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Featured, News May 30, 2025

Early morning fire at Franklin House contained by Yellowknife firefighters

Flames were visible on the third floor of the building early Thursday morning


Yellowknife Fire Division responded to a structure fire at Franklin House early Thursday morning, where flames were seen coming from a third-floor window. Firefighters arrived on scene around 2 a.m. and quickly extinguished the blaze. Tenants were safely evacuated from the building. One tenant sustained minor burns but did not…

Featured, News, Politics, Reconciliation May 30, 2025

NWT Legislative Assembly sets out five-year reconciliation plan

'Preparing for a future where reconciliation and self-governance are ... foundational pillars of our institution,' says Speaker Shane Thompson


OUR GOAL: Strengthen relationships with Indigenous Peoples in the Northwest Territories, while preparing the Legislative Assembly for a transformational change, ensuring Indigenous worldviews are embedded in governance, operations, and workplace culture for a stronger, more inclusive future. Over the next five years, the NWT Legislative Assembly will be guided by…

Featured, News, Wildfires May 30, 2025

Four new fires started in Dehcho region

NWT Fire advises everyone to check their local community's websites for updates, and to report any fires that they see


Four new fires recently sparked across the Dehcho region, all of which are receiving measured responses. These fires began while much of the NWT is experiencing weather conditions that create greater opportunities for fires to start. This includes, warm temperatures, low humidity, and high wind speeds. These weather conditions are…

Community, Featured, News May 29, 2025

New partnership links Acho Dene Koe FN to Indigenous-led care in B.C.

ADK and Tsow-Tun Le Lum offer cultural healing programs for First Nation members


A new partnership between Acho Dene Koe First Nation and Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society is expanding access to healing and addiction recovery for members of the N.W.T. community through an Indigenous-led program on Vancouver Island. Beginning this June, ADK members will have priority access to four annual treatment intakes at…

Featured, Law courts, News, Politics May 29, 2025

Gwich’in Council International selects new Head of Delegation

This position helps support the Gwich'in people in international matters


A new Head of Delegation has been appointed for the Gwich’in Council International as part of a new partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark. With the previous Head of Delegation, Edward Alexander, stepping down, Kris Statnyk has been selected to fill the position. Statnyk has been working with the Gwich’in…

Featured, News, Wildfires May 29, 2025

Fire ban issued in Fort Simpson as wildfire risk grows across NWT

Out-of-control fire near Fort Smith and lightning risk prompt warning from NWT Fire


A fire ban is now in place for the village of Fort Simpson, issued as a precaution despite the community’s current low fire danger level. The ban prohibits open-air fires, fireworks, burning of debris or yard waste, and the use of outdoor wood-burning stoves. CSA-approved propane-fuelled fire pits and barbecues,…

Featured, News, Politics May 29, 2025

Jordan’s Principle funding shortfalls fail students with loss of teaching assistants

‘When schools reopen this fall, a crisis of Indigenous education will begin,’ says MLA Richard Edjericon


Significant cuts coming to the Jordan’s Principle program — a federal program that many schools depend on to support their students — are taking a toll on education assistants in some small communities. Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Richard Edjericon painted a very cloudy picture of what schools could look like when…