CPHO: Positive COVID-19 case at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) reported an active case of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine, today. The worker travelled directly…
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Dene Nation is irrelevant: former Chief Kakfwi
A new constitution is in the works for the Dene Nation.
The future of the Dene Nation is unknown. “When I became the National Chief . . . I saw the Dene Nation was fragmented,” says…
No timeline yet for Whatì fibre optic line
Since moving to Whatì, Byrne Richards says internet availability has made it difficult for him to do his job. “This world that we’re living in…
Feds introduce bill to implement UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Liberal government introduced a bill aiming to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into Canadian law. A press…
Rooted in Dene values, Det’on Cho Management wins national award
Det’on Cho Management is the first winner from any of the three territories.
Det’on Cho Management becomes one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020. For over 30 years, De’ton Cho management has worked alongside the Yellowknives…
Giant Mine is a monster: YKDFN
YKDFN demands apology and compensation from Giant Mine, again.
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) demands an apology for the mistreatment and degradation of land caused by Giant Mine over their 70 year-long relationship….
Dental visits resuming in six NWT communities
Visiting dental services that were suspended as a result of the pandemic will be returning to six communities. A press release says the chief public…
Starting Jan. 5 residents traveling for leisure will pay to stay at self-isolation centres
Residents who need to travel outside the NWT for medical or compassionate reasons will have their stay covered.
With updates Residents traveling outside the Northwest Territories for leisure will no longer have the cost of their stay at a self-isolation centre covered by…
New Territorial Medical Director: Creating a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care
Dr. Pegg has signed a one-year contract, as opposed to the regular three-year term expected as the Territorial Director of Medicine.
Dr. AnneMarie Pegg says she wants to create a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care. After completing her first week as the new…
Confirmed COVID case in Yellowknife
A worker who traveled into the Northwest Territories has tested positive for COVID-19. A press release from the office of the chief public health officer…