GNWT Indigenous hiring policy ‘not working’ and ‘outdated’: MLAs
Two Indigenous MLAs have criticized the government’s affirmative action policy in as many days. Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Tom Beaulieu and Deh Cho MLA Michael Nadli…
Education
Youth bring climate action to Legislative Assembly
Another day, another protest. At least that’s what it feels like for Yellowknife high school students concerned about climate change. Several students set up outside…
Bear-sized beavers’ diet may have led to extinction
A recently published article in the Journal of Scientific Reports is suggesting Giant Pleistocene beavers diet, helped lead to their extinction during the last ice…
Youth MLAs narrowly pass motion for counsellors in all NWT high schools
Youth mental health was top of mind during the 17th Youth Parliament session this week at the Legislative Assembly. The 18 youth MLAs (Monfwi representative…
ENR officials put down bear found near man’s body not far from Fort Liard
Officials from the territorial government’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) have destroyed a bear near Fort Liard, not far from where a man’s…
Amid pilot shortage, aviation schools looks locally
Northerners—especially youth—have more career paths than just working the mines, says James Heidema. Heidema is the Chief Operating Officer of Northwestern Air Lease (NWAL), which…
Youth from across NWT communities in Yellowknife for 21st annual NWT Skills competition
Young people from communities across the NWT are converging on Yellowknife for the 21st Annual Territorial Competition and Career Expo. The opening ceremony is Thursday…