and women whose names have been placed on the buildings in our communities beginning

Click on a name for their biography:

• Chief Jimmy Bruneau
• Mary Adele Bishop
• Elizabeth Mackenzie
• Chief Monfwi
• Harry Simpson (1934-2007)

We also invite you to explore more about Our Dene Elders through additional resources:

• Our Dene Elders on Isuma TV
• Tłı̨chǫ-related content on Isuma TV

Many elders’ interviews and stories are available online, such as:

• Interviews with Elders on Vimeo

The Elders Biography Project is ongoing, continuing to document the lives and contributions of our respected elders.
Additionally, audio and video recordings, including events like the Wekweeti Storytelling Festival, are preserved in the Tłı̨chǫ Cultural Commons Digital Archives.