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Featured, News, Politics August 24, 2020

‘Nay’: Katrina Nokleby delays debate on cabinet seat

The debate will now likely only take place on Wednesday.

Katrina Nokleby was the sole vote against a motion to debate her position as part of the executive council. Premier Caroline Cochrane introduced a motion to revoke Nokleby’s seat after removing her from the Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure portfolios last week. The premier has repeatedly cited concerns with…

Featured, News, Politics August 21, 2020

Regular MLAs surprised by Katrina Nokleby dismissal, will now debate her cabinet seat

Katrina Nokleby’s days as a member of the executive council may be numbered. Speaker Frederick Blake Jr. has announced the Legislative Assembly will reconvene on Monday, Aug. 24. While not in the official notice to reconvene, Julie Green, MLA for Yellowknife Centre, said on social media that members will present…

Featured, News, Politics August 19, 2020

Katrina Nokleby now minister without a portfolio

Nokleby was stripped of her portfolios on Thursday afternoon.

Premier Caroline Cochrane says she has lost her confidence in Katrina Nokleby’s “ability to fulfill her responsibilities” as minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure. The premier removed Nokleby’s responsibilities on Thursday afternoon, saying she hadn’t seen any improvement in Nokleby’s performance since the spring. Asked for specifics on…

Community, Featured, Industry, News, Politics August 18, 2020

New agreement gives Tłı̨chǫ businesses first crack at infrastructure project within traditional territory

The agreement also ensures minimum labour requirements.

A recent agreement between the Tłı̨chǫ and territorial governments is said to ensure Tłı̨chǫ businesses will get first dibs at infrastructure project within Tłı̨chǫ lands through direct-negotiate contracts. The agreement comes after the Tłı̨chǫ Government criticized the Government of the Northwest Territories for how it handled contracts for the Rae…

Environment, Featured, Industry, News, Politics August 11, 2020

ITI investing in 20 mineral exploration projects

The Government of the Northwest Territories is investing in 20 mineral exploration projects for the next year. The funding, announced in a press release, is part of the department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) Mining Incentive Program. The total available funding is $1 million, $744,353 of which is awarded…

Featured, News, Politics August 10, 2020

Feds acknowledge systemic racism on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

The federal government says the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting issues of systemic racism facing Indigenous peoples. The statement came as part of an announcement for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples which took place on Sunday. “COVID-19 has further highlighted inequality and the systemic issues that must be…

Community, Featured, News, Politics August 7, 2020

Gwich’in Tribal Council announces candidates for its fall election

Neither former chiefs will be running for re-election.

The Gwich’in Tribal Council is preparing for an upcoming election in September. The COVID-19 pandemic “will test the candidate’s leadership,” said in a press release. Richard J. Blake and Ken Smith are both running for the role of Grand Chief, while Kristine McLeod and Richard Nerysoo are running for Deputy…

Events, Featured, News, Politics July 31, 2020

Gwich’in Council International appoints two new board members

Both members will serve the Gwich'in Nation and advance issues of sustainable developments and environmental protection.

The Gwich’in Council International (GCI), who represent over 9,000 members across all three territories and Alaska, appoints two new faces to the board of directors. The two- year term position will see Erin Linklater replace Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm. Kibbe Tetlichi is also joining the board The GCI says it has…

Featured, News, Politics July 28, 2020

GNWT agreement gives fishers ‘ownership in their industry’

An agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories and a fishing cooperative ensures the future Hay River fish plant will be “largely controlled by the fishermen”. This is according to the Tu Cho Fishers Cooperative, part of the NWT Fishermen’s Federation, which signed the agreement with the department of…

Featured, News, Politics July 27, 2020

Federal Green Party leadership candidates discuss the North

Candidates competing to become the federal leader of the Green Party are participating in an online town hall discussing the North. Rylund Johnson, MLA for Yellowknife North, is one of the moderators of the event which will focus on subjects affecting residents of the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. The…