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Featured, News, Politics April 30, 2021

‘Agitate by presence’: Conversation with Canada’s first Indigenous woman appointed to UN expert body

"I'm worried about getting (UNDRIP) back to the front burner," says Sheryl Lightfoot

Agitate by presence is one way to get noticed – a reality known all too well by Canada’s first Indigenous woman appointed to a UN…

Featured, News, Politics February 16, 2021

Legislative Assembly clerk ‘on leave’ following conduct complaints

Tim Mercer, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, is currently “on leave” while the Board of Management assesses complaints into his behaviour. The Legislative Assembly…

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YKDFN responds to Norn ‘betrayal’ comments

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has a simple response to its MLA Steve Norn: “What has been said …READ MORE
May 6, 2021 11:48 am
14 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Yellowknife

14 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the territory. The office of the chief public health …READ MORE
May 6, 2021 9:16 am
Red Dress Day recognizes National Day of Awareness for MMIWG

Red dresses were raised across the country on May 5 to recognize the National Day of Awareness for …READ MORE
May 5, 2021 6:34 pm
Pfizer vaccine available for Yellowknife youth this week; communities in ‘coming weeks’

The NWT is expanding its vaccination plan to include residents between 12 and 17. The decision comes after …READ MORE
May 5, 2021 4:13 pm
Behchokǫ̀ hosting pop-up vaccine clinic

Behchokǫ̀ residents will have another chance to be vaccinated. A pop-up clinic will be at the Kó Gocho …READ MORE
May 5, 2021 10:50 am

Politics

‘Agitate by presence’: Conversation with Canada’s first Indigenous woman appointed to UN expert body

"I'm worried about getting (UNDRIP) back to the front burner," says Sheryl Lightfoot

"I'm worried about getting (UNDRIP) back to the front burner," says Sheryl Lightfoot

Hope re-elected to chief following election delay

Chief Eugene Hope wants to create a new election code, "that everyone supports and eliminates existing legal challenges."

Chief Eugene Hope wants to create a new election code, "that everyone supports and eliminates existing legal challenges."

Have your say on how much MLAs are paid

The base salary for MLAs is $109,991, with several possible bonuses depending on their position.

The base salary for MLAs is $109,991, with several possible bonuses depending on their position.

Cabinet concerned with power limiters bill

MLAs pass motion to review housing corp

MLAs pass motion to review ‘racial and cultural bias’ within GNWT

Firm that investigated Governor General Julie Payette hired to assess NWT clerk’s office

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