COVID restrictions have been extended in Behchokǫ̀ as there is no clear downward trend in the number of new infections. Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer (CPHO), says in a press release the restrictions will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8. Trick or treating will…
According to police, three men have been charged with numerous counts of drug and firearm possessions in Yellowknife. The incident occurred on Oct. 25 after police conducted a traffic stop which led to a “drug-related investigation.” Police found what they believe to be crack and powder cocaine, a loaded firearm,…
The Sahtu Youth Network is hosting a vaccine campaign, COVID Vaccination Media Training Campaign, in hopes of increasing vaccination rates among youth ages 18-35. The campaign will help raise awareness and information about the vaccine. The 18-35 age group has the lowest rates of vaccination in the NWT. The Sahtu…
Auntiez Apparel, run by Justina Black, 26, from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation started when she saw a friend of hers make t-shirts with designs. “And from there, I started drawing my own designs that I was inspired from the land, and I put together my first design which was…
The Vatican announced Pope Francis has accepted an invitation to Canada for a “pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation.” The invitation comes from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). A date hasn’t been set on when the Pope will visit and a location hasn’t been announced. But in a press…
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reporting another COVID-19 related death, the tenth resident to pass away since the start of the pandemic. No details were given on the deceased resident, but the most recent death was recorded in GNWT daily COVID update. The update says nine of…
Businesses and organizations in the NWT will soon be able to quickly detect COVID-19 in staff. The GNWT has released DetectNWT, a program responsible for detecting COVID-19 in employees who may not show symptoms. Territorial health officials say the program adds another layer of protection and “reduces the risk of…
The territorial government’s pilot project to test students at home for COVID-19 will now include children as young as 4-years old. The project was initially proposed to have 10 per cent of students aged 5 to 11 randomly chosen to be tested at home to screen them before going to…
The Gwich’in Tribal Council in partnership with the GNWT has created a scholarship for young Indigenous leaders in honour of Kristine McLeod, the former GTC deputy grand chief who passed away unexpectedly in August. McLeod was well beloved by her community. She “contributed immensely to the health, wellness, culture and…
Cases in Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation continued rising over the weekend. There are now 58 active cases in the two communities, that number was at 50 last Friday. Hay River is under a gathering restriction while K’atl’odeeche First Nation is under a containment order. These orders ban in-person…