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Historic wildfire reforestation project takes root on Tłı̨chǫ lands

This summer, 1.4 million trees will be planted to accelerate natural regeneration, protect wildlife, and strengthen Tłı̨chǫ ties to the land


“It’s been two years now, and we’ve lived surrounded by charred forests, a painful reminder of that unforgiving summer.”    – Behchokǫ̀ Chief Bertha Rabesca Zoe    The Tłı̨chǫ Government hosted a ceremony on Saturday at the Behchokǫ̀ Culture Centre, to celebrate the launch of most ambitious reforestation project ever undertaken…

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Judge says no chance of early parole for RCMP Const. Christopher Worden’s murderer

But changes to the faint hope law in 2011 do violate Emrah Bulatci's rights under the Charter, rules Justice Louise Charbonneau


The drug dealer who shot and killed RCMP Const. Christopher Worden in 2007 will not be able to apply for parole before serving 25 years, a judge has ruled. However, former NWT Supreme Court Chief Justice Louise Charbonneau — now working part time for the court — set a precedent…