An Indigenous hockey player is unsure of his next steps after the team he was going to play for folded. Blaise Ovayuak, originally from Tuktoyaktuk, had just missed his flight to Salt Lake City, Utah, when he found out the mishap saved him an unnecessary trip to the U.S. “One…
Drumming and a fire feeding ceremony welcomed the opening of the outdoor learning space at Mildred Hall School. Listen to that story here: CKLB Radio · Mildred Hall opens outdoor learning centre The drumming was by Bobby and Cody Drygeese as well students at Mildred Hall School.
The 2021 municipal budget for Yellowknife will be dedicating $150,000 towards reconciliation related programs. This will include $10,000 for the Elders-in-residence program being held at the library. There will also be money going towards other culturally sensitive education and training for city staff. “We live in a community that’s 25…
Tuktoyaktuk has been placed under a 10-day containment order as COVID cases spread in the community. There are now 16 active cases in Tuktoyaktuk, a number that was at four on Sunday night. During the outbreaks in other communities including Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Good Hope, a major challenge was enough…
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. Mike Westwick, a spokesperson for ENR, says only about 12 per cent of the fires this season were human-caused. This number is typically around 15…
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 the number of active cases to 49. The restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation…
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 held on Wednesday to discuss the future transformation plans. This was led by Chris Joseph, the director of Aurora College’s transformation and Andy Bevan, the…
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 offered on a voluntary basis, after a minimum of six months following a resident’s second dose. The NWT chief public health officer is recommending doses…
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 public health officer (CPHO), says in a press release the restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Trick or treating will…
The Vatican announced Pope Francis has accepted an invitation to Canada for a “pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation.” The invitation comes from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). A date hasn’t been set on when the Pope will visit and a location hasn’t been announced. But in a press…