Background
From there, Michel grew up in the mission in Fort Resolution until he was 18. In 1923, he married Rose Benaya (Wennaya).
From there, Michel grew up in the mission in Fort Resolution until he was 18. In 1923, he married Rose Benaya (Wennaya).
He was on born June 5, 1901, to Sekiye and Noemie Tsatsittchele. He was orphaned when he was three. While he spent most of his life living on the land traditionally: trapping, hunting and fishing at Moose Bay, southeast of Yellowknife, he also worked part-time for 16 years at Con Mine.
As well, Michel worked seven years at Giant Mine.
During his time in North"dilo, Michel was both a councillor and a council advisor. He also was a signatory on Treaty 11, and raised awareness about aboriginal rights by teaching others about the treaty.
The story of the million dollar duck begins in the late 1960s when Michel shot a female mallard duck out of season. He was subsequently reported and taken to court.
The result of this was that he was fined $1, while the government had to pay the bill for the over $1 million in court costs.
Michel"s contribution to North"dilo is recognized through the community deciding to name the road that leads into North"dilo after him. He died December 21, 2002.