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Featured, News, Politics September 16, 2024

Gwich’in Tribal Council selects interim grand chief during election dispute

Michael Greenland, president of the Ehdiitat Gwich'in Council, will serve as courts rule on challenge to August's election

Michael Greenland has been appointed interim grand chief of the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) by its board of directors. As president of the Ehdiitat Gwich’in…

Featured, Housing, News, Politics, Reconciliation

Homeless encampment in Yellowknife to come down starting today

Authorities will work with residents there to secure housing options; area residents complained of filth and crime

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Pierre Poilievre unpacks parcel of promises during Yellowknife stop

Axe the Tax rally also heard the Conservative's Opposition leader's plans for housing, health-care, addictions and gun control

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GTC looks for acting grand chief; electoral dispute now before courts

Petition and Facebook page also launched this week, alleging 'the democratic process of the election is in peril.’

Culture, Education, Featured, History, News, Politics, Reconciliation

Indigenous languages in NWT need more than just lip service to thrive

For more than two decades, the GNWT has ignored many recommendations from its own languages commissioner

Featured, News, Politics, Weather, Wildfires

GNWT scorched in critical report over response to 2023 wildfires

Environment and Climate Change Dep't was unable to cope with unprecedented situation; many improvements already made for this year

Community, Featured, News, Politics

Eugene Hope re-named chief of Acho Dene Koe First Nation

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‘We need to modernize the Dene Nation Constitution’: Newly elected Dene National chief

The clock is ticking for George Mackenzie, who plans to rework the Constitution during his three-year term

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Time to make big waves as NWT’s water on decline

‘This water conference has to be like a movement — like it was with the Berger Inquiry, which was just about oil,' says Dene National Chief George Mackenzie

Featured, News, Politics, Reconciliation July 29, 2024

Three days in Dettah: Dene Nation calls for less talk, more action on key issues

Dene National Assembly heard about drug dealers maiming indebted addicts, poor relations with the GNWT and outside threats to the water system

Delegates to the 54th Dene National Assembly came prepared to tackle the toughest issues dragging their communities down. Many demanded less talk and more action…

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Tony Whitford: Métis trailblazer whose dedication to the NWT leaves lasting legacy

Former NWT Commissioner Tony Whitford will not only be remembered for his public life, but for his warm …READ MORE
September 16, 2024 5:46 pm
Gwich’in Tribal Council selects interim grand chief during election dispute

Michael Greenland has been appointed interim grand chief of the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) by its board of …READ MORE
September 16, 2024 11:08 am
Nine who remain at 51st Street homeless encampment fear RCMP arrival at any time

Tents lay abandoned, clothes hang on posts and embers remain hot as the last residents of Yellowknife’s homeless …READ MORE
September 13, 2024 5:16 pm
Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation chef revitalizes Indigenous cuisine on APTN

A member of Łııdlı̨ı̨ Kųę First Nation is making her television debut as the co-host of Back to …READ MORE
September 13, 2024 5:11 pm
Diavik fined $125K after a worker suffered ‘a severe hand injury’

Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. will have to pay $125,000 after pleading guilty to unsafe work practices connected to …READ MORE
September 12, 2024 4:08 pm