Two cases of tuberculosis trigger outbreak in Yellowknife
The NWT’s acting chief public health officer, Dr. André Corriveau has declared a tuberculosis outbreak in Yellowknife after two cases were found in the city….
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‘Not just cultural products’: Fort Smith entrepreneur carries on family’s trapping legacy
Brenda Dragon named the Entrepreneur of the Month by the Native Women’s Association of Canada
Brenda Dragon can still remember those peaceful evenings when her father returned home from the bush and worked on furs under dim yellow lights. “When…
National Indigenous Peoples Day: A Guide to Events in NWT
Across Canada, more than 188 events are going to be held to celebrate the upcoming National Indigenous Peoples Day by honouring the history, traditions and knowledge…
‘I’m just a mom trying to get by in life’: Tłı̨chǫ woman goes country
A Tłı̨chǫ woman is running a farm down in Alder Flats, Alberta. It’s called Hendrickson LiveStock and is home to eight pigs, 12 cattle, 80…
‘I don’t want them to forget about Frank being missing,’ says mom Laura Kalinek
The Frank Gruben Pride Festival to honour the memory of missing Indigenous person
“Frank Gruben was a really outgoing person. He was caring. He would love to help people. If anybody needed help, he’d be there in a…
Dehcho First Nations hold back annual assembly due to wildfire, fire bans
Dehcho First Nations 31st Annual Assembly has been put on pause due to the ongoing wildfire season and fire bans. Dehcho First Nations Grand Chief…
‘It was the Mission’: A spiritual hub remembered in Behchokǫ̀
“Ever since I was old enough to walk to church I’ve been going to church, at that Mission (house), and then the big church on…
Fear looms over Jean Marie River as wildfire season intensifies, says SAO
“Not being able to get out is the biggest fear that we heard,” says Tammy Neal, Jean Marie River’s SAO, at a public meeting. Out of…
Wildfire puts Fort Liard on high alert
A fire located 19 km outside Fort Liard was deemed ‘out of control’ on Sunday. A total of five fire crews, three helicopters and two…
New Marine Transportation Services schedule to reflects low water levels
Beginning this week, all cargo destined for Norman Wells will now be directed to Tuktoyuktuk. This change comes from extremely low water levels around the…