Articles by Josie Jiaxuan Wu

More than a hundred youth and community members marched through downtown Yellowknife, braving wind and snow, to raise awareness for drug and alcohol addictions on Monday. The walk, organized by the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, kicks off Canada’s National Addictions Awareness Week. This year’s theme is forging connections, highlighting…

Fort Simpson housing workers have voted in favor of ratifying a new collective agreement with the Fort Simpson Housing Authority, bringing an end to their strike that began on October 1. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) announced on Friday that the new three-year agreement includes a wage increase…

A new podcast delves into the influence of recreational activities at northern residential and day schools and how it reflects the strength, resilience, and creativity of former students and survivors. It’s called How I Survived, and is co-hosted by former chief of Tulı́t’a and journalist Paul Andrew. He is accompanied…

Three long-time northerners were honored with the Order of the Northwest Territories for their outstanding contributions in a ceremony at the NWT Legislative Assembly this morning. 86-year-old Elder Mary Teya of Fort McPherson was recognized for her community leadership and her dedication to preserving and promoting Dinjii Zhu’ Ginjik (Gwich’in…