Panel to discuss role of youth in upholding Treaty rights
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza has put together a panel of youth from across Treaty 8 territory to talk about their rights. “Learning more about what’s happening in…
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Jigging for the heart, from the heart
An after-school dance program is giving Yellowknife youth something to get jiggy about. “It’s not that hard,” says Pontiac Mace, an 11-year-old jigging novice. She…
Teen girls combat racism in fourth edition of Inuvialuit magazine
Nipatur̂uq means to have a loud voice or to speak loudly.
As a young Indigenous woman, Mataya Gillis never felt that her voice was being heard. Gillis hopes to “fight the stigma” when it comes to…
New Behchokǫ̀ youth council hopes to provide activities for youth during pandemic
Chelsea Migwi remembers a time in Behchokǫ̀ when young people had a lot to do in their spare time. “I remember the first time they…
Changes may be coming to legal age to buy cigarettes
You may soon need to be a little older to buy cigarettes in the NWT The Standing Committee on Social Development agreed with proposed legislation…
Youth MLAs narrowly pass motion for counsellors in all NWT high schools
Youth mental health was top of mind during the 17th Youth Parliament session this week at the Legislative Assembly. The 18 youth MLAs (Monfwi representative…
Students gather from across NWT for Youth Parliament
Starting on Monday, the 17th session of the territory’s youth parliament will take place. Nineteen high school students from across the NWT, each representing their…