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Kelly McLeod named new interim deputy chief for GTC

Kelly Mcleod, president of the Nihtat Gwich’in Council has been named interim deputy grand chief for the Gwich’in Tribal Council until February of next year. He’ll be taking over the position from his late sister, Kristine Mcleod, who died unexpectedly in a car accident in August. Ken Kyikavichik is the…


Two more COVID related deaths in 24 hours

The Northwest Territories is reporting that two more residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19. No details were given on either of the deceased, but this marks the ninth NWT resident to die from the virus. There are now 356 active cases in the NWT, according to a…


Reclaiming culture, space and identity through community art

Vibrant new murals are popping up all over town that give a fresh perspective on community, culture and identity in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah. The Strong People, Strong Communities organization joined youth with professional artists to build and curate six large murals to showcase healthy, strong communities in the NWT. Reshaping Indigenous…


Seventh COVID related death announced in NWT

Another resident of the Northwest Territories has died from COVID-19. The chief public health officer (CPHO) announced the latest death in a press release on Tuesday evening. The number of active cases in the territory has dropped to 334. There are 211 cases in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo, 105 in…


GNWT introduces online proof of vaccination

Starting today residents of the Northwest Territories can access their proof of COVID-19 vaccine credentials (PVC) online. In a press release, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) says residents can access this by filling out an online self-serve form and then downloading their PVC record. The NWT PVC is…




Délı̨nę remembers flight #97

It was Oct. 9, 1984, when a Twin Otter hit a telecommunication pole outside the community of Délı̨nę. This Saturday marks 37 years since the crash. Every year since, the community has come together to honour the family members and victims lost on that day. A memorial will take place…


Indigenous creator highlight: Treyleen Neyelle

This week, CKLB reached out to young Indigenous creator Treyleen Neyelle, 26, from the Sahtúot’įnę Délı̨nę First Nation, residing in Yellowknife on her beadwork. “My beading journey began actually earlier this year in January, started small such as mini studs, then bigger pieces when I got comfortable doing them,” says…