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Featured, News, Politics, Reconciliation June 18, 2025

PM Mark Carney seeks sweeping powers to fast track major projects deemed ‘in the national interest’

'OUR national interest — the Dene people — is that we need a lot of things that are in OUR national interest to survive,' says former Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya

The Canadian Senate has passed a closure motion to conclude debate on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s One Canadian Economy Act by Friday. Bill C5 grants the federal cabinet sweeping powers to fast track approvals for major industrial products it considers to be in the national interest. Those projects could be…

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PM Mark Carney seeks sweeping powers to fast track major projects deemed ‘in the national interest’

'OUR national interest — the Dene people — is that we need a lot of things that are in OUR national interest to survive,' says former Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya

'OUR national interest — the Dene people — is that we need a lot of things that are in OUR national interest to survive,' says former Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya

Akaitcho Hall history brought into Art Centre discussion

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

'There has not been a lot of attention from historians about Akaitcho Hall,' says historian Crystal Fraser

Two men charged after Fort Smith stabbing

Victim has received treatment and is in stable condition

Victim has received treatment and is in stable condition

Tulip Lake wildfire wilts; South Slave blaze is now ‘being held,’ says NWT Fire

A couple of new fires sparked in the southern part of NWT, but none currently pose a threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure

A couple of new fires sparked in the southern part of NWT, but none currently pose a threat to communities, cabins, or infrastructure

NWT Art Centre Initiative closing in on final location decision

The overall goal of the new Indigenous-art focused centre is to provide a space that is 'solely dedicated to the non-commercial display of art,' says spokesperson

The overall goal of the new Indigenous-art focused centre is to provide a space that is 'solely dedicated to the non-commercial display of art,' says spokesperson

Métis artist/designer jumps into Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe with unique rabbit skin dress

'Being on the land with the Inuit people made me realize that fur is the warmest thing to wear, and it also happens to be versatile, beautiful, and unique,' says Cheryl Fennell

'Being on the land with the Inuit people made me realize that fur is the warmest thing to wear, and it also happens to be versatile, beautiful, and unique,' says Cheryl Fennell

Harley Pierrot’s killer in Fort Good Hope gets seven years for manslaughter

Flloyd Kakfwi had earlier pleaded guilty for the stabbing, which took place during a drinking party in 2024

Flloyd Kakfwi had earlier pleaded guilty for the stabbing, which took place during a drinking party in 2024

Possible kidnapping yields RCMP three suspects in central Yellowknife

Firearm also seized as investigation continues; police say criminal charges are forthcoming

Firearm also seized as investigation continues; police say criminal charges are forthcoming

Inuvialuit creator from Paulatuk named to TikTok’s Indigenous visionary list

'I hope it helps with typical stereotypes that people see about the North,' says Esther Wolki, one of NWT's three honourees

'I hope it helps with typical stereotypes that people see about the North,' says Esther Wolki, one of NWT's three honourees

Community Hide Camp passes down traditional wisdom to Mildred Hall

The event taught traditional hide preparation alongside other artistic practices

The event taught traditional hide preparation alongside other artistic practices