CPHO confirms positive COVID-19 case in Inuvik
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in Inuvik. According to a press release, the individual travelled…
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CPHO: Wastewater samples collected in Yellowknife confirm COVID-19
The presence of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife wastewater, the NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) says. “There is likely an undetected case of COVID-19…
Chief coroner reports 2 opioid-related deaths in the NWT
A recent toxicology report by the chief coroner confirms two deaths in the territory as a result fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid and Health…
CPHO: Positive COVID-19 case at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) reported an active case of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine, today. The worker travelled directly…
Dene Nation is irrelevant: former Chief Kakfwi
A new constitution is in the works for the Dene Nation.
The future of the Dene Nation is unknown. “When I became the National Chief . . . I saw the Dene Nation was fragmented,” says…
Rooted in Dene values, Det’on Cho Management wins national award
Det’on Cho Management is the first winner from any of the three territories.
Det’on Cho Management becomes one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020. For over 30 years, De’ton Cho management has worked alongside the Yellowknives…
Giant Mine is a monster: YKDFN
YKDFN demands apology and compensation from Giant Mine, again.
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) demands an apology for the mistreatment and degradation of land caused by Giant Mine over their 70 year-long relationship….
New Territorial Medical Director: Creating a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care
Dr. Pegg has signed a one-year contract, as opposed to the regular three-year term expected as the Territorial Director of Medicine.
Dr. AnneMarie Pegg says she wants to create a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care. After completing her first week as the new…
Crime is related to trauma: Chief Betsina
New Statistics Canada report claims higher crime rates to be found in the Northwest Territories.
Crime is more likely to be reported in remote communities, specifically with high Indigenous populations according to a recent survey. Although, Yellowknives Dene First Nation…
Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road to be called Tłı̨chǫ Highway or Highway 9
Traveling to Whatì just got a whole lot easier. The Government of the Northwest Territories announced the official name for the all-season road on Tuesday….