A hundred years have passed since the four headmen of Fort McPherson signed Treaty 11. Residents gathered over the weekend to celebrate what that day means to them as Gwich’in people. The community honoured former Chiefs Julius Salu, Johnny Kyikavichik (Kay), Abraham Francis and Andrew Kunnizzie for their commitment to…
Two wildfires in the Tłı̨chǫ region merged over the weekend, turning into one 3,800-hectare fire about 20 kilometres east of Whatì. The fire is now so big that firefighters are no longer actively fighting the blaze. “The fire will grow in size depending on the fuel, topography and weather conditions,”…
The communities of Nahanni Butte, Tsiigehtchic, Fort McPherson, Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk have been added to Nutrition North’s retail subsidy — but only for a specific time. “Outside of seasonal isolation periods, food is shipped into these five communities by truck or sealift; however, during break-up and freeze-up each year, food…
Calgary Police will be investigating how a woman died while in RMCP custody in Tuktoyaktuk. According to a news release from Calgary Police, the woman was taken into custody about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, and “later died just after midnight.” Police say the cause of death is not…
The final game in Tulít’a’s recent hand games tournament featured a local team captained by Derek Widow, and Billy Tawetsi’s team coming all the way from Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀. The tournament featured 25 teams with players coming from many communities in the Sahtú, Dehcho and North Slave. Ethan Tutcho was…
The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says a black bear that was spotted in Ndilǫ Thursday morning, has been put down. “This was necessary to protect public safety as the bear had encroached on a number of homes and was displaying behaviors suggesting it had become habituated to…
Fort Simpson RCMP are asking for the publics’ assistance in an investigation on a house fire that happened on June 29. RCMP arrived at the home at approximately 7:30 a.m., finding it completely engulfed in flames. Investigators are unable to determine if there is a criminal element. The RCMP…
The federal government is investing $19.2 million in an effort to deal with the housing crisis in the NWT. Ahmed Hussen, federal minister of Families, Children and Social Development, said in a virtual press conference that the money will support around 500 low-income residents of the NWT between 2021 and…
It was the first time Danielle Takazo had been away from her two-year-old son. The young mom was one of 43 paddlers that travelled from Délı̨nę to Tulít’a along Sahtú Deh (Great Bear River) for the commemoration of Treaty 11. It took the group about two days to travel the…
The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp will be receiving $347,545 in funding from the City of Yellowknife to expand its breakfast program and add resources. Wilbert Cook is the executive director of the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp. “It’s very encouraging and empowering for our friends experiencing homelessness. We do all this…