Police investigating after body found in downtown Yellowknife
Police are investigating an incident over the weekend where a body was discovered in downtown Yellowknife. At 2:39 p.m. on Saturday, police searched an alley…
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Public health emergency extended once again
Self-isolation is the frontline of the COVID-19 defence, says the GNWT in a press release.
From the advice of Dr. Kami Kandola, the government of the Northwest Territories has extended the territory-wide public health emergency once more. This extension expires…
De Beers donates 117 laptops to Indigenous schools
De Beers group shows its support for students transitioning to online learning across the territory by donating dozens of computers. De Beers has donated 117…
Gwich’in groups call out U.S. on drilling plan
The Vuntut Gwitchin Government and Gwich’in Tribal Council are calling out the U.S. government on an oil extraction project decision. The U.S. Bureau of Land…
New Dene media site to highlight Indigenous voices
"I want to change the narrative through media, with the Dene nation," says Tyra Moses.
“We believe in walking in two worlds: education and culture,” says Tyra Moses. “Our people are strong, resilient and industrious”, she says, “I want to…
New agreement gives Tłı̨chǫ businesses first crack at infrastructure project within traditional territory
The agreement also ensures minimum labour requirements.
A recent agreement between the Tłı̨chǫ and territorial governments is said to ensure Tłı̨chǫ businesses will get first dibs at infrastructure project within Tłı̨chǫ lands…
Mural painting project to showcase Indigenous resiliency, beauty
'I really see this as a community of artists and youth coming together to create a beautiful community' says Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark
For years, Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark and her sister Kalina Newmark discussed ways to honour the lives of their great aunt Mary Lennie and cousin Mariella…
Three people charged in Fort McPherson for impaired driving
RCMP arrested and charged the three in separate incidents within the same week.
Three people are facing impaired driving charges in Fort McPherson. Local RCMP arrested and charged the individuals in separate incidents over the same week. The…
Reimbursement program launched by IRC to help students with distance education
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is reimbursing students in need of electronic equipment for the upcoming school year. The IRC announced in a press release it…
Leela Gilday looking to share her network with aspiring performer
One lucky young Dene woman will have the opportunity to be mentored by award-winning artist.
“Indigenous music is by Indigenous people,” says Leela Gilday. “Being a Dene woman in the industry, not having anyone to do what I do. I…