Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer of the NWT, has confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 in the territory. The individual passed away late on Monday, Aug. 23. “My thoughts are with the person’s family, friends, and community,” said Kandola in a statement. “At a time, when…
From one Antoine to another: Kele Charles Antoine will be taking over from Gerald Antoine as chief of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation. Kele took home 82 votes; the closest runner-ups were Herb Norwegian and Hilda Tsetso, each with 45. LKFN leadership is made up of one chief and eight councillors….
Following the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the Sahtu region, the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI) annual general assembly in Coville Lake has been postponed. “Due to the recent developments with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Sahtu region and NWT, please continue to follow GNWT public health restriction rules and please keep…
The latest COVID exposure has been linked to a flight from Norman Wells to Yellowknife on Aug. 21. Partially vaccinated residents on Canadian North Flight #244 on rows 14-20 should isolate for 10 days and arrange for testing. Those fully vaccinated are asked to self-monitor and if symptoms develop, arrange…
Public health officials have added a handful of locations in Fort Providence to the growing list of possible COVID-19 exposures. “The OCPHO advises anyone in community of Fort Providence and across the territory to also isolate immediately and arrange for testing if they have symptoms. However, those people at the…
The three candidates vying to become the next Tłı̨chǫ grand chief include a former grand chief, the incumbent, and a former MLA. Eddie Erasmus, George Mackenzie and Jackson Lafferty were all nominated for the position. To be eligible, Tłı̨chǫ election law states you must be a Tłı̨chǫ citizen, be at…
Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę (Fort Provdience) is experiencing a power outage after a semi-truck ran into a power pole near the community. Northland Utilities confirmed the outage on social media, saying they had a crew onsite responding to the outage. The company also said the outage is expected to last three…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) is scheduled to host its election for chief and council on Aug. 23. Four candidates await the polls later this month. CKLB spoke with the candidates to discuss their platform and vision for the future. The transcription has been edited for clarity. Shirley Tsetta …
This past weekend Northern LOCO hosted a youth camp at the campgrounds in Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę (Fort Providence). It was first initiated by a youth worker, Jeffery Simba, 15, who identified the need for the youth to get away from the community’s ongoing effects of intergenerational trauma. “It was good,…
The passing of 38-year-old Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) Deputy Chief Kristine McLeod has shaken the territory. Many can’t seem to forget her playful energy, beautiful smile and big heart, all signs of a great Gwich’in leader. “Our world will never be the same without her,” says Kim Campbell, one of…