Articles by Mariah Caruso

Community, Featured, News August 21, 2020

Territorial government goes back to the drawing board after rejected day shelter proposal

"The day shelter is temporary, the best thing we could do is to have housing for everybody," says Rebecca Alty, mayor for Yellowknife.


Since the proposal for a temporary lease of the lower level of the former side door centre for at-risk youth was rejected by the city of Yellowknife. The NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the plans for a new temporary day…

Community, Featured, Health, News August 19, 2020

Public health emergency extended once again

Self-isolation is the frontline of the COVID-19 defence, says the GNWT in a press release.


From the advice of Dr. Kami Kandola, the government of the Northwest Territories has extended the territory-wide public health emergency once more. This extension expires on September 1, 2020. With over 900 self-isolation plans filed just last week from new workers, residents, and students, health officials say self-isolation is a…

Community, Education, News August 19, 2020

De Beers donates 117 laptops to Indigenous schools

De Beers group shows its support for students transitioning to online learning across the territory by donating dozens of computers. De Beers has donated 117 new laptops to seven schools in seven distinct Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories. In addition to donating ten refurbished computers to the Yellowknife Public…

Art, Community, News August 18, 2020

New Dene media site to highlight Indigenous voices

"I want to change the narrative through media, with the Dene nation," says Tyra Moses.


“We believe in walking in two worlds: education and culture,” says Tyra Moses. “Our people are strong, resilient and industrious”, she says, “I want to bring authentic Indigenous voices merged with academia.” One woman band, Tyra Moses, well-known photographer and artist in Yellowknife has created a Dene focused media site…

Featured, Industry, News August 13, 2020

CRTC announces $72M in broadband internet improvements for the North

The new standard of internet speed will be 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with unlimited data to support 26% of the households in the Yukon and NWT.


Northwestel’s commitment to northern communities includes a stronger, faster more reliable internet connection at lower price points. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced $72M in broadband funding for five projects through the CRTC fund. Northwestel will be receiving roughly $62M dollars to service northern communities. This investment…

Community, Featured, Health, News August 13, 2020

Pilot project intends to offer more streamlined care for mental health services to NWT residents

Mental health support options will be available online and for same-day care, all at the touch of your fingertips.


Access to online mental health resources and a stable internet connection is a paradox for most northern communities. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is joining together with the Government of the Northwest Territories for a two-year mental health project to reduce wait times and improve services. Jennifer Drygeese,…

Community, Featured, Industry, News August 11, 2020

Federal government invests $5 million to support economic opportunities in Canada’s territories

The Northwest Territories will be receiving nearly $2,000,000 worth of investments. 


In the name of reconciliation, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $5 million to create economic opportunities for 11 Indigenous businesses and communities in the North – with six in the Northwest Territories. The Det’on Cho Management LP will receive $908,635 for a two-year project for the reclamation and…

Education, Featured, News August 10, 2020

NWT post-secondary students can now access two new grants for upcoming academic year

These grants will help students with the cost of technology equipment and internet services.


The Government of the Northwest Territories announces two new grants aimed at post-secondary students receiving full-time financial assistance (SFA) for the 2020-21 academic year. The Technology Grant is a one-time grant of $750 to help students purchase things like computers, printers, scanners, and tablets and the Support Grant is a…