Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya congratulated the British Columbia government for moving ahead with the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Last week, B.C. became the first jurisdiction in Canada to introduce legislation that would bring its laws and policies in line with…
Five women from across the NWT were recognized and given the annual honours of being called wise on Friday. The recipients are: Eunice Nasogalauk, Lois Philipp, Bertha Rabesca Zoe, Vicky Orlais, Betty Harnum, and Tina McNeill. The women were honoured for their contributions to the Territory, from helping teach youth…
Unlike the last assembly, the new government’s list of priorities fits on a single page. While they are not presented in a particular order, the top priority reads, “Settle and implement treaty, land, resources and self-government agreements.” The second calls for the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the…
The new government has not even had its first session yet, and MLAs have already ruffled some feathers with at least one Indigenous government. Chief Leeroy Andre is calling out the government for not inviting the Déline Got’ine Government to participate in the Northern Leaders meeting in Yellowknife last week….
Community members in Sambaa K’e gathered yesterday for the official ribbon cutting to re-open the newly renovated Charles Tetcho School. Mary Deneron, one of the community’s oldest elders did the honours of cutting the moose hide string alongside Chief Dolphus Jumbo. Deneron is the niece of the elder, who the…
While much of the political banter has been focused on the federal election, the territorial government has been plodding along its transition to the 19th Legislative Assembly. One of the most important decisions the new MLAs will make is coming this week: selecting a new Premier. On Friday, the four…
Stalled negotiations, lost trust, inconsistency—these are all issues new MLAs are inheriting from the last territorial government. And they’re only some of the concerns more than a dozen Indigenous leaders from across the territory told MLAs at a public meeting at the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre in Yellowknife. The…
Update: Yelllowknife RCMP say Nelson has been located, but did not provide details on where he was found. Yellowknife RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eric Nelson, 47. According to a news release issued Monday morning, Nelson was last seen about 9:00 pm on Saturday, October 19,…
Yellowknife RCMP are again asking for the public’s help as they continue to look for a missing man. According to a news release from the Mounties issued Friday, they continue to search for Glenn Harold Field, 63, who they first reported missing a week ago. “Any kind of information on…
The Northwest Territories Disability Council will continue to run the Yellowknife Day Shelter and Sobering Centre in the city’s downtown. The NWT’s Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) announced Friday that the disabilities council is the successful proponent after a request for proposals seeking bids for an operator for the…