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Featured, News August 18, 2020

Mural painting project to showcase Indigenous resiliency, beauty

'I really see this as a community of artists and youth coming together to create a beautiful community' says Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark

For years, Mahalia Yakeleya Newmark and her sister Kalina Newmark discussed ways to honour the lives of their great aunt Mary Lennie and cousin Mariella Lennie who were murdered. The pair wanted to do something to capture the beauty and resilience of their relatives as well as all the Murdered…

Community, Featured, News August 17, 2020

Three people charged in Fort McPherson for impaired driving

RCMP arrested and charged the three in separate incidents within the same week.

Three people are facing impaired driving charges in Fort McPherson. Local RCMP arrested and charged the individuals in separate incidents over the same week. The first was on Aug. 9 when police stopped a man in a pick up truck that was in front of the detachment. “He provided breath…

Education, Featured, News August 17, 2020

Reimbursement program launched by IRC to help students with distance education

The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is reimbursing students in need of electronic equipment for the upcoming school year. The IRC announced in a press release it is offering up to $500 per student. The funds are intended to assist Inuvialuit students acquire basic equipment for online or distance learning. Applications must…

Art, Entertainment, Featured, News August 17, 2020

Leela Gilday looking to share her network with aspiring performer

One lucky young Dene woman will have the opportunity to be mentored by award-winning artist.

“Indigenous music is by Indigenous people,” says Leela Gilday. “Being a Dene woman in the industry, not having anyone to do what I do. I wanted to support and bring our stories and worldview to a national platform to create a diversity of Dene voices.” In a Facebook post on…

Featured, Health, News August 17, 2020

CPHO: Mask wearing remains a recommendation across the NWT

Public health will consider mandating it in the fall if cases spike.

The chief public health officer says mandating masks or face coverings in public spaces is a possibility for the fall. This comes as the city of Yellowknife considers adopting a bylaw to enforce masks or face coverings. Additionally Walmart started enforcing them on Aug. 12. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief…

Art, Featured, News August 14, 2020

Inuvialuit artist designs Canadian Mint collector coin

Myrna Pokiak's design was selected to commemorate the NWT's 150th anniversary.

Myrna Pokiak, an Inuvialuit artist, has designed a collector coin that reflects the Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples who shape the Northwest Territories. This was part of an initiative by the Royal Canadian Mint to celebrate the territory’s 150th anniversary. Melanie Luis, product manager at the Royal Canadian Mint,…

Featured, Industry, News August 13, 2020

CRTC announces $72M in broadband internet improvements for the North

The new standard of internet speed will be 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with unlimited data to support 26% of the households in the Yukon and NWT.

Northwestel’s commitment to northern communities includes a stronger, faster more reliable internet connection at lower price points. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced $72M in broadband funding for five projects through the CRTC fund. Northwestel will be receiving roughly $62M dollars to service northern communities. This investment…

Education, Featured, News August 13, 2020

GNWT looks to give polytechnic more independence in restructuring

The territorial government has recently proposed a new governance model for the upcoming polytechnic, offering the institution to operate further at arm’s length.

Aurora College’s relationship with the territorial government has been “detrimental to the growth and development” of the college. This statement comes from a discussion paper published by the Government of the Northwest Territories on its proposed governance model for the upcoming polytechnic university. The paper adds the relationship has also…

Community, Featured, Health, News August 13, 2020

Pilot project intends to offer more streamlined care for mental health services to NWT residents

Mental health support options will be available online and for same-day care, all at the touch of your fingertips.

Access to online mental health resources and a stable internet connection is a paradox for most northern communities. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is joining together with the Government of the Northwest Territories for a two-year mental health project to reduce wait times and improve services. Jennifer Drygeese,…

Featured, News August 13, 2020

GNWT launches tourism funding program

The tourism sector, which has been suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, is receiving additional support from the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Growth and Recovery by Investing in Tourism (GRIT) Fund is being conducted in partnership with the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). The department of Industry, Tourism…