Yellowknife RCMP is looking for a person that allegedly carried out a shooting last Thursday. It took police more than 48 hours to notify the public of the incident. In the early morning of Nov. 11, officers arrived at the scene in the area of 51A Ave. and found a…
An Indigenous hockey player is unsure of his next steps after the team he was going to play for folded. Blaise Ovayuak, originally from Tuktoyaktuk, had just missed his flight to Salt Lake City, Utah, when he found out the mishap saved him an unnecessary trip to the U.S. “One…
Drumming and a fire feeding ceremony welcomed the opening of the outdoor learning space at Mildred Hall School. Listen to that story here: CKLB Radio · Mildred Hall opens outdoor learning centre The drumming was by Bobby and Cody Drygeese as well students at Mildred Hall School.
Lance Gray got interested in plants from his girlfriend Myrah who worked in the greenhouse when they met. “She loves being outside and learning about local plants wherever she is,” says Gray. “It was kind of a good combo, where she liked learning about the plants around and I like…
For the first time, Tłıchǫ citizens can vote for their grand chief online. “We are excited that this new opportunity will allow Tłıchǫ citizens who might be impacted by COVID-19, who are in isolation, at work in remote locations or away for educational purposes, another voting option,” said Gabrielle Mackenzie-Scott,…
The families of Indigenous veterans — especially in small communities — may not know they are eligible for funeral and burial assistance from the military, says Floyd Powder. That can lead to the veterans being in unmarked graves without a headstone recognizing their service. Since May 2020, Powder, an Indigenous…
The 2021 municipal budget for Yellowknife will be dedicating $150,000 towards reconciliation related programs. This will include $10,000 for the Elders-in-residence program being held at the library. There will also be money going towards other culturally sensitive education and training for city staff. “We live in a community that’s 25…
Tuktoyaktuk has been placed under a 10-day containment order as COVID cases spread in the community. There are now 16 active cases in Tuktoyaktuk, a number that was at four on Sunday night. During the outbreaks in other communities including Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Good Hope, a major challenge was enough…
Public health has confirmed there are four cases of COVID-19 in Tuktoyaktuk. Public health officials have identified three exposure locations in the community: Mangilaluk School in Grades 9-11; on Nov. 4 and 5 Jason Jacobson Youth Centre (JJYC); Nov. 4 from 9-10 p.m.; Nov. 5 from 9 p.m. to midnight;…
East Three Elementary School in Inuvik is closing temporarily for 10 days following an outbreak of COVID-19. The exposure occurred all day from Nov. 3. through to the 5. A total of 11 cases were reported in the community, with nine cases coming from children. The elementary school, as well…