De Beers group shows its support for students transitioning to online learning across the territory by donating dozens of computers. De Beers has donated 117 new laptops to seven schools in seven distinct Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories. In addition to donating ten refurbished computers to the Yellowknife Public…
“We believe in walking in two worlds: education and culture,” says Tyra Moses. “Our people are strong, resilient and industrious”, she says, “I want to bring authentic Indigenous voices merged with academia.” One woman band, Tyra Moses, well-known photographer and artist in Yellowknife has created a Dene focused media site…
A recent agreement between the Tłı̨chǫ and territorial governments is said to ensure Tłı̨chǫ businesses will get first dibs at infrastructure project within Tłı̨chǫ lands through direct-negotiate contracts. The agreement comes after the Tłı̨chǫ Government criticized the Government of the Northwest Territories for how it handled contracts for the Rae…
Three people are facing impaired driving charges in Fort McPherson. Local RCMP arrested and charged the individuals in separate incidents over the same week. The first was on Aug. 9 when police stopped a man in a pick up truck that was in front of the detachment. “He provided breath…
Access to online mental health resources and a stable internet connection is a paradox for most northern communities. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is joining together with the Government of the Northwest Territories for a two-year mental health project to reduce wait times and improve services. Jennifer Drygeese,…
The Riverview cineplex in Hay River will be re-opening its doors this Friday, August 14, since its closure back in March. “We’re still a work in progress but I’m excited to open on Friday, getting things back to normal as best as can be,” says Michelle Schaub, head manager of…
In the name of reconciliation, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $5 million to create economic opportunities for 11 Indigenous businesses and communities in the North – with six in the Northwest Territories. The Det’on Cho Management LP will receive $908,635 for a two-year project for the reclamation and…
The Whatì health centre is being forced to reduce its services due to a nursing shortage. The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency recently posted a notice to its website outlining the reduction. From August 6 to 17, there will be the following changes: There will be no regularly scheduled appointments with…
The Gwich’in Tribal Council is preparing for an upcoming election in September. The COVID-19 pandemic “will test the candidate’s leadership,” said in a press release. Richard J. Blake and Ken Smith are both running for the role of Grand Chief, while Kristine McLeod and Richard Nerysoo are running for Deputy…
Ottawa announces $320,000 in financial support, from the Federal Emergency Community Support Fund, for women and children fleeing domestic violence in northern communities. Among the recipients, the Aimayunga Women and Emergency Foster Care Shelter and YWCA NWT will each receive $97,000 and the Family Support Centre in Hay River and…