MLA Thebacha Frieda Martselos was named the new caucus chair at the legislative assembly on Nov. 30. Martselos takes over the position from MLA Yellowknife North Rylund Johnson. Johnson served in this role for two years and says it’s been a “wild ride,” on social media. “I find there (is)…
The GNWT announced an Indigenous employability framework and action plan, geared at giving residents the opportunity to advance in the public sector. This trend follows heavy criticism on the lack of Indigenous representation in the workforce and has been an ongoing debate of the legislative assembly. “A public service that…
Stephen Dunbar has been appointed the Northwest Territories Chief Electoral Officer. This was announced in the third sitting of the Legislative Assembly on Nov. 24. The electoral officer is responsible for overseeing general elections, by-elections and plebiscites in the territory. His term is set to expire by March 31, 2025….
About 90 new mothers are expected to deliver a child between Dec. 10 and Feb. 21 but won’t be able to do it in Yellowknife. Although this reality is troubling to some, many Northern residents, especially from smaller, remote communities are familiar with the lack of health services taking them…
“I’m coming for you.” That is a message from Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn, to other MLA’s in a caucus Facebook chat. The 19th legislative assembly opened on Monday with complaints against the behaviour of Norn based on several threatening statements made before and during his conduct inquiry. Some MLAs felt…
After a grueling two-month postponement, Jackson Lafferty has been elected Tłı̨chǫ grand chief. Unofficial results came in past midnight to find Lafferty and his community Drum dancing in and around his home. Dozens gathered to congratulate the new chief as he embarks on this new chapter. “It feels great this…
East Three Elementary School in Inuvik is closing temporarily for 10 days following an outbreak of COVID-19. The exposure occurred all day from Nov. 3. through to the 5. A total of 11 cases were reported in the community, with nine cases coming from children. The elementary school, as well…
According to the chief public health officer, no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the territory. This brings the total active cases to 64, with two coming from out of territory workers. Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ have 30 cases, Behchokǫ has 16 and Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First…
Julian Atigikyoek is a 24-year-old youth from Yellowknife and in less than a year, he will no longer qualify for youth services. This is Atigikyoek’s last chance at an opportunity for housing before he ages out of the system. This comes after Home Base YK bought Yellowknife Apartments on 53…
According to the chief public health officer, seven new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the territory since Nov. 2. Bringing the total active case count to 73, with seven coming from Inuvik, 32 from Dettah, Ndilǫ and Yellowknife, 13 from Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation and 21…