Updated: Missing 12-year-old girl found safe
Yellowknife RCMP say 12-year-old Sheyana Mantla has been found safe. The police put out a call for the public’s help in finding her Friday evening….
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Gwich’in Tribal Council announces candidates for its fall election
Neither former chiefs will be running for re-election.
The Gwich’in Tribal Council is preparing for an upcoming election in September. The COVID-19 pandemic “will test the candidate’s leadership,” said in a press release….
‘You have five opportunities to listen in or watch’ Tłı̨chǫ gov’t prepares for annual gathering
Despite disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tłı̨chǫ citizens still have the opportunity to follow the annual gathering next week. Just not in person. Henry Zoe,…
Feds pledge funding to support remote communities
Air carriers delivering cargo to the communities are experiencing as much as a 90 per cent decline of passenger revenue.
The federal government says it is ensuring residents from remote communities across Canada continue to access essential services. A press release says air carriers servicing…
Federal funding supports women’s organizations in the NWT
Over $300,000 in funding to combat the effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable members of the community.
Ottawa announces $320,000 in financial support, from the Federal Emergency Community Support Fund, for women and children fleeing domestic violence in northern communities. Among the…
Listen: 12 Dene recreate a journey their ancestors last undertook more than a hundred years ago
The adventure was made into a documentary film called Nahanni: River of Forgiveness, which will premiere Canada-wide on August 9.
In 2018, 12 Dene men and women set out to recreate a journey their ancestors went through more than a hundred years ago. The group…
Sentencing hearing for Ice Road Truckers star delayed, again
Arthur Burke has plead guilty to arson by negligence for causing an accidental explosion at a Yellowknife apartment.
A reality TV star from the show Ice Road Truckers had his sentencing hearing rescheduled for the third time on Friday. In February, Arthur Burke pleaded…
NWT Centennial Hay River Library opens Monday following COVID-19 closure
Spots will be available, by appointment only.
The NWT Centennial Library will officially be re-opening this upcoming Monday. “In a limited way, we’re here for you,” says Christine Gyapay, Head Librarian for…
Four NWT residents charged with breaking self-isolation protocol
The total number of people charged is now up to 12.
Four Northwest Territories residents have received tickets for breaking COVID-19 self-isolation rules. The fines of $1,725 were issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories…
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation offers beneficiaries additional on-the-land funding
Applications are due August 14 at 5:00 p.m.
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is now offering additional funding to individuals and families in the settlement region for a one-time continuation of the On…