A boil water advisory has been issued in Behchokǫ̀. Residents whose homes are connected to the water system and those who receive trucked water are asked to boil their water for about one minute. All water used for drinking, preparing food, hot and cold beverage machines, ice machines, including dental…
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. The remains of 215 Indigenous children have been found buried on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in B.C. – a reality that has shaken the nation and echoed across the North. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First…
A boil water advisory in Fort Simpson has been lifted. According to the department of health and social services, residents and businesses are asked to flush their water supply by doing the following: Run all cold water faucets for one minute Flush and clean equipment, such as soda fountains, coffee…
Inuvik RCMP has reported a sudden death in the community. A 47-year-old woman was found unresponsive and medevac to Yellowknife around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. The woman died on May 23. NT RCMP Major Crimes Unit and the office of the chief coroner have begun an investigation and…
A team of seven NWT archivists has a big job to do, preserving over 20 years of Gwich’in knowledge. Gwich’in heritage is being recognized nationally for its “unique and irreplaceable documents” by the Canada Memory of the World Register, a national registry that honours culturally-significant documents. “It’s a big achievement…
In the wake of historic flooding in the NWT, communities are coming together to show their support to residents in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River. Morris Neyelle, a 69-year-old Elder, artist, and drum maker from Délı̨nę decided to donate his hand-crafted drum on Facebook to help those affected. Neyelle…
Disclaimer: This story talks about family violence, addiction and sexual assault. Intergenerational trauma is a serious reality for many northerners. With on the land healing camps, Indigenous peoples have a healthy way to share their experiences. Ever since the Dehcho First Nations hosted a 30-day healing program called Nezųh Aoht’é…
Breakup on Little Buffalo River outside of Fort Resolution has caused flooding near homes there. Resident Cecile Lafferty took photos of the flooding Thursday and confirmed that by late Thursday night, water levels were receding. The senior administrative officer of Fort Resolution, Todd Francis, confirmed in an email that roughly…
Historic flooding has devastated the communities of Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River, and the Dene Nation is prepared to help. The organization, alongside the generosity of Yellowknife residents, donated bundles of dry goods, blankets, tents and other essentials to the communities. It has also announced the creation of a…
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife. This brings the total active cases to 63 with two probable cases. More than 2,000 tests have been done in relation to the N.J. Macpherson outbreak. Public health announced in a media briefing that…