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. What was known as the Tłı̨chǫ All-Season road will now be called the Tłı̨chǫ Highway or Highway 9. This new road will provide year-round access…
Nearly 100 people marched down 51st St. to bring awareness to addictions on Monday. Addiction is the cause of pain, says Katherine Arden, wellness manager for the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre. Hosted by the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, Arden says they changed the name of the walk to…
A handful of wolverine sightings have been reported in Yellowknife. The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) confirmed three sightings, on Sunday, near Finlayson Dr., Magrum Cres. and Forrest Dr. ENR says they investigated all three areas with no trace of the animal. “Yellowknife is a wilderness city, and…
Everything in the North is tied to reconciliation. Former MLA, Michael Miltenberger and lawyer Merrell-Ann Phare speak intimately on the subject of reconciliation in their new podcast, the Porcupine. The pair says they’re trying to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices. “But we’re scared, and a bit nervous…
One person at Diavik Diamond Mine has been injured. The accident happened yesterday afternoon while they were operating an excavator. The employee has been transported to an Edmonton hospital after being assessed by on-site medical staff. The individual was considered in stable condition at the time. Matthew Klar, spokesperson for…
Annie Buscemi admits that “it’s the simple things in life” that keep her going. Buscemi, 23, from Iqaluit, started making TikToks as a way to help herself through her anxiety. Since losing her job back in September, Buscemi created a virtual diary, called Ullaakkut (meaning good morning) as a way to practice gratitude. This was […]
Bringing Dene inspired arts and crafts to the world, one-click at a time – that is if the internet connection in the community of Łutselk’e was reliable. On Tuesday, Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation (LKDFN) launched Caribou People Creations, an online store dedicated to selling locally-made clothing, jewelry and tools….
Tim Cook remembers the way his mother looked at him in his army uniform. The feeling of pride and national identity veiled over him like a warm blanket. “I wanted to challenge myself, do something different . . . and see what I was capable of,” Cook says. Coming from…
In a matter of days, the NWT has reported three cases of COVID-19 in the territory. An Alberta resident has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine, Wednesday. The individual travelled on a direct flight from the south to the mine site. According to the press release,…
Schools around the NWT are bringing Indigenous languages back into the classroom. Ehtseo Ayha School in Délı̨nę launched its first Indigenous language program in September. Brad Highfield, the school’s acting principal, says he realized the “dire need” to integrate language back into the curriculum after noticing the lack of competency…