Regular MLAs want more clarity on who is in charge of improving food security in the Northwest Territories. On Friday, Frame Lake MLA Kevin O’Reilly introduced a motion to get that clarity by proposing the territorial government develop a food security strategy. A report by the University of Toronto, showed…
After 16 years in the Legislative Assembly, Jackson Lafferty, the MLA for Monfwi, has resigned from the position. But with the Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief election looming, this may not be the end of his political career. Looking back on his time in the Legislative Assembly, Lafferty said he has many…
After two years, the federal government has released its action plan in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Today marks the two-year anniversary since the inquiry released its findings. Read the plan here “The National Action Plan is not meant to be…
No charges have been laid after a man was assaulted with a weapon in downtown Yellowknife Wednesday afternoon. Despite no charges being laid, a suspect has been identified, the RCMP said in a press release. The release said the victim and the suspect “are believed to be known to one…
The boil water advisory for several communities in the South Slave was lifted on Wednesday. The chief environmental health officer announced in a press release residents in Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa could return to their normal use of drinking water. However, it advised residents flush their…
The Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) has put up a “security checkpoint” on the highway running through the community — the only road access to uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan. The community says the checkpoint is in response to “the absence of any meaningful consultation” by the provincial government when…
The territorial government is hosting three public information sessions with flood victims in Fort Simpson on Thursday. Jay Boast, a spokesperson for Municipal and Community Affairs, said in an email the one-hour meetings will take place at the Recreation Centre Community Hall. The meeting will provide those in attendance with…
Indigenous storytellers are being recognized for their distinct contributions to Canadian literature. Among the nominees for the Indigenous Voices Awards are Lisa Boivinis from Fort Resolution, Katłįà Lafferty from Yellowknife and Zacharias Kunuk from Iglulik, Nunavut. Lafferty and Kunuk talk of the importance of representation in a world that doesn’t…
Travellers from the Yukon will soon be able to enter the Northwest Territories without self-isolating. The chief public health officer announced the new exemptions in a press release on Wednesday morning. “With a low number of cases, a successful vaccine roll-out and strong public health measures in place in both…
Frame Lake MLA Kevin O’Reilly introduced a private member’s bill which passed second reading in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. But it did so without the support of cabinet. The bill would amend legislation to allow for the disclosure of information on resource royalties to an MLA or Indigenous government…