LISTEN: Tuktoyaktuk artist recreates traditional story in new mural
Tuktoyaktuk artist Brian Kowikchuk has just finished his biggest mural project to date. He created a pair of murals, inspired by the mother of sea creatures,…
Articles by Mariah Caruso
Elections code to be revisited after April Martel re-elected KFN chief
Martel says she's prepared to re-open the First Nations election code after a dispute regarding membership
Chief April Martel of K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) holds her position following a by-election earlier this month after a dispute over the First Nations election…
2 arrested in Fort Simpson cocaine bust
The culprits were located at the ferry crossing with 30 grams of cocaine in their possession
2 people have been arrested following an investigation for drug trafficking in Fort Simpson. The culprits were located at the ferry crossing with 30 grams…
‘Every cultural landscape has a story’: New Monfwi mural unveiled during Treaty 11 celebrations in Behchokǫ̀
Hundreds gathered to remember former Chief Monfwi as his legacy took centre stage at the treaty 11 celebrations in Behchokǫ̀ earlier this month. Monfwi is…
Beloved radio host Peter Hope passes away after lengthy battle with cancer
Long-time announcer and former host of Dehcho Dene, Peter Hope, passed away last night after battling cancer. Hope grew up in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., speaking…
Northern hip hop artist trades firewood for first studio album
Woodcutter by day, hip-hop artist by night, Dylan Jones, commonly known as Crook the Kid has made a special deal for his first studio album….
Elizabeth Wright named new chief of Tetlit Zheh
The community of Fort McPherson has named Elizabeth Wright the new Chief of the Teetl’it Gwich’in Band Council late last night. Wright rang in at…
Firearms and jewels missing after Inuvik home break-in
Jewellery and several firearms have gone missing following a break and enter in Inuvik. The incident occurred on Lagoon Road on July 12. Police say…
Richard Kochon elected chief of Behdzi Ahda First Nation
A new chief and council were announced in the community of Colville Lake earlier this week, naming Richard Kochon the chief of Behdzi Ahda first…
Gwich’in Wellness Camp resurrected after decade long closure
It has been 12 years since the Beaufort Delta region had access to the Gwich’in Wellness Camp–an area that offered culturally sensitive on-the-land programs for…