The presence of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife wastewater, the NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) says. “There is likely an undetected case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife,” says Dr. Kami Kandola, CPHO. The CPHO asks residents who were isolating between Nov. 30 until Dec. 9 to get tested, immediately. “You…
A recent toxicology report by the chief coroner confirms two deaths in the territory as a result fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid and Health Canada writes even a few grains can be enough to kill someone. According to a press release, the deaths occurred in two separate communities in…
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) reported an active case of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine, today. The worker travelled directly to the mine from out of the territory. Public health is currently contact tracing 25 contacts, who are all isolating on-site, reads the press release….
The future of the Dene Nation is unknown. “When I became the National Chief . . . I saw the Dene Nation was fragmented,” says Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya. Ever since Yakeleya was elected chief in 2018 he says the nation was split, and communities were not working together….
Det’on Cho Management becomes one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020. For over 30 years, De’ton Cho management has worked alongside the Yellowknives Dene First Nation in securing jobs and economic stability for Indigenous communities in the North. This year, the added challenge of a pandemic was unforeseen….
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) demands an apology for the mistreatment and degradation of land caused by Giant Mine over their 70 year-long relationship. Dozens of residents gathered outside Giant Mine for a feeding fire ceremony, Dene drummers and speeches by Dettah Chief Edward Sangris, Ndilǫ Chief Ernest Betsina…
Dr. AnneMarie Pegg says she wants to create a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care. After completing her first week as the new Territorial Director of Medicine for the NWT she says, she understands why Indigenous communities struggle with accessing health care. Dr. Pegg will now be responsible…
Crime is more likely to be reported in remote communities, specifically with high Indigenous populations according to a recent survey. Although, Yellowknives Dene First Nation Chief Ernest Betsina says this isn’t a fair depiction of Indigenous communities. “Our youth are not genetically prone to crime. It’s a symptom of social…
Traveling to Whatì just got a whole lot easier. The Government of the Northwest Territories announced the official name for the all-season road on Tuesday. What was known as the Tłı̨chǫ All-Season road will now be called the Tłı̨chǫ Highway or Highway 9. This new road will provide year-round access…
Nearly 100 people marched down 51st St. to bring awareness to addictions on Monday. Addiction is the cause of pain, says Katherine Arden, wellness manager for the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre. Hosted by the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, Arden says they changed the name of the walk to…