Politics

‘Throw funding to programs like this. Believe in healing. Believe that people can change’

On-The-Land Program outside of Yellowknife set to close mid-January after 10-weeks, with no similar options available


The ten-week On-The-Land Program for Yellowknife homeless is a welcome relief from the stresses and triggers of living on the streets, say participants. The alternative to overcrowded and dangerous downtown shelters is so appreciated, that those CKLB spoke with during a recent visit said they hoped the territorial government would…

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Massive $375M Indigenous-led conservation partnership set to be signed in Behchokǫ̀

Project Finance for Permanence to create long-term protection and stewardship of lands and waters across the NWT


One of the largest Indigenous-led land conservation initiatives in the world is set to be celebrated on Thursday in Behchokǫ̀, with $375 million in funding from various sources. This work, occurring under the name Northwest Territories Project Finance for Permanence (NWT PFP) brings governments and the philanthropic community together to…