The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is establishing Indigenous Patient Advocate positions in each acute care unit in the territory. Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, said in a press release the positions will aim to improve safety, patient experience as well as bridge cultural…
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya wants to rename Canada Day to Family Day. “We want to bring our families back together again and do it on the land,” he says. Many northern communities are turning Canada Day into a day to honour those that have passed. The shift comes after…
Indoor gatherings of up to 200 people are officially allowed as the territory’s chief public health officer (CPHO) loosened another restriction. The announcement was made in a press release issued Tuesday afternoon. Previously, indoor gatherings of up to 200 people needed approval by the CPHO. Previous indoor restrictions limited 25…
After graduating with a prestigious university award, Laney Beaulieu of Deninu Kųę́ First Nation is one step closer to becoming the first doctor from her community. Beaulieu graduated from Western University two weeks ago with a double major honours degree in biology and medical sciences. She received the Gold Medal…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation announced the chief candidates for its upcoming election. The four candidates are: Cecilie (Cece) Beaulieu Ernest Betsina Fred Sangris Shirley Tsetta The position of councillor has been filled by Ted Tsetta due to being the only nomination submitted. The candidates were announced in a Facebook…
Dettah residents found a black bear hanging from a power pole outside the community on Tuesday morning. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), the bear was shot after climbing the pole but ENR wasn’t the one to shoot it. Who shot the bear is still unclear….
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. According to a public health advisory, the case is related to domestic travel outside the territory. Health officials say those on Canadian North, flight 244 from Edmonton on June 28, row four…
Frederick Blake Jr., Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, has appointed Justice Ronald Barclay to be the adjudicator in the conduct complaint against MLA Steve Norn. Barclay is a retired judged from Saskatchewan who also served as the province’s conflict of interest commissioner for a decade. He’s now in charge of…
According to officials in Fort Providence, the body of 56-year-old Knute Norwegian was found today. Norwegian was swept away by the Deh Cho (Mackenzie River) on Sunday evening, following Treaty 11 commemorations. Residents last saw Norwegian swimming near the Winter Crossing around 7 p.m. According to an RCMP press release,…
A 21-year-old man facing murder charges from last October is in custody. Ahmed Mohamed — known as Scotty — turned himself in to the Yellowknife RCMP detachment on Saturday, police announced in a press release. Mohamed is facing charges for murder and assault causing bodily harm from Oct. 31, 2020….