Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation wins Equator Prize 2020
Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation has been named one of 10 winners of the 2020 Equator Prize. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the…
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New Behchokǫ̀ youth council hopes to provide activities for youth during pandemic
Chelsea Migwi remembers a time in Behchokǫ̀ when young people had a lot to do in their spare time. “I remember the first time they…
Lack of cell coverage along Highway 3 is ’embarrassing’ and hurts economy, says Behchokǫ̀ chief
Tłı̨chǫ leaders are asking for better cellphone coverage along Highway 3, between Behchokǫ̀ and Yellowknife. Chiefs Clifford Daniels, of Behchokǫ̀, and Alfonz Nitsiza, of Whatì,…
GNWT waves tourism licensing fees and insurance requirements for 2020-21
The department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has waived insurance requirements and licensing fees for the 2020- 2021 season. “By allowing tourism operators to…
Sharing is tradition : Hotıì ts’eeda’s sharing circle goes live
Hotıì ts’eeda has taken the initiative to develop COVID-19 resource materials for Indigenous communities. A variety of posters using the hashtag #HOMEISCAMP is part of the campaign talking…
Cost of out-of-territory addictions treatment has grown for past three years
The Government of the Northwest Territories has spent about $8 million over the past three years for out-of-territory addictions treatment. The total amount per year…
Steven Theriault, suspected driver in fatal April car crash near Behchokǫ̀, arrested
Edmonton police arrested 44-year-old Steven Theriault Tuesday evening. Behchokǫ̀ RCMP suspect Theriault was the driver in a car crash that left a young mother dead…
RCMP investigates damage done to border gate
Fort Liard RCMP is investigating the damage done to the gate on Highway 7. Located just 10 kilometers from the NWT border with British Columbia….
Court approves interim payments for Sixties Scoop survivors
Sixties Scoop survivors who have had their claims approved will be receiving $21,000 as an interim payment. This comes after the Federal Court of Canada…
Dene National Chief calls on feds to follow ‘Calls to Action’ on fifth anniversary of TRC
The Dene National Chief is calling on the federal government to follow the mandates set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The framework was…