Articles by Mariah Caruso

Education, Featured, News December 15, 2020

Alternative Adult High School still accepting students in Délı̨nę

According to the NWT Bureau of Statistics, only 25 per cent of Délı̨nę residents have obtained a high school diploma.


Délı̨nę’s only school is getting a new program for adults. Ehtseo Ayha School launched a pilot project turning its grammar school into a night school, after hours. The program is called the Alternative Adult High School and it started in September with a total of eight students. Kim Hagarty, Ehtseo…

Featured, Health, News December 15, 2020

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 internationally and is currently isolating at home and doing well. Public health says only household contacts were identified, with no further risk to the public….

Featured, Health, News December 8, 2020

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 Canada writes even a few grains can be enough to kill someone. According to a press release, the deaths occurred in two separate communities in…

Community, Featured, News December 4, 2020

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 to the mine from out of the territory. Public health is currently contact tracing 25 contacts, who are all isolating on-site, reads the press release….

BUSINESS FOCUS, Featured, News December 3, 2020

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 Dene First Nation in securing jobs and economic stability for Indigenous communities in the North. This year, the added challenge of a pandemic was unforeseen….

Featured, Health, News November 30, 2020

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 Territorial Director of Medicine for the NWT she says, she understands why Indigenous communities struggle with accessing health care. Dr. Pegg will now be responsible…

Community, Featured, News, Police November 27, 2020

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 Chief Ernest Betsina says this isn’t a fair depiction of Indigenous communities. “Our youth are not genetically prone to crime. It’s a symptom of social…