Articles by Mariah Caruso

Featured, Health, News April 23, 2021

Steve Norn identifies himself and family member as the two YK COVID cases

Exposure notices issued for École St. Patrick High School, the Racquet Club and Taste of Saigon.


Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn confirmed he and a family member have tested positive for COVID-19 — explaining the origin of the two cases identified in Yellowknife this week. “I have chosen to identify myself as the positive COVID test result this week. The second confirmed test announced today is…

Community, Featured, Health, News March 29, 2021

1 case of COVID-19 confirmed at Diavik Diamond Mine

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…

Community, Featured, News March 26, 2021

VIDEO: YKDFN Dene hand games workshop

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…

Community, Featured, News March 22, 2021

YKDFN youth brings Giant Mine’s toxic legacy to TikTok

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…