Articles by Mariah Caruso

Dene Talk: A new podcast on the exploration of identity, Indigenous storytelling

"We can imagine ourselves through our own eyes and through our own lens with our own voice," says show's creator.


Cassidy Villebrun-Buracas says “I really wanted to focus on the strength of Indigenous people and the strength of their stories.” Through Dene Talk, he’s doing just that. Villebrun-Buracas created a podcast to highlight Indigenous voices and found his along the way. “It was hard growing up, connecting with my identity…


CPHO: 6 new cases of COVID-19 in the territory

Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO) announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Five cases are connected to the Gahcho Kué mine and the other is a Yellowknife resident. The five individuals are isolating and doing well, reads a press release. This brings the total cases…


ADKFN resumes election process

Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) resumes its election process after a lockdown in the community put everything on pause. Nominations are now open for the position of chief and six council members, until 4 p.m. March 2. Forms can be found at the ADKFN office or by request online…







Cause of flood at Salvation Army still unknown

“I remember looking at the firefighters saying ‘I don’t know what we’re going to do with our folks’,” says Jason Brinson, executive director for the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has temporarily closed its doors after a flood occurred Sunday morning. “It was raining in the shelter,” he adds, which…