Former Hay River swim coach facing sexual assault charges
A former swim coach and school trustee from Hay River is in court facing more charges of sexual assault. Michael St. John is accused of…
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Mary Simon appointed as Governor General, the first Indigenous person to hold the position
Mary Simon has been appointed as Governor General of Canada and will be the first Inuk and Indigenous person to hold the position. The announcement…
Treaty 11 celebrations kick off in LKFN
Commemorations are underway in Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation to mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 11. A schedule of the events says the…
Nominations open for Tulita land corporation election
The nomination period for the Tulita land corporation election has opened. The election is to fill the position of president and three vacancies on the…
Canada Goose sheds fur for sustainability
Canada’s popular parkas may start to look and feel a little different next year. Ever since Canada Goose announced its commitment to sustainability, all animal…
Candidates announced for Monfwi by-election
Four candidates are running to be the MLA of Monfwi for the Legislative Assembly. The candidates announced in a press release by Elections NWT are: Jane…
Fort Simpson Elder who lost home in fire thankful for community’s support
An Elder from Fort Simpson is thanking the community for its support after she lost her home and all her possessions in a fire. Martina…
More federal funds to support broadcasters in the North
Some Indigenous broadcasters are getting financial assistance from the federal government over the next two years, a boost to their cultural programs. A $ 1.9…
The Honour of Our Children: Carrying their Spirits Home
Below is a submitted message from Dene Nation. News of hundreds of unmarked graves of Indigenous children, taken from families and communities over decades, are…
Nuisance black bear breaks into cabins on River Lake
According to the Department of Environment and Natural resources, a black bear has been spotted breaking into cabins on River Lake, in the past few…