Remote NWT communities await details on exemptions for airline vaccine requirements
Residents from fly-in communities have heard few details on vaccine exemptions for airlines as the requirement goes into effect next week. A federal policy starting…
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Treaty 11 document on display until late November
The original Treaty 11 document will be displayed at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre until Nov. 21. The document was initially scheduled to…
Indigenous creator highlight: Ocean McLeod
“I love working with other people and seeing them finish their projects,” says Ocean McLeod.
Ocean McLeod, 24, is a crafter from Aklavik. She grew up surrounded by family members who sewed, and learned how to bead two years ago….
Young entrepreneurs make headway in Deh Gah Goti’e by Inspire NWT
“I’m just glad that Inspire NWT was able to start the entrepreneur course. Because we don’t get much opportunities like this up here,” says Elaine Landry.
Inspire NWT launched a program to help young people who are interested in entrepreneurship and leadership. It was delivered online for the Tłı̨chǫ cohort and…
Restrictions extended for Behchokǫ̀ as community transmission continues
Restrictions in Behchokǫ̀ have been extended another week as community transmission continues to occur within the community. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer,…
Children in YK, Dettah, Ndilǫ returning to classroom next Monday
Children in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ will be able to return to the classroom next Monday as restrictions are set to loosen by the end…
CPHO places new restrictions on Hay River, KFN as cases increase
The chief public health officer (CPHO) announced new restrictions for Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation as cases continue to increase. A press release issued…
Tłı̨chǫ family ask for prayers, support as daughter hospitalized with severe COVID
"I've gone through some hardships in my life. But COVID took a toll on me and my family,” says Norma Zoe.
Norma Zoe says she is living every parent’s worst nightmare. She spoke with CKLB over the phone on Monday afternoon while sitting in an Edmonton…
Erutse re-elected president of Yamoga Land Corp.
The six directors were also elected.
Edwin Erutse, the 15 year incumbent president of the Yamoga Land Corporation, was re-elected on Monday according to the preliminary results. The results were posted…
Total active COVID cases drop in NWT; still rising in Hay River, Inuvik
The territory is reporting 57 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, the lowest increase in weeks. The number of active cases have decreased drastically…