‘I was heartbroken’: Aspiring young hockey player left re-evaluating after team folds
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,…
Articles by Luke Carroll
Listen: Mildred Hall School opens outdoor learning space
Drumming and a fire feeding ceremony welcomed the opening of the outdoor learning space at Mildred Hall School. Listen to that story here: CKLB…
YK budget including funds for reconciliation
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…
Tuktoyaktuk under 10-day containment order
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…
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. …
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…
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…
Pope accepts invitation to visit Canada for ‘reconciliation’
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…