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Community, Featured, News, Politics February 24, 2021

Minister, CPHO talking isolation exemptions for Yukon travel

"The Dempster Highway is a vital lifeline for the Beaufort-Delta," said Lesa Semmler.

Now that the territorial government is granting isolation exceptions for some Nunavut residents travelling to the NWT, Lesa Semmler wants something similar for residents in…

Featured, Life Style, News, Politics November 5, 2020

GNWT says framework coming to boost Indigenous staff levels

In the past year, the GNWT workforce has grown by 500 people. Only 156 of those are Indigenous Aboriginal hires.

The territorial government is working on an Indigenous recruitment and retention framework to try and address an ongoing lack of representation within its workforce. Indigenous…

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‘A lot of people are hurting’: MLA urges in-person mental health support for arctic

Some residents in the NWT’s northern-most communities are struggling with mental health, says Jackie Jacobson. “A lot of …READ MORE
February 26, 2021 2:31 pm
3 Gahcho Kué mine workers hospitalized with COVID-19

Since the outbreak at Gahcho Kué mine was announced in early February, three workers are now in hospital …READ MORE
February 25, 2021 3:13 pm
Délı̨nę signs agreement with feds for remediation around Great Bear Lake

Délı̨nę has signed an agreement with the federal government to benefit the community in remediation projects around Great …READ MORE
February 25, 2021 11:55 am
MLA calls for seniors advocate position to address elder abuse in small communities

Ron Bonnetrouge, MLA for Deh Cho, is calling for more supports for residents facing elder abuse. On Tuesday, …READ MORE
February 25, 2021 11:20 am
‘Don’t be afraid to speak up’: Fort Simpson teen speaks against bullying on Pink Shirt Day

Students nation-wide are wearing pink today to raise awareness on the effects of bullying. The motto “Keep in …READ MORE
February 24, 2021 1:57 pm

Politics

Minister, CPHO talking isolation exemptions for Yukon travel

"The Dempster Highway is a vital lifeline for the Beaufort-Delta," said Lesa Semmler.

"The Dempster Highway is a vital lifeline for the Beaufort-Delta," said Lesa Semmler.

Independent assessment coming for clerk’s office

The Board of Management decided on an assessment of the "culture and atmosphere for the entire office" rather than an investigation into Clerk Tim Mercer.

The Board of Management decided on an assessment of the "culture and atmosphere for the entire office" rather than an investigation into Clerk Tim Mercer.

Legislative Assembly clerk ‘on leave’ following conduct complaints

Legislative Assembly clerk facing multiple complaints into conduct

Nokleby, Green clash over ‘crisis’ characterization of mental health in NWT

MLAs call for better highway safety with increased cell coverage, lower speed limits

The Tłı̨chǫ Government says there were "at least six fatalities" on Highway 3 in 2020.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government says there were "at least six fatalities" on Highway 3 in 2020.

NWT budget shows ‘unsustainable’ economic future, but minister ‘cautiously optimistic’

Acho Dene Koe sets date for election

Dene Nation is irrelevant: former Chief Kakfwi

A new constitution is in the works for the Dene Nation.

A new constitution is in the works for the Dene Nation.

GNWT says framework coming to boost Indigenous staff levels

In the past year, the GNWT workforce has grown by 500 people. Only 156 of those are Indigenous Aboriginal hires.

In the past year, the GNWT workforce has grown by 500 people. Only 156 of those are Indigenous Aboriginal hires.