IRC calls out violence against Mi’kmaq fishers in Nova Scotia
“Inuvialuit remember a time when our rights to harvest were under threat from outsiders,” says Duane Ningaqsiq Smith. The chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit…
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MLA says more mental health supports needed in isolation centres
Steve Norn says some Elders have told him the centre feel "like residential school all over again".
Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nehdé-Wiilideh, says the territorial government’s self-isolation centres have a “darker aspect that we never really considered”. Norn said some Elders…
Inuvik COVID case confirmed; Yellowknife still waiting
The territorial government has received confirmation that an individual in Inuvik has COVID-19. “This individual… is recovery safely at home,” reads a GNWT public notice….
NWT job market rebounding but not all sectors equal: Finance minister
‘The quality of the jobs may not be equivalent,' says Caroline Wawzonek.
The NWT lost about 4,000 jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but most of those were non-residents. Caroline Wawzonek, minister of Finance, said her department…
Teen girls combat racism in fourth edition of Inuvialuit magazine
Nipatur̂uq means to have a loud voice or to speak loudly.
As a young Indigenous woman, Mataya Gillis never felt that her voice was being heard. Gillis hopes to “fight the stigma” when it comes to…
Crown rejects manslaughter plea for axe-wielding Fort Resolution man
"His eyes were open, staring," says RCMP officer at the scene of the crime.
The content below may be disturbing On Monday, court heard a Fort Resolution man admit to killing another man with an axe. However, Chad Beck…
Premier: ‘The second wave that was anticipated… Is here’
Officials are requesting anyone who may have been exposed in Yellowknife at Anytime Fitness and the RCMP detachment to self-isolate.
Northwest Territories health officials are warning of possible COVID-19 exposure after three people received presumptive positive test results. One case is in Inuvik after an…
New health minister says no plans for northern addictions treatment centre
The territorial government budgets $2.3 million to send residents to southern treatment centres.
Julie Green had a busy first day of session as the new minister of Health and Social Services. Regular MLAs peppered Green on several health-related…
New CBC North director wants to bring Indigenous voices to the forefront of Canadian media
“Indigenous languages first,” says Mervin Brass, “I’m not happy with the status quo.”
Mervin Brass says he isn’t satisfied with the status quo. As the first Indigenous senior managing director for the North region, Brass says he plans…
One person seriously injured after bear attack in Hay River
One person is seriously injured after a bear attack in Hay River early Friday morning. Ross Potter, Hay River’s director of protective services, says in…