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Election for Tłıchǫ grand chief postponed

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and containment order in Behchokǫ̀, the Tłıchǫ grand chief election has been postponed. The new election date is Nov. 18. Gabrielle Mackenzie-Scott, the election registrar, issued notice of the postponement after discussions with the office of the chief public health officer. “Safety of Tłıchǫ…




Northern youth discuss combating climate change at recent summit

“They're forcing me to care about this because they are slowly destroying my livelihood,” says Siku Rojas.


The Young Leaders Summit on Northern Climate Change hosted by Ecology North took place from August 17-21. 17 participants from the Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories gathered in Dettah at B. Dene Adventures tour camp.  The goal of the camp is to bring northern perspectives together in one place…


Behchokǫ̀ under containment order

According to the chief public health officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, an additional 11 residents have probable or confirmed COVID-19 in the community – putting residents under a 14 day containment order starting Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. This brings the total active case count in the community to 12….



CPHO declares outbreak among homeless population in Yellowknife

According to the chief public health officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, there has been an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst the “under-housed and vulnerable population” in Yellowknife. The CPHO acknowledges 10 healthcare and shelter support staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 with a total of 19 infections since mid-August. The…




Yellowknife Courthouse deemed new COVID-19 exposure location

According to the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, the Yellowknife Courthouse has been exposed to COVID-19. Residents who have been inside the building from Sept 1 to 3 for more than 10 minutes should self-monitor for symptoms. Public Health encourages anyone who believes to have symptoms to…