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Bobbi Rose Koe vilzhii, Teetl’it Gwich’in ihtii, Shitsuu Kat Rosemary chan ts’at Dorothy Alexie giinlii, Shitsii kat Abraham Koe chan ts’at Robert Alexie Sr giinlii.

Bobbi Rose Koe is Teetl'it Gwich'in (meaning People of the headwaters) raised in Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories. Now residing on the land & home of the Kwanlin Dun and Ta'an Kwäch'än Territory in Whitehorse, Yukon.

She was raised by her grandparents Rosemary & Abraham Koe, and Dorothy & Robert Alexie Sr, and community. Starting at a young age, she travelled all throughout the Gwich'in Country. She fell in love with the Gwich'in way of life; the culture, traditions, values, stories, history & people by spending time out on the land with her family & friends- Where she feels at home and living the life.

Bobbi Rose is always learning & loves to teach with anyone who wants to learn. This is the way she was raised. To continue to share what we have when we can, where we can.

Once, while attending a meeting about the Peel Watershed with her grandfathers, Robert & Abraham. Bobbi Rose was encouraged by them to speak up, esp. for the people who lives out on the land, the land, animals, fish, water, air, & the future generations. Since then, she’s been advocating for environmental issues, especially concerning the Peel River Watershed & Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

In 2015, She paddled the Wind River with CPAWS Yukon and four other youth. Inspired by the journey, Bobbi Rose and her fellow paddlers created Youth of the Peel Society. It is an organization committed to hosting canoe trips in the Peel Watershed and sharing on-the-land experiences with other youth. Bobbi Rose believes every youth should experience being out on the land, spending time with their elders and learning as much as they can.

Bobbi Rose is known for her stories, her laughter, her passion and care for each & every person she meets, esp. making sure her clients are well taken off.  She is more than happy to teach you paddling techniques & really encouraging of you taking the reins & stern the canoe! & to top it all off, she's a fantastic bush cook! 

In May of 2021, Bobbi Rose launched Dinjii Zhuh Adventures with the respect, love & permission of her elders. One of the first Gwich’in women to launch an outdoor adventure company, She is very proud & dedicated to make every trip unique and customized for DZA’s guest.

When I am not on the river, I spend my time working/having fun beside my shijahs/friends at The Western Arctic Youth Collective. Our team strives to create opportunities to prepare and support ongoing development to improve the lives of youth ages 18-35 years old. The purpose of this collective is to empower youth to be changemakers by providing a platform of youth-led collaborative initiatives and partnerships in their communities!!!

See you when I see you!!!