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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…

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…

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…

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…

Art, Entertainment, Featured, News August 17, 2020

Leela Gilday looking to share her network with aspiring performer

One lucky young Dene woman will have the opportunity to be mentored by award-winning artist.

“Indigenous music is by Indigenous people,” says Leela Gilday. “Being a Dene woman in the industry, not having anyone to do what I do. I…

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…

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)…

Community, Featured, News August 13, 2020

Riverview cineplex re-opening following COVID-19 closure

Masks are not mandatory.

The Riverview cineplex in Hay River will be re-opening its doors this Friday, August 14, since its closure back in March. “We’re still a work…

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…

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…

Articles by Mariah Caruso