Former Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ chief Gerald Antoine has been named the next Dene National Chief. “I really appreciate the Dene people and I’m really proud to be a Dene today,” says newly elected chief, Antoine. Antoine and his family sat patiently awaiting the results from a virtual call on Dec. 9….
Since she was a young girl, Angelina Arrowmaker knew she wanted to be a doctor to better care for her small community of Wekweéti. It all stems from the community’s lack of on-call health care providers, especially Indigenous staff. Often residents have to travel to other hubs in the North…
Four Indigenous patient advocates are coming to several communities, following a debate in the Legislative Assembly on the necessity for medical travel assistance and patient advocates on Dec. 7. They will be assigned to the communities of Inuvik, Fort Smith, Hay River, Yellowknife and will be responsible for ensuring a…
The requirement for GNWT employees to be fully vaccinated is now in effect. With more than 6,500 government employees in the NWT, about 20 per cent have yet to show proof of vaccination – which was due Nov. 30. Staff who do not provide proof of vaccination will be required…
According to the chief public health officer, two cases of COVID-19 have been identified at Mildred Hall School on Dec. 1. Letters have been sent home to parents with children in the affected classrooms and are asked to follow the advice outlined. All staff and students, regardless of vaccination status…
MLA Thebacha Frieda Martselos was named the new caucus chair at the legislative assembly on Nov. 30. Martselos takes over the position from MLA Yellowknife North Rylund Johnson. Johnson served in this role for two years and says it’s been a “wild ride,” on social media. “I find there (is)…
The GNWT announced an Indigenous employability framework and action plan, geared at giving residents the opportunity to advance in the public sector. This trend follows heavy criticism on the lack of Indigenous representation in the workforce and has been an ongoing debate of the legislative assembly. “A public service that…
Deh Gáh Got’ı̨ę First Nation has a new chief. Michael Vandell received 163 votes, to Lorraine Whiteman’s 118, and Sheldon Minoza’s 108. Members also elected seven councillors, including: Terry Sapp Albert Nadli Brandon Thom Cynthia Landry Walter Bonnetrouge Ricky Gargan Louie Constant
Stephen Dunbar has been appointed the Northwest Territories Chief Electoral Officer. This was announced in the third sitting of the Legislative Assembly on Nov. 24. The electoral officer is responsible for overseeing general elections, by-elections and plebiscites in the territory. His term is set to expire by March 31, 2025….
About 90 new mothers are expected to deliver a child between Dec. 10 and Feb. 21 but won’t be able to do it in Yellowknife. Although this reality is troubling to some, many Northern residents, especially from smaller, remote communities are familiar with the lack of health services taking them…