Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp takes its breakfast program to the streets
Due to a recent outbreak of COVID-19 in Yellowknife, many businesses and organizations have had to close their doors temporarily, and the Arctic Indigenous Wellness…
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COVID-19 cuts into Behchokǫ̀ hide tanning camp
Organizers say the camp is not fully cancelled, just delayed for the time being.
The growing outbreak of COVID-19 in Yellowknife is also affecting nearby communities. A workshop started on Monday near Behchokǫ̀ and was supposed to run two…
‘Excited and hungry’: You can’t keep northerners from the colonel’s chicken
The wait is over. Six years have passed since the NWT has had a taste of the colonel’s Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Today, residents eagerly…
Community working to bring home 2 injured Tuk hunters
Two hunters from Tuktoyaktuk are injured hundreds of kilometres away from the community. CBC first reported the rescue effort Tuesday afternoon. Tyrone Raddi told CBC…
Fort Providence, Łutselk’e implement restrictions due to YK COVID cluster
Łutselk’e Dene First Nation (LKDFN) and Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation are taking extra precautions as a result of the COVID-19 cluster in Yellowknife. According…
Interest climbing in new Behchokǫ̀ rock climbing wall
The new climbing wall in Behchokǫ̀ has led to more and more community members taking up the sport. Colinda Blondin, recreation manager for Behchokǫ̀, said…
It’s Gwich’in Day!
It’s the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. “We celebrate to honour our Gwich’in rights in areas such as…
Panel to discuss role of youth in upholding Treaty rights
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza has put together a panel of youth from across Treaty 8 territory to talk about their rights. “Learning more about what’s happening in…
‘I’m stronger. . . in every aspect’: Navigating healing through martial arts
Riane Peterson describes martial arts, specifically boxing, as the ultimate workout. Life growing up for Peterson was difficult and fitness was one outlet that really…
Fort Good Hope farmers market sells out in first event
The organizers are looking for partners to continue offering the service.
A farmers market held in Fort Good Hope sold out of boxes full of produce in its first event of the season. The market was…