Aurora College has developed a plan for the fall semester, offering tuition refunds and primarily distance education classes. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of courses will be delivered by distance, but there are plans for safe “face-to-face instruction,” a press release said. Some courses are not…
The Dene National Chief is calling on the federal government to follow the mandates set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The framework was released in 2015 after nearly 7,000 residential school survivors testified on the abuse they suffered. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission provides ’94 Calls to Action’…
A series of short videos produced by Dehcho First Nations on Dene culture, tradition and language is now available online. The series called Nahe Náhodhe, translated to Our way of life, is the result of a six-day language gathering at Katł’o’deeche Dene Wellness Center. The videos were created by Reel…
An annual survey conducted by the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce reflects the financial damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Predominantly small businesses in Yellowknife reported their performance between February 3 and May 1. The February survey, completed by 46 businesses, provides results before the impacts of COVID-19. This found about 20…
The Chief of the Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation is upset by the lack of communication with the government over the licensing of the Frontier Lodge. The LKDFN awaits approval from the Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) for a business license, occupancy permits and a liquor licence. But Chief Darryl…
The Dene national chief says the community should use their time in isolation as opportunity to reflect. “If you look at the flip side of it, it’s a golden opportunity to take a step back from this modern lifestyle, modern world,” said Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya. One of those…
An RCMP officer stationed in Fort Good Hope is no longer in the community after details of a sexual assault case emerged. Const. Randy McKay pled guilty to sexual assault in 2015 while he was stationed with the RCMP in Buffalo Narrows, Sask. He was stationed in Fort Good Hope…
The Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation are voicing frustration over a delay in business licensing for the recently acquired Frontier Lodge. LKDFN bought the Frontier Lodge, a top fishing destination in the NWT, this past December from its former Albertan owners. A news release said the community “intends the Lodge…
Even COVID-19 can’t stop patio season. As a way to combat virus transmission, the City of Yellowknife is encouraging restaurants to open outdoor spaces to meet physical distancing rules. The city said in a press release, restaurant owners in designated areas downtown can receive up $10,000 for the installation of…
The NorthWords Writers Festival will be hosting the annual event online this year. In a notice on its website, organizers wrote this year’s event would be a scaled-down version — although it will include the usual workshops, panel discussions and readings by authors. Valerie Gamache, executive director of NorthWords NWT,…