40 Elders and some vulnerable residents evacuate Tulít’a
According to Chief Frank Andrew of Tulít’a, approximately 40 Elders and some vulnerable residents have evacuated Tulít’a and are on the way to Délı̨nę and…
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Chief Joanna Bernard named new interim National Chief of the AFN
Regional Chief of New Brunswick will hold the position of interim National Chief until December 2023
Regional Chief Joanna Bernard of New Brunswick, has been appointed as the interim National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). The decision was…
Yellowknife man charged with drunk driving causing a fatal accident near High Level
The twenty-four-year-old Yellowknife resident also faces two charges of sexual assault and two of sexual interference of persons under 16 years of age
Twenty-four-year-old Yellowknife resident Bradley Storm Beaulieu has been allegedly identified as the driver who caused a fatal accident near High Level, Alberta, on June 24….
Anthrax outbreak confirmed in Slave River Lowlands bison population
The public is urged to be cautious
Anthrax has been confirmed in the bison population of the Slave River Lowlands through laboratory testing. The cases were confirmed on Friday. The report from…
Bears spotted in Hay River
Two sightings in one day in “bear country”
There were two separate bear encounters in Hay River yesterday, according to Environment and Climate Change (ECC). A large bear was spotted in the Ravine…
Suspected Anthrax Outbreak in Slave River Lowlands Bison Population
Out of the 15 suspected cases, no confirmed cases were reported
A suspected anthrax outbreak is underway in the Slave River Lowlands bison population, according to the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC). Fifteen bison…
Residents of Sambaa K’e, Wekweètì returning home, but fire risk remains
Wekweètì was evacuated last week, while residents of Sambaa K'e were stranded away from home for more than a month
Residents of two N.W.T. communities threatened by wildfire are finally returning home. Sambaa K’e residents were given the green light to return home over the…
Former AFN National Chief retaliates, calls for support and her reinstatement
Archibald calls upon women and marginalized groups within First Nations communities to support her
Former AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald has called on her supporters to demand her reinstatement and push for a forensic audit of the Assembly of…
RCMP renew calls for public’s help in Frank Gruben disappearance
Despite all leads being exhausted, the search for Frank Gruben remains actively engaged
The RCMP Chief Superintendent for the NWT has made a fresh appeal for assistance in the case of Frank Gruben. During a press conference held…
Wekweètì residents evacuated due to wildfires
Two planes carried away dozens of residents as three fires threaten the community.
Residents of Wekweeti have been evacuated as a trio of wildfires threatens the community. The evacuation took place yesterday afternoon, when two planes arrived in…