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‘We need to do this as a community’: Abe Drennan celebrates pandemic resilience with ‘Unknown Road’

The Inuvik singer-songwriter celebrates the strength of his community in his new single


Inuvik singer-songwriter Abe Drennan remembers the fear that gripped him in the first weeks of the pandemic. “I went out to buy groceries at Stanton for the first time since we shut down,” he remembers. “And I remember feeling a real fear that I have never felt before — I’ve…




New Tłı̨chǫ colouring book draws on culture

Inspired by the matriarchs, a new colouring book gives life to Tłı̨chǫ culture by design. It’s called Unity and it displays 25 unique mandalas, hand drawn by 25 students from Chief Jimmy Bruneau School in Behchokǫ̀. Paige Dry bones is a 24-year-old mother and she used her mandala to celebrate…


Muskox meat is back on the menu in Aklavik

“I’ve always wanted to make an impact with my own people,” says Chef Francis, especially with food. Chef Rich Francis is heading to Aklavik this week in an effort to re-introduce muskox meat to the community through a two-day workshop. He plans on using the animal “from nose to tail”…



Carfentanil found in Hay River again

Carfentanil, an extremely toxic opioid, has been found in illegal drugs in Hay River. This is the second time police detected carfentanil in the community this year. Public health officials are now warning residents of the detection. A public health advisory reads, ” Carfentanil is one of the most toxic…



New trappers program comes with a catch

Novice trappers, also known as mentees, can learn from experienced trappers


A new program to help develop the next generation of trappers in the NWT has been launched, but there’s a catch. The program is a partnership between the Indigenous governments, various organizations and the GNWT. Under the Trapper Mentorship Program, novice trappers, also known as mentees, can learn from experienced…


“We’re not used to being isolated”: Beaufort Delta chiefs hope new anti-suicide funding will curb post-Covid isolation

The Beaufort Delta was the hardest-hit region in this year's suicide spike


Ken Kyikavichik says the past few years have been challenging for his people. “The amount of grief that’s gone on, especially over the last two years, has been exceptional,” the Gwich’in Grand Chief says. This year’s spike in suicides hit the communities of the Beaufort Delta the hardest: There were…