Dene stress the Sacredness of water on World Water Day
March 22nd is generally celebrated by First Nations and environmental organizations as World Water Day. But elders from across the Northwest Territories spoke out about their concerns over the cleanliness of fresh water, and…
Snowking castle temporarily closed due to weather
If you were planning on going to the Snowking castle this afternoon, you’re out of luck. Starting today, organizers have closed down the castle temporarily for daytime activities due to the abnormally warm weather…
YKDFN mourns passing of Dettah elder Isadore Tsetta
People across the Northwest Territories are mourning the death of former Dettah Chief Isadore Tsetta. According to a Facebook message from family friend and former reporter Roy Dahl, whose wife is Tsetta’s niece, Tsetta…
In photos: 14th annual Ediwa Weyallon Handgames Tournament
The territory’s largest handgames tournament wrapped up in Behchokǫ̀ in the wee hours of Monday morning. After three days and about 100 games, Richard Romie’s team from Whatì took home the $30,000 first place…
Yellowknife to host vigil for victims of New Zealand massacre
Yellowknife is to host its own vigil for the victims of last week’s mosque massacres in Christchurch, New Zealand. It’s being hosted by the ISNA-Canada Islamic Centre of Yellowknife and will be held Friday…
Dettah Ice Road gets vehicle pull-out to increase safety for motorists
A new vehicle pull-out has opened adjacent to the Dettah ice road. According to the territorial government, the new pull-out is located about half way along the 6.3 kilometre ice road between Yellowknife and…