Sixties Scoop survivors who have had their claims approved will be receiving $21,000 as an interim payment. This comes after the Federal Court of Canada approved an order on June 1 allowing Collectiva, the claims administrator, to release the payments. On March 16, Collectiva suspended the denial of claims due…
The Dene National Chief is calling on the federal government to follow the mandates set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The framework was released in 2015 after nearly 7,000 residential school survivors testified on the abuse they suffered. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission provides ’94 Calls to Action’…
The Government of the Northwest Territories has secured a local supply chain for producing and manufacturing face shields and other Personal Protective Equipment in the territories. This will allow businesses and care-providers greater access to critical PPE. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola has authorized Poison Graphics of Hay…
Hay River RCMP says two people are in critical condition after crashing a car into a power pole early Sunday morning. Police say they received a call shortly before 5 a.m. “The vehicle left the road and hit a power pole, and sustained extensive damage,” reads a news release. Both…
A series of short videos produced by Dehcho First Nations on Dene culture, tradition and language is now available online. The series called Nahe Náhodhe, translated to Our way of life, is the result of a six-day language gathering at Katł’o’deeche Dene Wellness Center. The videos were created by Reel…
A young man from Gameti died this weekend after his snowmobile fell through the ice on Rae Lake. Gameti RCMP says officers responded to a call around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday about someone had possible fallen through the ice. According to a news release, an aerial search found a hole…
NWT and Nunavut Lotteries has identified Laura Tutcho as the $55 million winner from last month. “I’m just beside myself,” said Tutcho in a news release. Congratulations Laura Tutcho!! Posted by NWT & NU Lotteries on Monday, June 1, 2020 According to Tutcho, the winning moment was a family affair. After…
MLAs Steve Norn and Jackson Lafferty are hoping to improve hospital services during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Through this pandemic, we have had a lot of people go to the hospital sick,” said Norn last week at the Legislative Assembly. “It has raised a lot of very sad stories that came…
Katrina Nokleby didn’t need to speak a word to defend her role as Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure minister. Steve Norn is the chair of the accountability and oversight committee. During Friday’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, he said he was withdrawing a motion he announced earlier in the…
An annual survey conducted by the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce reflects the financial damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Predominantly small businesses in Yellowknife reported their performance between February 3 and May 1. The February survey, completed by 46 businesses, provides results before the impacts of COVID-19. This found about 20…