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Community, Culture, Featured, News, Reconciliation June 18, 2025

Akaitcho Hall history brought into Art Centre discussion

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

The first public meeting on using the former Akaitcho Hall location for a new Art Centre was held Tuesday night in Yellowknife. The meeting was held at the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, and was attended by many community members who engaged in a thoughtful, nuanced and, at times, emotional…

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Akaitcho Hall history brought into Art Centre discussion

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

NWT Art Centre Initiative closing in on final location decision

The overall goal of the new Indigenous-art focused centre is to provide a space that is 'solely dedicated to the non-commercial display of art,' says spokesperson

The overall goal of the new Indigenous-art focused centre is to provide a space that is 'solely dedicated to the non-commercial display of art,' says spokesperson

Métis artist/designer jumps into Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe with unique rabbit skin dress

'Being on the land with the Inuit people made me realize that fur is the warmest thing to wear, and it also happens to be versatile, beautiful, and unique,' says Cheryl Fennell

'Being on the land with the Inuit people made me realize that fur is the warmest thing to wear, and it also happens to be versatile, beautiful, and unique,' says Cheryl Fennell

Inuvialuit creator from Paulatuk named to TikTok’s Indigenous visionary list

'I hope it helps with typical stereotypes that people see about the North,' says Esther Wolki, one of NWT's three honourees

'I hope it helps with typical stereotypes that people see about the North,' says Esther Wolki, one of NWT's three honourees

Nááts’įhch’oh National Park Reserve in Sahtu receives $16.5M for cultural centre

'This is good for the people. Parks Canada has listened to the Elders and the community about what is important,' says Tulita Mayor Douglas Yallee

'This is good for the people. Parks Canada has listened to the Elders and the community about what is important,' says Tulita Mayor Douglas Yallee

New bead exhibit explores personal history of recovery

The beadwork of Matthew Vukson is described as unique and eloquent

The beadwork of Matthew Vukson is described as unique and eloquent

NWT Indigenous leader to be honoured with Canada Post stamp

This will be the fourth set of stamps made for Canada Post's multi-year Indigenous Leaders series

This will be the fourth set of stamps made for Canada Post's multi-year Indigenous Leaders series

NorthWords event shines light on importance of Indigenous writers

This event was but one of many held at the Explorer Hotel over the weekend

This event was but one of many held at the Explorer Hotel over the weekend

Dene National Chief Mackenzie advocates for national indigenous participation

Chief George Mackenzie has been in Ottawa to discuss treaty rights with other Indigenous leaders

Chief George Mackenzie has been in Ottawa to discuss treaty rights with other Indigenous leaders

YKDFN and Tłı̨chǫ Nations commit to closer cooperation

"We will seek to uphold the direction of our former and current leaders and Elders to work together as two strong Nations"

"We will seek to uphold the direction of our former and current leaders and Elders to work together as two strong Nations"