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The arrangement aims to \u201cformalize cooperation\u201d between Housing NWT and the Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) and \u201cbuilds on past partnerships to guide joint work on housing priorities,\u201d according to a Jan. 26 news release. \u201cThis agreement is an important step forward for our people,\u201d said ADKFN Chief Eugene Hope. \u201cBy working together with Housing NWT, we are creating a path to improve housing in Echaot\u2019l Koe [Fort Liard] that reflects our community\u2019s priorities and values. 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The arrangement aims to \u201cformalize cooperation\u201d between Housing NWT and the Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) and \u201cbuilds on past partnerships to guide joint work on housing priorities,\u201d according to a Jan. 26 news release. \u201cThis agreement is an important step forward for our people,\u201d said ADKFN Chief Eugene Hope. \u201cBy working together with Housing NWT, we are creating a path to improve housing in Echaot\u2019l Koe [Fort Liard] that reflects our community\u2019s priorities and values. 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