Naturally Dene

05/10/2026

Mama’s are sacred: They have the most important job in the whole world...Raising People!! Mahsi Mama for raising me with love, joy, kindness! I love you and not a day goes by I don’t think about you. I hope you enjoy your day in heaven 💕.

05/10/2026

Mahsi cho for everyone that entered the draw for a $50 gift certificate to celebrate Mama’s Day.

My daughter Darian Faith and I organized names and did the draw at 10:30am. And,

We have winners:
1. Ashley Round
2. Junior Negwi
3. Paige Jeremickca (the extra draw for also sharing a testimony)

Please contact me by messenger to claim your prize.

Naturally Dene is giving away $150 for Mama’s Day!! 🥳. Your name will be drawn tomorrow morning at 10am, if you:

1. SHARE this post; and,
2. TAG a friend who follows Naturally Dene;

3. BONUS: COMMENT with a testimony if you have used any of our products and liked it (will be used on Naturally Dene website).

*2 certificates will be given away If you share and tag.
*1 extra will be drawn for those who also provide a testimony. Your name will go in again for this draw!

Mahsi cho to all the mamas who have worked so hard to create a community that cares❣️

05/10/2026

Naturally Dene is giving away $150 for Mama’s Day!! 🥳. Your name will be drawn tomorrow morning at 10am, if you:

1. SHARE this post; and,
2. TAG a friend who follows Naturally Dene;

3. BONUS: COMMENT with a testimony if you have used any of our products and liked it (will be used on Naturally Dene website).

*2 certificates will be given away If you share and tag.
*1 extra will be drawn for those who also provide a testimony. Your name will go in again for this draw!

Mahsi cho to all the mamas who have worked so hard to create a community that cares❣️

04/06/2026

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03/22/2026

Beautiful Workshop with NT/NU Council of Friendship Centres.

03/20/2026

Leanne Lori Benwell was 27 years old when she disappeared in March of 2007.

A member of the Salt River First Nation and a mother of two young daughters, Leanne was last seen on March 12, 2007. When her family did not hear from her for quite some time, her mother reported her missing.

On June 21, 2007, Leanne’s remains were discovered in a rural area west of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, roughly an hour south of Edmonton. Investigators indicated that her body had likely been there for several weeks before being found.

At the time of her disappearance, Leanne was known to spend time in central Edmonton, particularly in the area of 118th Avenue and 95th Street. Family members have shared that in the weeks before she vanished, Leanne told her mother she was afraid someone was following her, but she would not say who.

Her death was initially treated as a homicide investigation. The case was later closed after a provincial medical examiner determined her death was not criminal in nature, despite earlier statements that cause of death was unable to be determined due to decomposition. That ruling has remained a point of deep concern and disagreement for her family.

Her mother has consistently maintained that her daughter did not die by accident. She has publicly stated that she believes Leanne was murdered and that someone knows what happened.

In 2016, Alberta RCMP confirmed that the file was being reviewed, with a major crimes officer assigned to re-examine the case. No further updates have been made public.

If you have any information regarding the death of Leanne Lori Benwell, please contact:
📞 Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit
📞 Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 1-800-222-8477

📣 Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE.
It boosts visibility and supports families searching for answers.
🕊️ Follow for case updates & alerts across Alberta.

03/20/2026

Should be interesting!

Indigenous Hunters and Guardians are an essential service—it’s time they are funded like it.

Join us online on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to discover the social, economic, and cultural value of Indigenous Hunter and Guardian programs. In this webinar, northern leaders will share how investing in full-time hunting and Guardian initiatives tackles urgent community needs—while also generating impressive economic returns, with some programs delivering up to $5 for every $1 invested.

Speakers:

Kunuk Inutiq (Moderator)
Dr. Shari Fox, Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre
Dr. Christina Hackett, CoEvaluation Lab
Mike Jaypoody, Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre
Kelsey Wrightson, Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning
Iris Catholique, Thaidene Nëné
Kirt Ruben, Joint Secretariat - Inuvialuit Settlement Region

For more information—including access to our recent social and economic analysis of Indigenous Hunter and Guardians programs—and to register, visit: https://makeway.org/in-the-news/webinar-public-investments-in-indigenous-hunters-and-guardians/

03/20/2026

Workshopping this weekend at NT/NU Council of Friendship Centres. 👍 😊

03/19/2026

My little girl made her first drum ❤️ 🪶 So proud of her 😊

03/18/2026

Beautiful day with the “influencers” at Aurora Village: snowshoeing, bannock on a stick over the fire, and finally made dreamcatchers with Karen Wright-Fraser. Gorgeous day 🌈 ☀️. Grateful to be invited!

01/30/2026

Enjoy 😋