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Culture, Education, Featured, News June 9, 2025

New bead exhibit explores personal history of recovery

The beadwork of Matthew Vukson is described as unique and eloquent

A story of personal struggle and triumph currently adorns the walls of the Mezzanine Gallery in the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Comprised of tens of thousands of beads, the work of Matthew Vukson was chosen by the Art Selection Committee to be displayed in the Gallery. Titled “Ehts’o…

Featured, News, Politics, Reconciliation June 9, 2025

‘We have the vision. We’ve done the planning. We’re ready to deliver,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson

Delegations of top elected officials from the GNWT and Indigenous government in Ottawa last week to lobby for projects requiring federal partnerships

“The North isn’t a problem to solve. It’s a partner in building Canada’s future. Let’s build it together.” – Premier R.J. Simpson Leaders from several Indigenous governments were in Ottawa last week — joining NWT Premier R.J. Simpson and members of his cabinet — to promote the North and present…

Featured, News, Sports June 9, 2025

NWT Track and Field Championships attract athletes from 12 communities

Large teams from Yellowknife compete with smaller schools, such as Kakisa Lake and K'àlemì Dene, over three days

The 2025 NWT Track and Field Championships in Hay River will now pass the baton to next year’s gathering. At a high-energy closing ceremony on Friday afternoon, dozens of medallists were called up to the podium in the common area at Diamond Jenness Secondary School to the cheers of families,…

Community, Events, Featured, News June 8, 2025

Colourful costumes, vehicles, and plenty of flags mark 3rd annual Pride Parade

“I think that now more than ever, it’s really important that we support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community."

For the third year in a row, Yellowknife beheld its annual Pride Parade, honouring the lives and struggles of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Community. While the weather wasn’t perfect, some chilly wind wasn’t enough to stop hundreds of local residents from gathering at Somba K’e park for the event. Most of the…

Featured, News, Wildfires June 6, 2025

Tulip Lake fire doubles in size as gusting winds continue

High-volume sprinklers installed in Fort Fitzgerald as precaution

NWT Fire says high-volume sprinkler systems are being installed in Fort Fitzgerald and Fort Smith, along with other structure protection efforts, as crews respond to the Tulip Lake fire (SS009). As of Thursday afternoon, the fire has grown to 13,183 hectares and “continues to show increased activity on the north…

Featured, News, Sports June 5, 2025

Running, jumping and throwing at Hay River track meet

‘It gives them something to compete against, not with just the classmates and but with all of the NWT,’ says a Chief Sunrise support assistant

The cheers can be heard blocks away in central Hay River at the 2025 NWT Track and Field Championships continue, with more than 1,000 students entered from across the territory. That up about 100 registrations over last year. Add some warm weather and enough wind to keep the bugs and…

Culture, Education, Featured, News June 5, 2025

NWT Indigenous leader to be honoured with Canada Post stamp

This will be the fourth set of stamps made for Canada Post's multi-year Indigenous Leaders series

Alongside two other prominent Indigenous figures, a translator and teacher from the NWT will be honoured for her work with a special stamp from Canada Post. Born in the small NWT hamlet of Ulukhaktok, Julia Haogak Ogina is known for her work in creating labguage programs and promoting oral knowledge…

Featured, Health, News June 4, 2025

Continued bleeding of doctors at Stanton hospital to force longer waits in emergency dep’t

Health authority: 'Please rest assured that your health and safety remain the top priority. Every patient will continue to receive safe, compassionate care.'

The difficult pause between arriving at Stanton Territorial Hospital’s Emergency Department and seeing a doctor is due to get worse as the weather gets warmer. “We understand that these challenges may also mean longer wait times in the ED, and this can be frustrating,” reads a Health and Social Services…

Education, Featured, Health, News June 4, 2025

Early Learning Framework aims to support child care in the NWT

GNWT releases a new guide to improve early learning across the territory

The GNWT has released the first edition of the Early Learning Framework, a new resource for educators working in early learning and child care programs across the territory. This framework supports inclusive, culturally grounded early learning by promoting a shared vision based on the values in the 2030 Early Learning…

Education, Events, Featured, News June 4, 2025

Aurora College honours students with convocation ceremonies

Throughout the day, more than a hundred students were celebrated at the Chateau Nova Hotel

Students of Aurora College’s Yellowknife North Slave Campus were recently honoured for their hard work and commitment at the annual Convocation Ceremony. Held in two different events at the capital’s Chateau Nova Hotel, students were adorned in caps and gowns as the college’s leaders welcomed them not just to the…

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