The barrage of public meetings on proposed laws continues next week throughout the territory. The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Standing Committee on Economic Development and the Environment will be traveling to hear from the public once again on three different bills: Bill 34, the Mineral Resources Act; Bill 36,…
“(Giant Mine Oversight Board) is concerned that the project co-proponents have not fully embraced and integrated the concept of reconciliation within project operations and planning.” That line appears in the first few pages of the latest annual report released by the Giant Mine Oversight Board. “The project provides a really…
It’s no secret many people across the territory need to travel for medical reasons. Starting in June, the Department of Health and Social Services is making changes to the Medical Travel Program, which pays a portion of the travel costs for NWT residents who need to access insured health services…
Elder Francois Paulette, ITK President Natan Obed, Former Dehcho Grand Chief Herb Norwegain and Yukon AFN Regional Chief Kluane Adamek. (Photo Courtesy of AFN YUKON Region) Indigenous voices from across the North voiced their concerns about climate change and the need for action at the Nature Summit held last week on Mohawk Territory near Montreal, […]