The Government of Canada announced $305 million today for the new distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund, to address the immediate needs in First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation communities related to COVID-19. Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services said in a government news release that “These measures are the product…
Earlier this week, more than a dozen NWT lawyers called on corrections facilities to release inmates temporarily to protect them from an outbreak while in jail. The territorial Department of Justice has since said it is “looking to use Temporary Absences to allow inmates to return to the community where…
The Government of the Northwest Territories has clarified travel restrictions for Albertans near the border. Smith’s Landing First Nation and Fort Fitzgerald residents are only allowed to enter the NWT to get gas, groceries, go to the post office or access health services. Fuel and water delivery to these communities…
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment R.J. Simpson spoke with education leaders across the territory on Tuesday to recommend keeping all schools closed until the fall. The move, according to a news release is, “due to the significant health concerns posed by COVID-19 and the importance of following direction from…
The Northern Arts Cultural Centre (NACC) launched an online fundraiser today to support performing artists in its mentorship program during the COVID-19 pandemic. NACC’s goal is to raise $16,000, or $2,000 for each of the eight artists in the program by April 8. According to a NACC news release, “All…
On Tuesday evening, Yellowknife RCMP blocked off a street due to a report of an armed and barricaded situation. A news release does not make clear what the situation was. The release says police responded to multiple complaints of a loud disturbance coming from Sunridge Place apartments on 51A Ave.,…
Yellowknife resident Trudy Hause is encouraging everyone to show their support for health care providers and other essential services during the COVID-19 outbreak tonight by banging pots and pans outside. “Let them echo through the city,” Hause said. “Get out and beat your pots and pans to show your appreciation…
The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation has closed its urban healing camp in Yellowknife to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The camp directors decided to do so last week. However, now it says it will have phone sessions for Indigenous people needing support across the territory. Phone sessions will be between…
The Prime Minister announced a new benefit this morning to aid workers in Canada who have lost their job because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s called the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the aid will replace the two options announced last week as part of an $82-billion funding package for Canadians….
The territorial government’s Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) is now offering virtual care to make sure that health care provides can continue to address the needs of patients safely and effectively while reducing the potential spread of infection. According to an HSS advisory – the department will be…