For the second year in a row a state of emergency was declared in order to establish a temporary day shelter in Yellowknife. On Friday afternoon, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced it will be using modular structures, previously used for the Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road work camp, that…
The territorial government announced it would be implementing vaccine requirements for non-essential businesses, but on a voluntary basis. In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Premier Caroline Cochrane explained the policy. “Non-essential businesses will be given the option to either keep the current restricted capacity limits or be permitted to have…
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says when he left residential school, he felt like the Catholic church had “got away” with its mistreatment of Indigenous children. Today, he says, survivors have “our truth and our faith.” Now, part of that truth is the opportunity to meet with Pope Francis and…
Kelly Mcleod, president of the Nihtat Gwich’in Council has been named interim deputy grand chief for the Gwich’in Tribal Council until February of next year. He’ll be taking over the position from his late sister, Kristine Mcleod, who died unexpectedly in a car accident in August. Ken Kyikavichik is the…
The Northwest Territories is reporting that two more residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19. No details were given on either of the deceased, but this marks the ninth NWT resident to die from the virus. There are now 356 active cases in the NWT, according to a…
Vibrant new murals are popping up all over town that give a fresh perspective on community, culture and identity in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah. The Strong People, Strong Communities organization joined youth with professional artists to build and curate six large murals to showcase healthy, strong communities in the NWT. Reshaping Indigenous…
Another resident of the Northwest Territories has died from COVID-19. The chief public health officer (CPHO) announced the latest death in a press release on Tuesday evening. The number of active cases in the territory has dropped to 334. There are 211 cases in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo, 105 in…
Starting today residents of the Northwest Territories can access their proof of COVID-19 vaccine credentials (PVC) online. In a press release, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) says residents can access this by filling out an online self-serve form and then downloading their PVC record. The NWT PVC is…
William Aleekuk, a 38-year-old male from Inuvik, has been charged after a shooting on Mackenzie Road. The incident happened soon after midnight on Oct. 10 and police say they’re still investigating. According to police, the accused and the victim knew each other. Police have not publically identified the victim at…
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Legislative Assembly building in Yellowknife. The chief public health officer (CPHO) announced on Sunday that there are six confirmed cases and two probable cases. The confirmed cases were at the Legislative Assembly on Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct….