Arsenic around YK low risk to public health: assessment
An assessment on arsenic contamination caused by Giant and Con Mine found the risk to public health to be low around Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ. …
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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…
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…
YKDFN satisfied after meeting with feds on Giant Mine apology, compensation
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) says it is one step closer to receiving an apology and compensation from the federal government for the legacy…
Giant Mine is a monster: YKDFN
YKDFN demands apology and compensation from Giant Mine, again.
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) demands an apology for the mistreatment and degradation of land caused by Giant Mine over their 70 year-long relationship….
MLA proposes Dettah take over fire services on Ingraham Trail
Steve Norn says it would be a win-win-win situation if Dettah was to provide emergency fire services for residents along the Ingraham Trail. He argues…
YKDFN issues eviction notices to houseboaters
Eviction notices were issued on Friday to houseboaters residing in Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) traditional territory. Jason Snaggs, CEO of the YKDFN, says the…
YKDFN warns houseboaters do not ‘anchor on our side of the Bay’
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation issued a stern warning to houseboaters intending to move into traditional territory. “We take this opportunity to specifically inform and…
YKDFN, Parks Canada sign agreement over Thaidene Nëné
The negotiations, which have gone on for over 10 years, officially came to a close on Friday.
Although it took over a decade to reach an agreement, Dettah Chief Edward Sangris says he is happy his members can now benefit from the…
YKDFN rescinds support for Slave Geological Province Corridor project
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation says that it has retracted its support for the Slave Geological Province Corridor project. The decision comes after YKDFN says…