SLFN climate change initiative begins with survey
Smith’s Landing First Nation (SLFN) invites community members and the broader Fort Smith community to participate in a survey surrounding climate change initiatives in the…
Articles by Mariah Caruso
Cannabis products now cheaper in the NWT
The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) has cut the price of cannabis products by 10 per cent. The drop in price comes with…
GNWT extends handful of COVID-19 relief measures
NWT businesses and residents are getting an extension on some COVID-19 relief measures. The Government of the Northwest Territories is contributing $550,000 to support the…
“This isn’t about us, but standing together with black and brown voices”: Hay River BLM organizers
The town of Hay River got an opportunity to stand against systematic racism, inequality, and social injustice this weekend. On July 4th, protesters, allies, and…
Separated desks, masks part of GNWT school reopening plan
All schools, depending on grade level will focus on providing as much in-person learning as possible. That’s according to the Reopening Schools Safely plan, recently outlined…
YKDFN and City of Yellowknife organize economic development workshops
The City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have announced an economic strategy plan, through a set of workshops, to get citizens and…
GNWT is working to clarify admission requirements for French first language programs
The territorial government is amending its Education Act by easing restrictions on which French-speaking non-rights holders can be enrolled in French first language schools. The…
Yellowknife Racquet Club awarded $10K grant to combat COVID-19
The Yellowknife Racquet Club is awarded $10,000 to help combat the effects of COVID-19, through the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. “We…
Covid-19 protocols relax for mineral and petroleum industry
Mineral and petroleum (MPR) workers in the NWT can now enjoy the same relaxed measures of Phase 2 as the rest of the community. Dr….
Re-building École J.H. Sissons brings community together
Open for over 40 years, École J.H. Sissons is now being demolished and later rebuilt. “It’s both an exciting and sad time. YK1 is family,…