Hunter education class coming to NWT high schools
High school students will now be able to get credits for learning to hunt. The territorial government says the hunter education course will “provide new…
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Two foxes test positive for rabies in Tuktoyaktuk
Residents in Tuktoyaktuk should be on the lookout for aggressive foxes. According to public health, two foxes recently tested positive for rabies in the community….
Michael Vandell elected chief of Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę First Nation
Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę First Nation has a new chief. Michael Vandell received 163 votes, to Lorraine Whiteman’s 118, and Sheldon Minoza’s 108. Members also elected…
David Menacho elected president of Tulít’a land corporation
The Tulít’a land corporation has announced the results of its election on Wednesday evening. David Menacho has been elected as president. He was previously the…
As COVID cases grow, MLA urges Tuktoyaktuk to stick together
After a year and a half of no COVID-19 cases in Tuktoyaktuk, Jackie Jacobson says the current outbreak has left the community feeling like “a…
Online voting now open for Tłıchǫ grand chief election
For the first time, Tłıchǫ citizens can vote for their grand chief online. “We are excited that this new opportunity will allow Tłıchǫ citizens who…
Program offers military headstones to ‘overlooked’ Indigenous veterans
The families of Indigenous veterans — especially in small communities — may not know they are eligible for funeral and burial assistance from the military,…
4 COVID cases in Tuktoyaktuk; school and youth centre close
Public health has confirmed there are four cases of COVID-19 in Tuktoyaktuk. Public health officials have identified three exposure locations in the community: Mangilaluk School…
Nomination period for hamlet elections open
The nomination period for hamlet elections in the NWT opened this week. The communities headed to the polls later this year are: Aklavik Enterprise Fort…
Dene Nation election to happen in December with online voting
The next Dene national chief will be decided on Dec. 9. The upcoming election will be taking place online, according to the Dene Nation executive…