An anti-racism Black Lives Matter solidarity motorcade will be held in Yellowknife this afternoon, starting at the multiplex. The event, organized by PSAC North, will be in the form of a motorcade due to COVID-19 restrictions. The event is part of a global anti-racism movement sparked by the recent death…
Alternatives North says the NWT could cut its emissions in half within five years — and become carbon neutral within 15 — if the territorial government bought carbon offsets. That’s one of three recommendations the organization presented to members of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment last week….
The RCMP is investigating the “suspicious death” of an adult male in Inuvik. The man was discovered injured and non-responsive on Union St., Friday around 11:40 p.m, a press release said. Police say no one is charged and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the…
Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation has been named one of 10 winners of the 2020 Equator Prize. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the winners of the 11th annual Equator Prize to recognize 10 Indigenous communities from across the world. “Everything we do is to show gratitude to our…
Chelsea Migwi remembers a time in Behchokǫ̀ when young people had a lot to do in their spare time. “I remember the first time they closed down the Sportsplex and I was in Grade 8 or Grade 9. After that, there was not much to do, other than sports, getting…
An “aggressive” dog is injured after an RCMP officer shot it Wednesday morning. At approximately 10:45 a.m., RCMP Police Dog Services conducted a training session in the area of 49 Ave. and 44 St. in downtown Yellowknife, a press release said. During the session, police say Police Service Dog Hoss…
Tłı̨chǫ leaders are asking for better cellphone coverage along Highway 3, between Behchokǫ̀ and Yellowknife. Chiefs Clifford Daniels, of Behchokǫ̀, and Alfonz Nitsiza, of Whatì, each sent a letter to Katrina Nokleby, minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, and R.J. Simpson, minister of Education, Culture and Employment. In his letter,…
The department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has waived insurance requirements and licensing fees for the 2020- 2021 season. “By allowing tourism operators to keep their TOLs (Tourism Operator License) alive without cost or cancellation, we hope to demonstrate support for the tourism industry in these challenging times and…
Hotıì ts’eeda has taken the initiative to develop COVID-19 resource materials for Indigenous communities. A variety of posters using the hashtag #HOMEISCAMP is part of the campaign talking about the benefits of staying at home. This document comes in eleven distinct languages including Tłı̨chǫ, Inuvialuktun, Inuinnaqtun, Sahtúgot’ı̨nę, Inuktitut, English, French, and more. The…
Lesa Semmler says she is “insulted” by the federal government’s delay to implement a national strategy addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). June 3 marks the one-year anniversary since the commission released its report on MMIWG. The report includes 231 Calls to Justice such as the implementation…