Articles by Josie Jiaxuan Wu

Featured, News June 7, 2024

Illegal drugs, ‘other activities,’ fly north as regional flights unscreened at YZF

Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo calls for better security measures


“We have a large number of drugs and other activities heading north through Yellowknife. Is there any measure the airport can take to improve security?” Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo raised this question to the airport committee in a public briefing on Thursday, held by the NWT Legislative Assembly. “At…

Featured, News, Politics May 27, 2024

Competitive year for Dene National Chief election, 6 candidates listed

Residents may vote online or in person at the Dene National Assembly on July 24, 2024


Six candidates are nominated for the position of Dene National Chief and Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations. The list includes current Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine, his predecessor Norman Yak’e ula, former MLA of the NWT Paulie Chinna, Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief George Mackenzie, Kátł’odeeche First Nation Chief…

Featured, News, Wildfires May 25, 2024

Wildfire crossed the NWT-Alberta border, Highway 1 open with traffic control

'Significant fire activity has been seen due to warm temperatures and high winds,' says NWT Fire


The fire (SS009/HTZ001) has crossed the NWT-Alberta border as of Friday afternoon. Fire crews are setting up structure protections for the 60th Parallel Visitor Information Centre and other buildings near Highway 1. The highway is open with traffic control, according to the Infrastracture Department of the GNWT. “Significant fire activity…

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Featured May 17, 2024

‘Kǫ̀ is Tłı̨chǫ for home’: Indigenous owned coffee shop set to close its doors next month

“I really enjoyed making somebody’s day better with something so small as a cup of coffee," says the owner.


The beloved coffee shop Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀ in downtown Yellowknife is set to close its doors on June 14th. Jawah Scott opened this coffee shop with her father Patrick Scott 8 years ago. “Kǫ̀ is Tłı̨chǫ for home.” says Jawah. “We wanted to make a space that felt like home and…