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 release says Bill C-15 was tabled on Thursday by David Lametti, minister of justice, alongside Carolyn Bennett, minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. “Working in full partnership…
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 Dene First Nation in securing jobs and economic stability for Indigenous communities in the North. This year, the added challenge of a pandemic was unforeseen….
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. Dozens of residents gathered outside Giant Mine for a feeding fire ceremony, Dene drummers and speeches by Dettah Chief Edward Sangris, Ndilǫ Chief Ernest Betsina…
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 health officer has issued COVID-19 precautions and approval to health facilities. Communities that will be receiving private dental teams include Fort Providence, Sambaa K’e, Fort…
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 the territorial government. The changes will start being enforced on Jan. 5, meaning anyone who arrives Jan. 4 and earlier will still have their two…
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 Territorial Director of Medicine for the NWT she says, she understands why Indigenous communities struggle with accessing health care. Dr. Pegg will now be responsible…
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 says the worker, along with one contact are self-isolating and there have been no public exposure risks identified. The release says public health allows exceptions…
Crime is more likely to be reported in remote communities, specifically with high Indigenous populations according to a recent survey. Although, Yellowknives Dene First Nation Chief Ernest Betsina says this isn’t a fair depiction of Indigenous communities. “Our youth are not genetically prone to crime. It’s a symptom of social…
Salt River First Nation Chief David Poitras says a good relationship with the territorial government is beneficial for both parties. “I think they need us and we need them…. There’s no way around it,” he says. This comes a day after the SRFN and the Government of the Northwest Territories…
Premier Caroline Cochrane says her own children will not be returning to the territory for Christmas as a result of the pandemic. Cochrane, whose children attend school in the south, said during a press conference the pandemic has made travel unsafe and her government is recommending against it unless necessary. …