Young Dene suspended from talent agency
Triple A Talent agency has released Young Dene, commonly known as Eugene Boulanger from its online platform, following sexual misconduct allegations earlier this week. “We…
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Paddlers arrive in Tulita for Treaty 11 commemoration
The arrival of 44 paddlers from Délı̨nę was the highlight of Tulita’s Treaty 11 commemoration. The group was spread across four canoes. The majority were…
Inuvik Youth Centre gets $35,000 for program assistance
Community programs focused on reducing poverty in the NWT will be getting a little extra help this year. The Anti-Poverty Fund has awarded 52 grants…
Upcoming treaty simulation an opportunity for youth to learn to negotiate
Let’s get one quick thing out of the way: the simulation is not a reenactment of signing a treaty. For the past year or so,…
Aurora College gets $8 million investment, boosts research initiative
As part of the 2021 budget, $8 million has been granted by the federal government to support the transition of Aurora College into a polytechnic…
Wildfire near Fort Simpson scorches two cabins
According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resource (ENR), two cabins were lost due to a wildfire near Fort Simpson over the weekend. One…
FOTR cancels Young Dene amid sexual misconduct allegations
Folk on the Rocks (FOTR) has removed Eugene Boulanger, commonly known as Young Dene, four days before the festival starts. The organization has chosen to…
‘We’re still here’: Lı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation remembers 100 years since Treaty 11
Powerful drum dances, a chance to gather and the opportunity to discuss the path forward shaped the week of events.
Johnny Landry grows emotional talking about all the hardship his people have faced since Treaty 11 was signed 100 years ago. “It’s good to know…
Wrigley residents stranded in Fort Simpson after highway closes due to wildfires
Residents of Wrigley were stranded in Fort Simpson when the highway closed over the weekend as a result of wildfires. Mayor Sean Whelly said approximately…
Tłı̨chǫ Treaty 11 exhibit coming to the PWNHC
The exhibit shares the story of the 100-year relationship between Canada and the Tłı̨chǫ.
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is showcasing a Tłı̨chǫ exhibit honouring Chief Mǫwhì signing Treaty 11 in Behchokǫ̀ 100 years ago. The…