Folk on the Rocks (FOTR) has removed Eugene Boulanger, commonly known as Young Dene, four days before the festival starts. The organization has chosen to cancel the artist due to several allegations of “sexual violence” brought forward within the last few weeks. Carly McFadden is the executive director for FOTR….
Residents of Wrigley were stranded in Fort Simpson when the highway closed over the weekend as a result of wildfires. Mayor Sean Whelly said approximately 10 residents of Wrigley were stranded in Fort Simpson overnight as a result of the closure. Due to a shortage of vacancy, the community lent…
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is showcasing a Tłı̨chǫ exhibit honouring Chief Mǫwhì signing Treaty 11 in Behchokǫ̀ 100 years ago. The official opening will take place on July 16 at 1 p.m. where a fire feeding ceremony, remarks, tea and bannock will be provided. The exhibit…
Artists in Yellowknife may have a new summer hot spot. Matthew Grogono is the President of Yellowknife Artists Co-operative (YAC) and he’s excited to turn the Wildcat Café heritage building into a think tank for local artists. This new hub will be a temporary meeting place for artists to collaborate…
The next few days in the NWT are getting hotter and hotter. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the communities of Fort Liard, Fort Simpson and Wrigley – this includes Nahanni Butte and Jean Marie River. Over the next few days, temperatures are expected to reach a high…
A $25 million investment is coming to the GNWT from the federal government to support housing priorities, including 30 new public housing units across the territory. The federal government also announced a new working group between federal, territorial and Indigenous governments to address a “broad range” of housing issues. What…
Canada’s popular parkas may start to look and feel a little different next year. Ever since Canada Goose announced its commitment to sustainability, all animal fur and exotic skins are to be expelled from the organization by the end of this year. This means Canada Goose’s popular parkas will no…
Some Indigenous broadcasters are getting financial assistance from the federal government over the next two years, a boost to their cultural programs. A $ 1.9 million investment was announced in a press release, June 29. This investment will help provide some operational stability, reads the release. Among the recipients are…
According to the Department of Environment and Natural resources, a black bear has been spotted breaking into cabins on River Lake, in the past few days. River Lake can be found between Prosperous and Prelude Lakes. ENR officers are still patrolling the area and have yet to find the bear….
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya wants to rename Canada Day to Family Day. “We want to bring our families back together again and do it on the land,” he says. Many northern communities are turning Canada Day into a day to honour those that have passed. The shift comes after…