Schools around the NWT are bringing Indigenous languages back into the classroom. Ehtseo Ayha School in Délı̨nę launched its first Indigenous language program in September. Brad Highfield, the school’s acting principal, says he realized the “dire need” to integrate language back into the curriculum after noticing the lack of competency…
Blending tradition with modern architecture is no easy task. But Wayne Guy, founder of GUY Architects, built his career on celebrating community and culture through his work. “We spend most of our lives in buildings, and it’s not just a commodity, it does feed the soul,” he adds. Beyond materials,…
Ice conditions have forced MV Lafferty staff to remain aboard the vessel, which is stranded approximately 200 meters from shore. Greg Hanna, spokesperson for the department of Infrastructure, said the ferry lost power in one engine while being repositioned to dock for the winter season on Monday. No passengers are…
The NWT’s finance minister, Caroline Wawzonek, says there’s still no timeline for when residents will be able to have cell coverage when travelling Highway 3 between Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀. Last Friday, Wawzonek said an initial estimate to get coverage in the area would cost $10 million. The costing estimate came…
Nominations opened on Monday, Nov. 2 for nine hamlets across the NWT: Aklavik, Enterprise, Fort McPherson, Fort Resolution, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Tuktoyaktuk, Tulita and Ulukhaktok. According to the department of Municipal and Community Affairs’ election calendar, candidates need to submit their names by Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. The official…
The results are in for the Pehdzeh Ki First Nation (PKFN) election, sort of. After the successful nomination of candidates, Pehdzeh Ki First Nation has a new chief and council after more than half of the candidates were disqualified. This leaves two councilor positions unaccounted for. According to an official…
On Nov. 9, the Northwest Territories Power Corporation will start using power limiters again on residents that can’t pay their bills. The corporation made the announcement earlier this month, reversing a decision from earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic. The reversal caught the attention of Nunakput MLA Jackie Jacobson, who represents…
Ron Bonnetrouge, MLA for Deh Cho, says community leaders in his region are concerned they are not consulted when Dr. Kami Kandola approves exemptions for self-isolation. Under the current public health orders, all residents returning to the NWT must self-isolate for 14 days in either Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River or…
Steve Norn says it would be a win-win-win situation if Dettah was to provide emergency fire services for residents along the Ingraham Trail. He argues that taking over the service would help the community become more self-sufficient and it relieves both territorial government and the City of Yellowknife from that…
The Pehdzeh Ki First Nation (PKFN) is accepting nominations for the position of chief and six councillors in Wrigley. Nominations are due Oct. 29. The public will be informed of the candidates that same day. Election day will be Nov. 16. Aklavik community election The positions for three directors are…