Chelsie

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Join date: Nov 24, 2025

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Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick and raised in St. Mary’s First Nation, Chelsie is Wolastoqey and brings a powerful mix of creativity, cultural perspective, and curiosity-driven tourism experience to our team. She has called the North home for over 21 years, previously working in aviation before recently joining us through Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation and Tłı̨chǫ Adventures Ltd.

As our Tourism Coordinator, she helps capture and share the stories that make Indigenous tourism come alive—connecting our guests to place through words, reflection, and humour. Chelsie enjoys everything Yellowknife has to offer to her young family. She and her daughters love exploring virtual reality rooms, attending live performances, and fully embracing her love of history and science fiction.

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Jan 30, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Edàıdzęę̀cho Zaà - Big Sunday Month

Dear Guest, January is coming to an end already! The Tłı̨chǫ got'ı̨ı̨̀ call this month Edàıdzęę̀cho Zaà (Big Sunday Month). Historically, "Sunday" ( Edàıdzęę̀ ) was a day of rest, prayer, and gathering. It was seen as a month of "Long Sundays" or one continuous "Big Sunday” because the weeks surrounding the New Year were filled with feasts, tea dances, games, and church services. Traditionally, this was a time when families who had been away on their winter trap lines would...

Dec 22, 2025 ∙ 3 min

Survival of the Warmest: Your Ultimate Guide to "Parka Season" in Yellowknife

Dear Guest, Drumroll, please… It’s time to answer all your burning questions, like: ❄️ What do I wear under my parka? ❄️ What sizes should I order? ❄️ How do I stay warm on the ice while viewing the Aurora Borealis? ❄️ And—most importantly—will I still look cool bundled up in all those layers? The answer to that last one is a resounding, yes! You’ll look cool, feel warm, and fit right in. While we can’t offer you a heated bubble to walk around in, we provide the same high-quality outdoor gear...

Dec 15, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Dear Guest,

The first thing you will probably notice after breaking through the clouds on your descent into Yellowknife, is the never-ending water. You might think the pilots have veered off course and you’re now about to land on the ocean. Fear not Dear Guest, it’s just the deep waters of Great Slave Lake. The deepest lake in all of North America. Now, before you step off that plane, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind. Yellowknife is situated in Chief Drygeese Territory, on the...