FOTR cancels Young Dene amid sexual misconduct allegations
Folk on the Rocks (FOTR) has removed Eugene Boulanger, commonly known as Young Dene, four days before the festival starts. The organization has chosen to…
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‘We’re still here’: Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation remembers 100 years since Treaty 11
Powerful drum dances, a chance to gather and the opportunity to discuss the path forward shaped the week of events.
Johnny Landry grows emotional talking about all the hardship his people have faced since Treaty 11 was signed 100 years ago. “It’s good to know…
Wrigley residents stranded in Fort Simpson after highway closes due to wildfires
Residents of Wrigley were stranded in Fort Simpson when the highway closed over the weekend as a result of wildfires. Mayor Sean Whelly said approximately…
Tłı̨chǫ Treaty 11 exhibit coming to the PWNHC
The exhibit shares the story of the 100-year relationship between Canada and the Tłı̨chǫ.
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is showcasing a Tłı̨chǫ exhibit honouring Chief Mǫwhì signing Treaty 11 in Behchokǫ̀ 100 years ago. The…
RoseAnne Archibald becomes first female AFN chief
Following five rounds of voting and the concession of her opponent, RoseAnne Archibald has been elected as the new chief of the Assembly of First…
West Point First Nation celebrates their ancestors in Treaty 11 commemorations
A drum prayer and fire feeding ceremony kicked off the events.
The small Dehcho community of West Point First Nation had big names in attendance for the beginning of Treaty 11 commemorations. This included the Dehcho…
Management boards, NWT brewery team up for new beer promoting caribou conservation
The CMA is "aware and respectful" of alcohol issues in the NWT but there was broad consensus on the project, says Chair Jody Pellissey.
The Conference of Management Authorities (CMA) wanted some new ideas to try and promote conservation in the Northwest Territories. It settled on a new beer…
YK Artists Co-operative bids on Wildcat Café heritage building
Artists in Yellowknife may have a new summer hot spot. Matthew Grogono is the President of Yellowknife Artists Co-operative (YAC) and he’s excited to turn…
Heat warning issued for Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, Wrigley
The next few days in the NWT are getting hotter and hotter. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the communities of Fort Liard,…
New federal investment to build 30 public units in NWT
A $25 million investment is coming to the GNWT from the federal government to support housing priorities, including 30 new public housing units across the…