Federal government responds to Giant Mine petition
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) is less than thrilled with the response it received from the federal government regarding the petition for an apology and…
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ADKFN not joining federal appeal on election ruling
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) will not be joining the federal government in appealing a ruling that the First Nation did not have authority…
YKDFN youth brings Giant Mine’s toxic legacy to TikTok
Morgan Tsetta, a 26-year-old Yellowknives Dene First Nations (YKDFN) member has taken the conversation between the federal government and Giant Mine to TikTok. Tsetta was…
SRFN Chief ‘elated’ by federal infrastructure announcement
Chief David Poitras says the news is an example of reconciliation between the government and his community.
The chief of Salt River First Nation says a long-awaited infrastructure funding announcement reflects an “act of reconciliation” by the federal government. “To say we…
LKDFN launches wild food kitchen with federal dollars
Funding to go towards Northern Farm Training Institute, Tłı̨chǫ Łeàgı̨ą Tsʾı̨ı̨lı̨ Kǫ and Łútsël K'é Dene First Nation
The Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation is launching a wild food kitchen as a result of a federal investment. This comes as part of a…
GNWT providing additional $3M to support airlines, rotary wing operators
A handful of NWT airlines and rotary wing operators will be receiving an additional $3 million in funding to ensure essential services continue. Summit Air…
Federal government announces northern funding for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more than $125 million in funding to help the territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is allocated to…
Candidate profile: Mary Beckett (NDP)
Mary Beckett is the NDP’s candidate for the upcoming federal election, and the first of CKLB’s candidate profiles. Beckett has lived in Inuvik for 35…