The Gwich’in councils in Aklavik, Inuvik, Teetl’it Zheh and Tsiigehtchic will be undergoing a forensic audit. Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik said the audit was to improve governance and financial reporting within the four councils, as well as improve transparency for Gwich’in members. “This is especially important given our current Nation-building…
One person has died and multiple others have been injured in an ongoing “critical incident” in Fort Good Hope. RCMP asked residents to shelter in place late Tuesday to stay safe. Since then, additional specialized units have arrived in the community and the residents no longer need to shelter in…
Chief April Martel of K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) holds her position following a by-election earlier this month after a dispute over the First Nations election code. It was a close race as Martel came in with 113 votes and her opponent, Elaine Auger right behind with 109 votes. Martel says…
The territorial government has responded to Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation’s (LKDFN) request for an investigation into what it called a “raid” at a culture camp earlier this week. LKDFN issued a press release on the incident, saying officers searched tents, teepees, and confiscated meat. LKDFN says the officers’ actions…
Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation (LKDFN) is calling for an investigation after it says wildlife officers conducted a “raid” at a recent culture camp. LKDFN issued a press release Wednesday describing the incident. “After descending on the camp by helicopter, the officers questions community members, carried out an invasive search…
2 people have been arrested following an investigation for drug trafficking in Fort Simpson. The culprits were located at the ferry crossing with 30 grams of cocaine in their possession. A 26-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were arrested with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Dean Riou is the…
Police say a man in Hay River was medevaced to Edmonton on Monday after being shot. Officers responded to a call about the man in “distress” in downtown Hay River about 11 p.m. Police offered first aid until paramedics arrived and brought the man to the local health centre, before…
Gahcho Kué mine operators have confirmed that a worker died at the site on Thursday. De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds (MPD) issued a statement Friday saying the incident is “under investigation by the appropriate authorities.” It adds that non-essential work has been suspended. The statement says the worker…
Hundreds gathered to remember former Chief Monfwi as his legacy took centre stage at the treaty 11 celebrations in Behchokǫ̀ earlier this month. Monfwi is recognized as a founding father for the Tłı̨chǫ people and nation as he helped sign the treaty over 100 years ago. He was honoured and…
Wildlife officers shot a bear on Forrest Drive in Yellowknife early Monday morning. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the bear was trying to break into units at Forrest Manor. “The bear had ripped a huge hole in a window and entered one apartment where residents were…