First Nations in the Northwest Territories will be getting just over $6 million, while the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation will be receiving $5.85 million to address coronavirus concerns. That funding is part of the $305 million dollars that the federal government announced last week specifically for Indigenous communities across Canada. A…
The K’asho Got’ı̨nę Housing Society will be building 20 new homes and repairing another 50 to improve housing in Fort Good Hope. The projects are part of a five-year strategic and housing plan recently adopted by the housing society. Last year, the NWT bureau of statistics identified Fort Good Hope…
NWT residents in public housing will now have their payment of rent delayed until the end of June. The NWT Housing Corporation (NWTHC ) says it will be “Directing local housing organizations that current operation processes will continue until at least the end of June” with regards to rent deferral….
Indigenous Services Canada is supporting Indigenous residents going out on the land during the COVID-19 pandemic. It announced $2.6 million in funding that will flow through the territorial government to its Indigenous partners. In a news release, the federal government says the funding is to “support families who would not…
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Paulie Chinna declared an NWT-wide state of emergency earlier this week. It took three days for the government to inform the public. A news release sent Friday says Chinna declared the state of emergency on Tuesday, March 24. “We’re just releasing it today…
Earlier this week, more than a dozen NWT lawyers called on corrections facilities to release inmates temporarily to protect them from an outbreak while in jail. The territorial Department of Justice has since said it is “looking to use Temporary Absences to allow inmates to return to the community where…
The Government of the Northwest Territories has clarified travel restrictions for Albertans near the border. Smith’s Landing First Nation and Fort Fitzgerald residents are only allowed to enter the NWT to get gas, groceries, go to the post office or access health services. Fuel and water delivery to these communities…
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment R.J. Simpson spoke with education leaders across the territory on Tuesday to recommend keeping all schools closed until the fall. The move, according to a news release is, “due to the significant health concerns posed by COVID-19 and the importance of following direction from…
The Northern Arts Cultural Centre (NACC) launched an online fundraiser today to support performing artists in its mentorship program during the COVID-19 pandemic. NACC’s goal is to raise $16,000, or $2,000 for each of the eight artists in the program by April 8. According to a NACC news release, “All…
Yellowknife resident Trudy Hause is encouraging everyone to show their support for health care providers and other essential services during the COVID-19 outbreak tonight by banging pots and pans outside. “Let them echo through the city,” Hause said. “Get out and beat your pots and pans to show your appreciation…