Family seeking justice for ‘wrongful death’ of Gwich’in man while in federal prison
Warning, this article is about self-harm and suicide. Anyone in need of mental health services can call the NWT’s mental health hotline at 1-800-661-0844. The…
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LISTEN: Gwich’in Tribal Council Grand Chief reclaims traditional name
The Gwich’in Tribal Council Grand Chief announced he has reclaimed his traditional last name of Kyikavichik. Formerly known as Ken Smith, Kyikavichik says he has…
‘Our voices have been heard by the U.S. President’: Gwich’in Grand Chief
In his first day in office, U.S. President Joseph Biden signed an executive order placing a temporary moratorium on drilling activity in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Gwich’in Tribal Council Grand Chief says he is “ecstatic” that President Joseph Biden issued a temporary moratorium on drilling activity in Alaska’s Arctic National…
Gwich’in grand chief says he cannot imagine a future without caribou
"Our greatest concern is the caribou," says Ken Smith, grand chief of the Gwich'in Tribal Council.
“Without the Porcupine caribou herd, you take out who we are as a people,” says Ken Smith, grand chief of the Gwich’in Tribal Council. “That…
Gwich’in Tribal Council supports Mi’kmaw fishers in Nova Scotia
Newly-elected Gwich’in Grand Chief Ken Smith has thrown his support behind Mi’kmaw fishers in Nova Scotia exercising their “inherent and constitutionally protected” treaty rights. In…
Gwich’in Tribal Council elects grand chief, deputy grand chief
Kenny Smith and Kristine McLeod are the newly elected leaders.
Gwich’in Tribal Council election results reveal Kenny Smith will serve as grand chief and Kristine McLeod as deputy grand chief. The preliminary election results provided…
Gwich’in Tribal Council announces candidates for its fall election
Neither former chiefs will be running for re-election.
The Gwich’in Tribal Council is preparing for an upcoming election in September. The COVID-19 pandemic “will test the candidate’s leadership,” said in a press release….
Gwich’in leaders call on Canadian banks to suspend financing of oil and gas in Alaska wildlife refuge
Leaders from the Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) and Vuntut Gwitchin Government (VGG) are urging Canadian banks to follow their American counterparts in banning oil and…