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Community, Culture, Featured, News, Reconciliation June 18, 2025

Akaitcho Hall history brought into Art Centre discussion

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

The first public meeting on using the former Akaitcho Hall location for a new Art Centre was held Tuesday night in Yellowknife. The meeting was held at the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, and was attended by many community members who engaged in a thoughtful, nuanced and, at times, emotional…

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Akaitcho Hall history brought into Art Centre discussion

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

NWT Art Centre Initiative closing in on final location decision

The overall goal of the new Indigenous-art focused centre is to provide a space that is 'solely dedicated to the non-commercial display of art,' says spokesperson

The overall goal of the new Indigenous-art focused centre is to provide a space that is 'solely dedicated to the non-commercial display of art,' says spokesperson

Community Hide Camp passes down traditional wisdom to Mildred Hall

The event taught traditional hide preparation alongside other artistic practices

The event taught traditional hide preparation alongside other artistic practices

Frank Gruben Pride Festival returns to Fort Smith to ‘keep his name in mind,’ says organizer

'I’ve been working with Laura Kalinek (Gruben’s mother) to include more things that Frank would have liked to see,' says Ryker Lonehardt

'I’ve been working with Laura Kalinek (Gruben’s mother) to include more things that Frank would have liked to see,' says Ryker Lonehardt

“We’ve been watching a live-streamed genocide on our phones,” says Amy Lam

Yellowknife woman joins march to Gaza to support Palestinians

Yellowknife woman joins march to Gaza to support Palestinians

Colourful costumes, vehicles, and plenty of flags mark 3rd annual Pride Parade

“I think that now more than ever, it’s really important that we support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community."

“I think that now more than ever, it’s really important that we support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community."

YK Summer of Pride begins with message of hope: “We are stronger together”

The Northern Mosaic Network has Pride events planned all the way through August

The Northern Mosaic Network has Pride events planned all the way through August

Minister Kuptana issues statement of support for Pride Month

The Minister encourages all northern residents to take part in celebration and education opportunities

The Minister encourages all northern residents to take part in celebration and education opportunities

Small wooden structure burned near Pilot’s Monument

Firefighters put out a fire near Pilot’s Monument in Yellowknife early Thursday morning

Firefighters put out a fire near Pilot’s Monument in Yellowknife early Thursday morning

GNWT survey finds mental health service gaps

GNWT says many residents get help, but access and awareness remain barriers

GNWT says many residents get help, but access and awareness remain barriers