“I was taught (to be) ashamed of myself or I watched what I did or what I said simply because of the way it was in the residential schools,” says Eileen Beaver, a 68-year-old Elder from the lost community of Rocher River. At the age of eight, Beaver was displaced…
The Chief Public Health Officer has issued a health advisory over a confirmed case of hepatitis A (an infection of the liver), coming from a food handler working at two restaurants inside the Edmonton International Airport. Any residents who ate at the Belgian Beer Café or Boston Pizza in early…
The preliminary council results for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation are in. Leading in the community of Dettah is Anastassia Judas with 153 votes, followed by Peter Crookedhand with 139 votes, and lastly, Mary Rose Sundberg with 128 votes. In N’dilo Leroy Betsina is leading with 201 votes, Philip J….
The Canada Post Office building in Yellowknife is set to get a face-lift, an official name, and a few new upgrades. That is according to President, Darrell Beaulieu, of 6133 NWT Ltd (the company that owns the building). But new planters or a seating area for residents is not a…
CKLB Radio · Craving culture: Teetl’it Zheh Chef brings a taste of home to new culinary program Chef Stephanie Baryluk, creator of Mrs. B’s Jerky, is spearheading a new Indigenous culinary program at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. “It’s not just about eating food, it’s about the memories, it’s…
The fire consuming the community of Behchokǫ̀ (Rae) is ‘out of control’, according to Fire NWT and is estimated at over 100,000 hectares. Although the community of Rae has been reached, Edzo remains untouched. Windy and dry conditions have only increased fire activity-making the smoke and fire visible from the…
The NT boys’ basketball team is shooting for gold in the upcoming North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but for some, this will be their last shot at the competition. “For most of us, it’s our last year,” says Ty Lafferty, representing Behchokǫ̀ at this year’s games….
“Every community has a special aura, a special group of people, and in their effort to make a life, they create a stamp on earth,” says Nellie Cournoyea, 83, one of Canada Posts’ new faces celebrated in the Indigenous Leaders stamp series. Before Cournoyea was leading the Northwest Territories and…
Kelly Daniel Minoza, 44, was last seen in Hay River on a red ATV at 4 p.m. on May 14. He is described as being five foot nine inches tall, weighing 150 pounds with a medium build. He was also wearing multi-colored track pants and a grey hoodie. Kátł’odeeche Chief…
30 grams of cocaine and 17 grams of cannabis products, oxycodone pills, and $7200 cash have been seized by Fort Providence Police. Three adults have been arrested and charged after a traffic stop on May 16, led police to find illicit materials and other paraphernalia in the vehicle. The vehicle…