Fewer human-caused wildfires in NWT over last season
As fire season comes to a close, the department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is thanking residents for limiting human-caused fires this past year. …
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Listen: Elder Claudette Commanda on upcoming engagement sessions with Day School survivors
The McLean Day Schools Settlement Corporation recently held an information session on upcoming engagement sessions with day school survivors. Claudette Commanda is a survivor and…
Behchokǫ̀ reports rise in cases; more recoveries in YK
A rise in COVID cases in Behchokǫ̀ is being reported a day after restrictions were extended. Five new cases were reported in the community, raising…
Norn claimed ‘political exemption’ for trip to Legislative Assembly in return of hearing into conduct complaint
After a delay of nearly three weeks, the inquiry into a conduct complaint against MLA Steve Norn resumed on Thursday. The inquiry returned with the…
Polytechnic university will aim for presence in ‘every community’
The commitment comes as some MLA's worry students from communities could be left behind as a result of the transformation.
Lesa Semmler is concerned students from the communities could be left behind when Aurora College transforms to a polytechnic university. A virtual technical briefing was…
COVID booster shots available to all adults
COVID-19 booster shots are now available for all adult residents of the Northwest Territories. A press release says booster doses increase immunity and are being…
COVID restrictions extended for Behchokǫ̀
No trick or treating in Behchokǫ̀ and K'atl'odeeche First Nation.
COVID restrictions have been extended in Behchokǫ̀ as there is no clear downward trend in the number of new infections. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief…
3 men charged with drug and firearm possessions in Yellowknife
According to police, three men have been charged with numerous counts of drug and firearm possessions in Yellowknife. The incident occurred on Oct. 25 after…
Sahtu Youth Network hopes new campaign raises vaccine uptake
The Sahtu Youth Network is hosting a vaccine campaign, COVID Vaccination Media Training Campaign, in hopes of increasing vaccination rates among youth ages 18-35. The…
Indigenous creator highlight: Auntiez Apparel by Justina Black
“I always wanted to see my culture and my people being represented in the clothing, I wear it especially in a modern way," says Justina Black.
Auntiez Apparel, run by Justina Black, 26, from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation started when she saw a friend of hers make t-shirts with designs. …