Riane Peterson describes martial arts, specifically boxing, as the ultimate workout. Life growing up for Peterson was difficult and fitness was one outlet that really made a difference in her healing journey. Prior to getting sober, she remembers a life of chaos. Peterson is now a 30-year-old fitness coach, turned…
The Town of Inuvik kicked off its 63rd annual spring celebration over the weekend, but due to the pandemic, only a small portion of the community could attend in person. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO) of the NWT, allowed 50 residents in a town of roughly 3,000…
The Northern Images art store has been a staple in Yellowknife for over 40 years. Last month the shop had to close its doors, giving NWT artists something to worry about as their art moves into a different space. “It’s really, really sad for me to see [this] place shut down,”…
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), has announced a new case of COVID-19 at Diavik Diamond Mine. According to a press release, there is no identified risk to the public as the individual “did not acquire infection from the mine site.” The infected individual and 35 other workers…
Drums echoed across the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre as more than 50 participants explored one of the oldest and most beloved Dene traditions: hand games. The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), in partnership with the museum, hosted a beginner’s hand games workshop on Mar. 21, as part of…
Residents on Highways 3 and 4 will soon see a reduction of emergency fire services from the city. As of April 1, the City of Yellowknife will be reducing fire services outside of municipal boundaries and the territorial government wants residents to be a part of the conversation. Public engagement…
Morgan Tsetta, a 26-year-old Yellowknives Dene First Nations (YKDFN) member has taken the conversation between the federal government and Giant Mine to TikTok. Tsetta was successful in helping YKDFN get over 32,000 signatures in support of the remediation process, earlier this month. She stresses every single one of those signatures…
Applications are now open to a new fund for NWT residents looking to lead suicide prevention projects in their community. According to an NWT government press release, the Community Suicide Prevention fund will go towards “increasing community wellness and reducing stigma.” A maximum of $45,000 per project will be awarded…
An after-school dance program is giving Yellowknife youth something to get jiggy about. “It’s not that hard,” says Pontiac Mace, an 11-year-old jigging novice. She admits “it’s really fast, and there’s a lot of jumping” Since January, kids have been dancing their little hearts out learning the traditional Métis jig….
A one of a kind, out-door art experience is coming to the North. For the first time, a projection show will be travelling to communities across the NWT, bringing short films by Indigenous artists from around the world to residents. The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) presents EBB +…