ADKFN not joining federal appeal on election ruling
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) will not be joining the federal government in appealing a ruling that the First Nation did not have authority…
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Interest climbing in new Behchokǫ̀ rock climbing wall
The new climbing wall in Behchokǫ̀ has led to more and more community members taking up the sport. Colinda Blondin, recreation manager for Behchokǫ̀, said…
COVID-19 case confirmed in Yellowknife
The infection is related to domestic travel, health officials say
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. According to a public health advisory, the…
It’s Gwich’in Day!
It’s the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. “We celebrate to honour our Gwich’in rights in areas such as…
GNWT reduces self-isolation requirements for travel
The chief public health officer (CPHO) has lifted some of the restrictions around travelling outside of the NWT. Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, announced in…
9 NWT artists have work stolen in Edmonton heist
Nine pieces of Northern art have been stolen from a gallery in Edmonton. Last week the Alberta Craft Council asked Albertans and NWT residents via…
2 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Fort Smith
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Fort Smith. The two infections are related to domestic travel…
GNWT seeks input on Bathurst caribou management plan
The GNWT’s Bathurst Caribou Advisory Committee is looking for input on their management plan. A draft of the committee’s management plan is ready and the…
Premier optimistic as feds reveal the 2021 budget
The federal government has released its 2021 budget. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the nearly 740-page budget yesterday which details how Canada will deal with…
Panel to discuss role of youth in upholding Treaty rights
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza has put together a panel of youth from across Treaty 8 territory to talk about their rights. “Learning more about what’s happening in…