“Ever since I was old enough to walk to church I’ve been going to church, at that Mission (house), and then the big church on Sunday,” says Leon Lafferty, a 68-year-old Elder from Behchokǫ̀. Earlier this month, St. Michael’s Parish announced the Old Mission House would be demolished after decades…
“Not being able to get out is the biggest fear that we heard,” says Tammy Neal, Jean Marie River’s SAO, at a public meeting. Out of roughly 85 residents, 22 members of Jean Marie River gathered earlier this week to discuss the community’s plan for another wildfire season. With new fires…
A fire located 19 km outside Fort Liard was deemed ‘out of control’ on Sunday. A total of five fire crews, three helicopters and two protection units have since been deployed to contain it. The fire (FS002) is approximately 352 hectares in size, according to N.W.T Fire. Today’s forecast calls…
Beginning this week, all cargo destined for Norman Wells will now be directed to Tuktoyuktuk. This change comes from extremely low water levels around the Rampart Rapids south of Fort Good Hope. This is according to Marine Transportation Services (MTS) and reflected in its newest schedule. Essentially, the communities of…
K’ıyelı Tourism Services in Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation (Fort Simpson) has received $25,000 from the federal government to support Indigenous tourism. Mary Jane and Gilbert Cazon are the owners of K’ıyelı Services. The Cazons began their business in 2010, initially offering interpretation and language services. As part of their commitment…
The doors to a new childcare facility have officially opened in Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation (Fort Providence) this week. The children’s centre is called the Gotsų Margaret Vandell, Nezų Ts’ųdaa K’éodhı́h Gok’é GóɁǫ which means Elder Margaret Vandell, place of good child care. Vandell is celebrated for her contributions…
Elections for the Dene National Chief are set to begin on July 24 at the annual Dene National Assembly in Fort Good Hope. Nominations for Dene National Chief will open on April 29 and close on May 24. The format is considered a hybrid of in-person and online voting, with…
“To be an Indigenous woman in Canada today, I think it’s taking all of what my ancestors and family have been through and putting it out there into an environment where I’m able to do what I love, be passionate and work towards things that I’ve always wanted to do.”…
Four people have been nominated for four councillor’s positions in Enterprise’s municipal by-election next month. The nominees are: Clarke, Genevieve Dives, James Richards, Dave St. Amour, Michael St. Amour is the former mayor who lost to former councillor Sandra McMaster in February by four votes, 29 to 25. Then, refusing…
The traditional spring carnival in Colville Lake (K’áhbamį́túé ) has been named Snowbird Carnival after the late Theresa Snowbird Kakfwi and her outstanding contributions to community. “I felt really honoured (and) was really touched that the community wanted to do this,” says Wayne Kakfwi, her husband. “She really took it…