The first session of the 2026 Dease Lake Bootcamp has concluded with 171 of 202 certifications obtained, an 85% attendance rate and a 100% success rate. Tahltan members obtained certifications in WHMIS, TDG, Industrial Fire Extinguisher, Bear Awareness, Fall Protection, Aeriel Work Platform, H2S Alive, Confined Space Awareness, Ground Disturbance, Basic Chainsaw, ATV Rider Safety, Basic Radio Operator, Helicopter Safety, Hoisting & Rigging Awareness and Crane Operator Awareness. The second session has started with an Advanced First Aid course. A total of 57 Tahltan members signed up and 3 Tahltan businesses benefited by supporting their employees to be certified.
We’d like to thank the following organizations for supporting this community-led initiative:
Tatl’ah Training & Engagement
Fifth Element Training Centre
Tahltan Central Government
Northern Lights College
TRICORP
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd.
Seabridge Gold
Couer Mining Inc.
Northway Motor Inn
Dease Lake Community Hall
Kedah Propane
Fountain Tire
Reach Group’s First Nations Capacity Fund
A big kudos out to the participants who braved -30, treacherous roads and survived the Industry 4×4 Hockey Tournament to get trained and certified, well done!