Three more residents of the Northwest Territories have died from COVID-19. The territorial chief public health officer (CPHO) announced the deaths in a press release issued Monday afternoon. “The OCPHO is saddened by this news. Our office wishes to express our sincere condolences to the families of those who passed…
The Government of the Northwest Territories is requiring employees that work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 30. A press release says this will be for employees who provide service to vulnerable members of the public in healthcare, education and corrections sectors as well employees travelling to…
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation daycare in Ndilǫ will be closed until further notice. Jennifer Drygeese is the director of health and wellness for YKDFN. She posted to social media saying an individual at the daycare last week has tested positive for COVID-19. The post does not specify which day…
New homes for flood victims in the Dehcho will not be delivered until 2022, according to the minister of municipal and community affairs (MACA). This is disappointing news to Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation (LKFN) Chief Kele Antoine. “I myself along with our community members are upset to hear the news…
According to police, an unnamed, 29- year old man reported missing Sept. 24 in Inuvik has been found dead. Police found the man onshore, near the boat launch on Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. after conducting a search on land, air and water. The man had entered the water at…
Another 37 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the territory on Friday, including a new case in Fort Simpson. There are now 254 active cases of COVID-19 in Northwest Territories residents and three in out-of-territory residents. There are 160 active cases in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ, and 59 active cases…
The Catholic Bishops of Canada have formally apologized for the church’s role in the residential school system. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published an apology on Friday, acknowledging the role the church played as well the intergenerational trauma the school’s have caused. “Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses…
This past summer, Treaty 11 marked its 100th anniversary across Denendeh. Events in multiple communities took place to commemorate, or as some communities call it “celebrate”. There have been many speakers whether it be chiefs, past and current, or knowledge keepers. However, the youth engagement has been low on their…
Chief and council elections will take place in Tthets’éhk’edélî (Jean Marie River) First Nation this fall. This comes as the community rebuilds after devastating flooding hit in May; many residents are still displaced from their homes. A press release says all residents and members must be notified of the election…
According to the chief public health officer, Dr. Kami Kandola, two flights travelling into the NWT have been linked to COVID-19. Everyone on North Wright Airways flight #126 to Délı̨nę on Sept. 23 are asked to monitor for symptoms and if they develop, to isolate immediately and arrange for testing….