New homes for Dehcho flood victims not coming until 2022
New homes for flood victims in the Dehcho will not be delivered until 2022, according to the minister of municipal and community affairs (MACA). This…
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Elections scheduled for JMRFN, many still displaced by flooding
Chief and council elections will take place in Tthets’éhk’edélî (Jean Marie River) First Nation this fall. This comes as the community rebuilds after devastating flooding…
Fort Simpson family displaced by fire asking for volunteers to help with repairs
The family is currently living in a camper and worries they will be unable to return home in time for winter.
After a house fire displaced her family, Wanda Sibbeston-Grossetete of Fort Simpson is worried her home won’t be repaired in time for winter. Sibbeston-Grossetete says…
YK sees 17 new COVID cases over weekend
A press release says 203 cases have been resolved, leaving the territory at 119 active cases.
The NWT is reporting 53 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend. A press release says Yellowknife had the biggest jump in cases going from…
JMRFN residents in Fort Simpson eager to return home
Residents of TthedzehK’edeli (Jean Marie River) First Nation will hopefully be able to return to the community by the end of July. However, they will…
Treaty 11 celebrations kick off in LKFN
Commemorations are underway in Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation to mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 11. A schedule of the events says the…
Premier moves Minister Chinna off MACA portfolio amid criticism of flood response
Paulie Chinna is no longer the minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA). Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the change to her cabinet in a press…
‘It’s not who I am’: Uncovering trauma through on the land healing program
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…
LKFN Film Festival showcasing cultural resurgence and revitalization
Local filmmakers will have their films screened at the event on Monday.
Indigenous representation and cultural revitalization will be important themes showcased at the Líídlįį Kúę First Nation (LKFN) Film Festival. It will also showcasing the work…
Líídlįį Kúę educator moves Dene Zhatié language classes online for high school students
An educator in Fort Simpson has found moving her language lessons online a necessary and important step in ensuring her students keep up with their…