Reconciliation

Indigenous languages in NWT receive $17.7 million over three years

‘We will continue to work with Indigenous people and governments to ensure Indigenous languages are protected, promoted and celebrated,’ says Minister Caitlin Cleveland


The Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a new Canada-Northwest Territories Agreement on Indigenous Languages from 2024-25 to 2026-27. Under the new agreement, $5.9 million will be invested per fiscal year, for a total of $17.7 million over three years. Caitlin Cleveland is the…


Behchokǫ̀ unveils Chief Mǫwfi statue, officially opens $14M cultural centre, offices

'Mǫwfi is a father figure to so many of us, and many of us are directly descended from him.' says Elder Alphonz Nitsiza


The rain stopped, the clouds parted and sun shone brightly down on the bronze statue of legendary Chief Mǫwfi — revealed after years delays from a pandemic and then wildfires — to the delight of the assembled crowd. A rainy and cool community of Behchokǫ̀ had set up tents and…


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 to rid communities of drug dealers, get a better command of the organization’s finances and get the remaining land claims agreements over the finish line….


NWT diamond mines: ‘Billions of dollars being made … we got nothing to show for it.’

Łutsel K'e Coun. John Catholique tells Kimberlite Conference any future mine deals must be fairer, or 'nothing's going to happen'


Diamonds are considered to be the universal symbol of love and wealth. But after nearly three decades of watching massive diamond mines blast deep into its traditional hunting grounds, the Łutselk’è Dene First Nation feels slighted, as it has little to show for agreeing to the drilling in the 1990’s….


City open to ‘homeless encampments’ on public land, says Mayor Rebecca Alty

Social advocate Georgina Franki says new tent platform on Commissioner’s land at Niven Lake a good place to start


More homeless encampments could be popping up in Yellowknife, as city officials are in discussions with their GNWT counterparts over how to handle the increased number of street-involved people here this summer. There are already tents in clusters on the west loop of the Frame Lake Trail and a large…


Road to NorZinc mine could unleash $8 billion in Dehcho over 20 years

‘Together, we can advance our goals, fostering a future that honours our past while building a stronger, more sustainable tomorrow,’ says Chief Kele Antione


A 170-kilometre all-season road to a zinc mine in the Dehcho region will take two years to build and cost roughly $256 million. Ultimately the privately held NorZinc Ltd., could generate $8 billion of high-grade zinc concentrate over the next 20 years, meaning employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people…


Happy Inuvialuit Day! 40 years and counting …

'We never really ever had a voice until our Final Agreement.,' says Elder Albert Ruben


Wednesday marked the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, There are six communities within the Inuvialuit settlement region, in the Northwest Territories: Tuktoyaktuk; Aklavik; Sachs Harbour; Ulukhaktok; and Paulatuk; and Inuvik. Inuvialuit also mark the success of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and its Development Corporation. The latter…


Walking with Pride, with heads held high

The Northern Mosaic Network's 2nd annual Pride Parade attracted hundreds of people on the weekend


Hundreds of people from all walks of life celebrated the 2SLGBTQIPA+ community with floats, music, and pageantry through the streets of downtown Yellowknife on the weekend. Approximately 350 people formed the 2nd annual Yellowknife Pride Parade through downtown on Sunday, as the sun came out after a couple of days…


‘Heartbreaking stories, memories and pain,’ the Red Dress Day march stirs up emotions

Hundreds march through Yellowknife to honour victims on what is also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls


“We must remember and share the heartbreaking stories, memories and pain that was felt by survivors and family members are missing and murdered indigenous women and girls and to LGBTQ people. We must continue to tell the story of every missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.” – Elizabeth Biscaye,…