VIDEO: The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp and the importance of urban land-based healing
Melva Mantla says she spent many nights wondering how she would get her next meal and where she would sleep. But now, the 24-year-old spends…
Articles by Mariah Caruso
NWT residents can now apply to fund suicide prevention projects
Priority status will be given to Indigenous governments and community organizations.
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…
Jigging for the heart, from the heart
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…
First projection art show coming to remote communities in the NWT
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…
Yellowknife artist rediscovers ice carving for national competition
Derrald Taylor has been carving everything from soapstone to snow since he was a young boy, growing up in Tuktoyaktuk. “Carving is like a getaway…
Gahcho Kué mine prepares to restart operations
Gahcho Kué mine is gearing up to resume operations this weekend. De Beers, in a press release, has said it changed its entire workforce “to…
3 Gahcho Kué mine workers hospitalized with COVID-19
Since the outbreak at Gahcho Kué mine was announced in early February, three workers are now in hospital with COVID-19. One of the workers was…
‘Don’t be afraid to speak up’: Fort Simpson teen speaks against bullying on Pink Shirt Day
Students nation-wide are wearing pink today to raise awareness on the effects of bullying. The motto “Keep in mind to be kind” has echoed across…
3 new cases of COVID-19 connected to Gahcho Kué mine outbreak
No identified risk to communites at this time.
The outbreak of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué mine is getting bigger. Dr.Kami Kandola, chief public health officer announced three news cases of COVID-19 at the…
Seniors centre in Fort Good Hope is officially open
Fort Good Hope just got a brand new seniors centre and Elder Gabe Kochon had the honour of cutting the ribbon. Paulie Chinna, minister responsible…