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Art, Featured, News October 4, 2023

In photos: GNWT unveils new MMIWG monument

The piece was designed by Inuvialuit artist Myrna Pokiak.

Smoke curled through the air as the red tarp was removed and the Legislative Assembly’s new art installation was revealed. Dozens gathered for the unveiling…

Community, Featured, Health, News January 8, 2021

Lack of engagement creating ‘barriers’ for COVID vaccine rollout: MLA Semmler

GNWT says special vaccine characteristics easier to account for with mobile teams.

Lesa Semmler says she feels like the territorial government is trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to administering the COVID-19 vaccine. The Inuvik-Twin…

Community, Featured, Health, Justice, Life Style, News June 13, 2019

Collaboration key to improve support and services to properly address MMIWG: Native Women’s Association of the NWT

When Lesa Semmler was eight years old, her mother, Joyce, was murdered by her common-law partner. Semmler was one of the first women to testify…