Canada’s popular parkas may start to look and feel a little different next year. Ever since Canada Goose announced its commitment to sustainability, all animal fur and exotic skins are to be expelled from the organization by the end of this year. This means Canada Goose’s popular parkas will no…
Four candidates are running to be the MLA of Monfwi for the Legislative Assembly. The candidates announced in a press release by Elections NWT are: Jane Armstrong John J. Gon Kelvin Kotchilea James Wah-Shee Polling day for the by-election will be July 27. Early voting in Behchokǫ̀ begins on July 5…
An Elder from Fort Simpson is thanking the community for its support after she lost her home and all her possessions in a fire. Martina Norwegian says the house that burned down on Tuesday has been in her family since 1969. “We all grew up there,” she said of her…
Some Indigenous broadcasters are getting financial assistance from the federal government over the next two years, a boost to their cultural programs. A $ 1.9 million investment was announced in a press release, June 29. This investment will help provide some operational stability, reads the release. Among the recipients are…
According to the Department of Environment and Natural resources, a black bear has been spotted breaking into cabins on River Lake, in the past few days. River Lake can be found between Prosperous and Prelude Lakes. ENR officers are still patrolling the area and have yet to find the bear….
RCMP is investigating what it has deemed a “suspicious” fire at St. Patrick’s church in Yellowknife. According to police, officers responded to a call of a fire about 12:30 a.m. on July 1. Firefighters managed to put out the fire and the church has minor damage. There are no injuries….
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is establishing Indigenous Patient Advocate positions in each acute care unit in the territory. Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, said in a press release the positions will aim to improve safety, patient experience as well as bridge cultural…
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya wants to rename Canada Day to Family Day. “We want to bring our families back together again and do it on the land,” he says. Many northern communities are turning Canada Day into a day to honour those that have passed. The shift comes after…
Indoor gatherings of up to 200 people are officially allowed as the territory’s chief public health officer (CPHO) loosened another restriction. The announcement was made in a press release issued Tuesday afternoon. Previously, indoor gatherings of up to 200 people needed approval by the CPHO. Previous indoor restrictions limited 25…
After graduating with a prestigious university award, Laney Beaulieu of Deninu Kųę́ First Nation is one step closer to becoming the first doctor from her community. Beaulieu graduated from Western University two weeks ago with a double major honours degree in biology and medical sciences. She received the Gold Medal…