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Culture, Featured, News April 7, 2025

YKDFN Spring Carnival ‘turned out great’ in part thanks to backup generator

Largest blackout in decades unplugged capital region intermittently for seven hours, but the Saturday show went on in Dettah, says organizer

It survived an historic power outage on one day, and was tested by high winds on the next, but the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) 2025 Spring Carnival was a success, says organizer Jennifer Charlo. “It was good — everything turned out great,” said Charlo, who is a Family Wellness…

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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"

NWT non-profit group offering on-the-land education trip for youths

Camp will combine traditional indigenous practices with cutting-edge monitoring in partnership with NASA and Ecology North

Camp will combine traditional indigenous practices with cutting-edge monitoring in partnership with NASA and Ecology North

YKDFN Spring Carnival ‘turned out great’ in part thanks to backup generator

Largest blackout in decades unplugged capital region intermittently for seven hours, but the Saturday show went on in Dettah, says organizer

Largest blackout in decades unplugged capital region intermittently for seven hours, but the Saturday show went on in Dettah, says organizer