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Community, Featured, News February 27, 2025

Two Fort Smith residents awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald recognized for lifelong contributions

Two Fort Smith residents have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their lifelong contributions to education and traditional sports. Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald received their medals during a ceremony in the community on Tuesday. Lafferty, a Métis of Gwich’in and Scottish heritage, has dedicated 48…

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Ecology North kicks off 2025 Earth Week with over 30 events

Programming runs from April 22 to May 3 across Yellowknife

Programming runs from April 22 to May 3 across Yellowknife

Gamètì and Wekweètì winter roads to close April 10

Closure comes earlier than usual due to warmer temperatures

Closure comes earlier than usual due to warmer temperatures

Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government becomes official after 22 years of negotiation

86 per cent of ballots ratified self-government agreement on March 31

86 per cent of ballots ratified self-government agreement on March 31

Young Indigenous artist brings ‘northern love language’ to life

NWT/NU friendship centres council launched new coloring book and cards

NWT/NU friendship centres council launched new coloring book and cards

Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę members vote on self-government agreement

If ratified the Indigenous government will take effect in 2026

If ratified the Indigenous government will take effect in 2026

Major tobacco settlement to bring $185M to NWT

"We look forward to utilizing funds to support preventative care and enhance the efficiency of our health care system," says health minister

"We look forward to utilizing funds to support preventative care and enhance the efficiency of our health care system," says health minister

Feds pledge $93M to Akaitcho, Dehcho First Nations and Métis communities

The funding will support housing in 19 communities

The funding will support housing in 19 communities

Behchokǫ̀ bans alcohol during handgames weekend

Temporary prohibition in place as community prepares for tournament

Temporary prohibition in place as community prepares for tournament

Feds commit $7.4M to expand school food programs in the NWT

Funding aims to ease financial strain on families as grocery prices rise

Funding aims to ease financial strain on families as grocery prices rise

Two Fort Smith residents awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald recognized for lifelong contributions

Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald recognized for lifelong contributions