Murals unveiled for Strong People, Strong Communities
The designs for a series of murals planned for Yellowknife, Ndilǫ and Dettah were unveiled in a virtual event Thursday evening. The murals were designed…
Art
9 NWT artists have work stolen in Edmonton heist
Nine pieces of Northern art have been stolen from a gallery in Edmonton. Last week the Alberta Craft Council asked Albertans and NWT residents via…
Fort Good Hope celebrates new Arctic Circle Drum monument
The Northwest Territories’ latest tourism attraction has been unveiled outside of Fort Good Hope. During a ceremony Monday afternoon, members of the community gathered in…
New children’s book to reflect Dene laws, available in four languages
Our Northern Rivers is published in Chipewyan, South Slavey and Cree, alongside English.
Inspired by all the North has to offer, Denise Broomfield decided to incorporate Dene culture and values into her first children’s book. “I’m just so…
What does reconciliation mean to you?: New northern podcast wants to know
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…
Dene author says storytelling is catalyst for healing in debut novel
Land-Water-Sky/Ndè-Tı-Yat’a is an ode to everything the creator made, says Catherine Lafferty
In her debut novel, the Yellowknife author shares an intimate work of fiction on the idea that through storytelling, readers can heal past traumas. In…
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…
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…
Inuvialuit artist designs Canadian Mint collector coin
Myrna Pokiak's design was selected to commemorate the NWT's 150th anniversary.
Myrna Pokiak, an Inuvialuit artist, has designed a collector coin that reflects the Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples who shape the Northwest Territories. This…
Farmers Market reopening offers artists much needed platform
After spending the past couple months working on commissions, Dene artist Darrell Chocolate was able to publicly showcase his work at the Yellowknife Farmers Market….