VIDEO: YKDFN Dene hand games workshop
Drums echoed across the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre as more than 50 participants explored one of the oldest and most beloved Dene traditions:…
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RCMP stops investigation into Hay River highrise fire
NWT RCMP has stopped its investigation into the source of the Hay River highrise fire that happened two years ago. Despite the territorial Fire Marshal’s…
GNWT seeks public engagement on reducing fire services outside Yellowknife
Residents on Highways 3 and 4 will soon see a reduction of emergency fire services from the city. As of April 1, the City of…
126 affordable housing units coming to NWT
The Northwest Territories will be getting 126 affordable housing units, announced in a Monday morning joint press conference with the territorial and federal governments. The…
YKDFN youth brings Giant Mine’s toxic legacy to TikTok
Morgan Tsetta, a 26-year-old Yellowknives Dene First Nations (YKDFN) member has taken the conversation between the federal government and Giant Mine to TikTok. Tsetta was…
VIDEO: The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp and the importance of urban land-based healing
Melva Mantla says she spent many nights wondering how she would get her next meal and where she would sleep. But now, the 24-year-old spends…
Caribou board, minister sound alarm over illegal and disrespectful hunting along ice road
According to ENR, more than 50 caribou have been illegally harvested already this year.
Earl Evans is calling on the Indigenous and territorial governments to work together and educate harvesters on respectful hunting practices. Evans, the chair of the…
First projection art show coming to remote communities in the NWT
A one of a kind, out-door art experience is coming to the North. For the first time, a projection show will be travelling to communities…
Yellowknife artist rediscovers ice carving for national competition
Derrald Taylor has been carving everything from soapstone to snow since he was a young boy, growing up in Tuktoyaktuk. “Carving is like a getaway…
Chateh entering two-week lockdown
Residents of Chateh are under a mandatory two-week lockdown as of 9 a.m. today, according to Dene Tha’ First Nation. The first nation posted an…