From far and wide, Canadians everywhere will be celebrating Indigenous People Day in honour of the traditions and knowledge of First Nations people. Below is a compilation of festivities happening in the N.W.T. in honour of Indigenous Peoples Day: Dehcho region Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson At the Ehdaa…
As water levels in Fort Simpson finally receded, residents began assessing the damage left by the flooding. Fort Simpson Mayor Sean Whelly says seven people have told him their homes are uninhabitable, but no municipal buildings are damaged. Power is being restored to the island area-by-area and water is expected…
The village of Fort Simpson voted to remove liquor restrictions that have been in place for several decades. The results of the plebiscite found 175 votes in favour of removing the restrictions, 58 opposed to the removal of restrictions and seven rejected ballots. The vote was run by the Government…