Interest climbing in new Behchokǫ̀ rock climbing wall
The new climbing wall in Behchokǫ̀ has led to more and more community members taking up the sport. Colinda Blondin, recreation manager for Behchokǫ̀, said…
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Listen: Monitoring the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road for illegal caribou harvesting
Nearly 150 caribou have been harvested illegally so far this winter.
There has been a push in recent years to educate harvesters in the traditional hunting ways. Despite this, there is illegal caribou harvesting every year….
LISTEN: Gwich’in Tribal Council Grand Chief reclaims traditional name
The Gwich’in Tribal Council Grand Chief announced he has reclaimed his traditional last name of Kyikavichik. Formerly known as Ken Smith, Kyikavichik says he has…
Spring hunt gets LKDFN youth out of the classroom and on the land
Four students from Lutsel K’e Dene School spent about a week on the land near Ɂedacho Tué (Artillery Lake) in mid-March. CKLB spoke with nine-year-old…
Trappers affected by Taltson flood eligible for up to $40,000
"I want to let you know that trap season, for a lot of my constituents, is a wash," says MLA Steve Norn.
Trappers whose cabins and equipment remain stuck in blocks of ice due to flooding from the Taltson River are likely eligible for up to $40,000…
30-day healing program on the land coming to the Dehcho
Dehcho First Nations will be hosting a 30-day healing program called Nezųh Aoht’é Gha Edek’eh Eghálaęhnda (Journey to My Best Self). In a news release,…
WRRB recommends no more helicopter wolf shootings, focus on traditional harvest
“(Aerial removals) didn't appear to get to the target levels that they were hoping to reach for the required program to be considered effective and successful,” says Jody Pellissey, the Wekʼèezhìi Renewable Resources Board's executive director.
The Wekʼèezhìi Renewable Resources Board has recommended stopping a controversial practice of shooting dìga (wolves) from the air. Instead, it proposes the Tłı̨chǫ and territorial…
‘I know it’ll be better for us in the future’: Dettah residents lineup for COVID-19 vaccine
Public health travelled to the community with 190 doses.
Therese Sangris laughed through her mask as she held her arm, faking pain after receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Therese and her…
Norman Wells teen pleads for northern addictions treatment centre to MLAs
Sierra McDonald writes how mental health struggles can lead to addiction when not properly addressed.
Sierra McDonald had to come up with a community project this summer as part of a youth peer leader retreat. The 17-year-old used the opportunity…
Alternatives North report finds housing crisis a major cause of poverty in smaller communities
The report includes eight recommendations for how the territory can address the issues.
The K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) chief says a poverty report shows the territorial government needs to do more to address a housing crisis in the…