mental health

Men in the N.W.T. are falling behind. Men’s groups are answering the call

Across the territory, men are behind in education, life expectancy, and employment.


Until recently, Brandon Buggins didn’t really know the other men in his community, even the ones he would casually greet out in public. Buggins was a closed book too, even when struggling with mental illness, addiction, and the pressures of fatherhood: “It’s really tough to be able to come out…


Northern TikToker shares reasons to stay alive, Inuit style

Annie Buscemi admits that “it’s the simple things in life” that keep her going. Buscemi, 23, from Iqaluit, started making TikToks as a way to help herself through her anxiety. Since losing her job back in September, Buscemi created a virtual diary, called Ullaakkut (meaning good morning) as a way to practice gratitude. This was […]



MLA says more mental health supports needed in isolation centres

Steve Norn says some Elders have told him the centre feel "like residential school all over again".


Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nehdé-Wiilideh, says the territorial government’s self-isolation centres have a “darker aspect that we never really considered”. Norn said some Elders told him the centres feel “like residential school all over again”. Norn brought up the point in asking for better mental health resources for people…



Pilot project intends to offer more streamlined care for mental health services to NWT residents

Mental health support options will be available online and for same-day care, all at the touch of your fingertips.


Access to online mental health resources and a stable internet connection is a paradox for most northern communities. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is joining together with the Government of the Northwest Territories for a two-year mental health project to reduce wait times and improve services. Jennifer Drygeese,…