For anyone who does not want to be part of the Indian Day School class action lawsuit, you have until November 18 to opt-out. Under the proposed settlement, former day school students could qualify for one of five levels of harm. The base level for proving you attended day school…
Hannah Taneton says there’s a disconnect between people calling for youth input and the effort in getting that input. “We noticed that every time people talk about youth, they always say they should get involved,” she says. “But no one is really reaching out to the youth and asking them…
A 31-year-old man from Leduc, Alberta is behind a series of thefts in Hay River, according to RCMP. Lyndsay James Vanderlee is facing a series of theft-related charges, including theft and misuse of a credit car, theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime. In a news release,…
A 31-year-old man from Inuvik has been fined $1,500 after he shot and killed a polar bear out of season in 2018. Justice Christine Gagnon handed Justin Elias the fine on Tuesday, November 5. Elias was reportedly also given a year of supervised probation and ordered to complete 15 hours…
You hear it all the time: Dene language and culture are inseparable. And that’s what Collège nordique francophone students are going to learn through a new one-on-one mentorship program. Earlier this week, the college held a gathering so students could meet the local knowledge keepers that will share the language…
RCMP in the Dehcho community of Fort Providence are investigating after a vehicle fire that happened Halloween night. In an email to CKLB, RCMP say, “at approximately 5:41 am, on November 1st, 2019, Fort Providence RCMP received a call for service regarding a vehicle on fire.” Community members in Fort…
Inuvik RCMP is investigating the sudden death of a 54-year-old man in the community. According to a news release, police responded to a call shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday where a man was unresponsive. The man was pronounced dead by medical personnel. The release adds that the RCMP’s major…
Another ferry season has come and gone for residents in the Dehcho Region. The MV Lafferty closed for the season Sunday night and is expected to be hoisted out of the water by its crew this afternoon. The Liard River crossing connects Fort Simpson and members of the Liidllii Kue…
This morning, Premier Caroline Cochrane announced which cabinet members will lead each department. Below is the full list: Paulie Chinna (Sahtú) – Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister of Housing, Minister Responsible for Homelessness Katrina Nokleby (Great Slave) – Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Minister…
Paul Nutarariaq says picking a single message when it comes to youth mental health in the North is tough. Nutarariaq is an actor best known for his role in The Grizzlies, a film with a strong theme of mental health. This past weekend, he gave a keynote speech at the…