Fred Sangris elected chief of Ndilǫ
Fred Sangris is the new chief of Ndilǫ and will be taking over for Ernest Betsina. Sangris took home 141 votes; with Betsina and Shirley…
Articles by Mariah Caruso
SSI postpones AGM due to COVID-19 outbreak
Following the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the Sahtu region, the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI) annual general assembly in Coville Lake has been postponed. “Due to…
New COVID exposure linked to flight from Norman Wells
The latest COVID exposure has been linked to a flight from Norman Wells to Yellowknife on Aug. 21. Partially vaccinated residents on Canadian North Flight…
Q&A: N’dilo chief candidates
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) is scheduled to host its election for chief and council on Aug. 23. Four candidates await the polls later…
‘Our world will never be the same’: Remembering Kristine McLeod
The passing of 38-year-old Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) Deputy Chief Kristine McLeod has shaken the territory. Many can’t seem to forget her playful energy, beautiful…
Nunavut suspends travel bubble with NWT again
Due to the recent community outbreak of COVID-19 in the territory, travel between Nunavut and the NWT has been suspended. This is according to a…
Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation identified as high COVID exposure site
Due to to the recent active cases of COVID-19 identified in the territory, the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation including the camp will temporarily be closing…
2 NT RCMP officers charged with assault
Two NT RCMP officers from the Yellowknife detachment have been charged with assault. Officers Francesca Bechard and Jason Archer each face one count of assault….
Fort McPherson culture camp provides traditional hub and grub for locals
One Elder in the community calls it a "Gwitch'in Disneyland."
Residents of Fort McPherson got a new fish camp this summer and they couldn’t be more excited. Diane Koe has developed her fishing skills for…
Gwich’in Tribal Council Deputy Grand Chief Kristine McLeod passes away
GTC Deputy Grand Chief Kristine McLeod died over the weekend. According to a Facebook post, she passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning. “The thoughts, prayers, and…