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…
After graduating with a prestigious university award, Laney Beaulieu of Deninu Kųę́ First Nation is one step closer to becoming the first doctor from her community. Beaulieu graduated from Western University two weeks ago with a double major honours degree in biology and medical sciences. She received the Gold Medal…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation announced the chief candidates for its upcoming election. The four candidates are: Cecilie (Cece) Beaulieu Ernest Betsina Fred Sangris Shirley Tsetta The position of councillor has been filled by Ted Tsetta due to being the only nomination submitted. The candidates were announced in a Facebook…
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. According to a public health advisory, the case is related to domestic travel outside the territory. Health officials say those on Canadian North, flight 244 from Edmonton on June 28, row four…
According to officials in Fort Providence, the body of 56-year-old Knute Norwegian was found today. Norwegian was swept away by the Deh Cho (Mackenzie River) on Sunday evening, following Treaty 11 commemorations. Residents last saw Norwegian swimming near the Winter Crossing around 7 p.m. According to an RCMP press release,…
One hundred years have passed since the signing of Treaty 11. Now several communities across Denendeh commemorate what that signing means, all those years ago to protect the Dene people and their way of life. Among those communities, Fort Providence kicked off celebrations, over the weekend with a fire-feeding ceremony,…