How the NWT provides ‘a little candlelight of hope’ after COP26

Emelie Peacock·November 22, 2021

Edéhzhíe guardians undertake wildlife camera training, together with guardians from the Ts’udé Nilįné Tuyeta protected area

The COP26 climate conference left many observers cold and the Earth too warm. But Indigenous-led initiatives in the NWT are being held up as a path forward.

Reaffirming the Dene version of Treaty 11, 100 years later

Emelie Peacock·June 22, 2021

"You can be brought down to your knees in 100 years, but we can also lift ourselves up for the next 150 years." What should Treaty 11's 100th anniversary mean?

A treaty payment in Wrigley on June 11, 1975

Tracking NWT communities’ Treaty 11 centennial plans

Emelie Peacock·June 3, 2021

NWT communities are considering how to mark a century since Treaty 11. Here's a list of what's planned so far.

A photo from Shawna Yamkovy’s family visit to the community of Łútsël K'é, then named Snowdrift, with Yamkovy in the middle wearing a black coat

‘It’s in my DNA.’ A personal language journey in Łútsël K’é

Emelie Peacock·May 3, 2021

Shawna Yamkovy is rediscovering her language – and the community her ancestors knew and loved – as she works to preserve Dëne Sųłiné Yati in Łútsël K'é.

A map shows the location of the Tuk M-18 well

New Inuvialuit plan to supply natural gas in two years

Emelie Peacock·June 11, 2020

A subsidiary of the IRC is proposing to develop a previously discovered natural gas well near Tuktoyaktuk, saying it could supply the region for decades.

Some cabins around the East branch managed to narrowly escape being flooded

Rising sharply, Mackenzie River floods camps and cabins

Emelie Peacock·June 1, 2020

Some Delta cabin owners faced the after-effects of flooding and others the prospect of evacuation as the NWT's Mackenzie River rose quickly on Sunday evening.

Pandemic doesn’t stop the Delta jigging in stunning online contest

Mushers taking part in the 2018 Canadian Championship Dog Derby

NWT’s top dog derby gives in to coronavirus, won’t take place

Tour buses wait outside Yellowknife's Days Inn and Suites on March 16, 2020

YK’s tour operators choose varying responses to Covid-19 pandemic

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What exactly was Northwestel dealing with?

Ollie Williams·May 12, 2024

The company responsible for northern Canada's fibre lines has spent two days frantically fixing wildfire damage. Here's what technicians were facing.

If a fibre line falls in the forest, not many people hear it

Ollie Williams·May 12, 2024

Fort Simpson spent more than a day with almost no link to the outside world – or even between residents. This keeps happening in the NWT. It scares leaders.

Checkpoint, a highway intersection outside Fort Simpson as the highway to Fort Liard begins. Sarah Pruys/Cabin Radio

More NWT communities back online, smoke advisory in Dehcho

Ollie Williams·May 12, 2024

Residents of Fort Liard and Fort Simpson say cell service and some internet access is returning after work to fix wildfire damage to fibre lines.

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Governments must ‘plan for fairness’ when disasters strike

Emily Blake·May 12, 2024

Yellowknife residents line up at Sir John Franklin High School to catch a shuttle to the airport for an evacuation flight. Emma Stuart-Kiss/Cabin Radio

In her final report, the NWT's ombud – who examines government actions on residents' behalf – stressed the need for fairness during climate-related emergencies.

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In video and photos, explore the drought causing low water levels that some parts of the Northwest Territories haven't recorded before.

A scene from the Yellowknife Skating Club's year-end showcase on April 13, 2024. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio

Watch: Yellowknife’s figure skaters shake it off in showcase

In a Taylor Swift-themed show, more than 100 Yellowknife figure skaters wrapped up their season. Watch a highlight reel and see photos.

Hand games at the 2024 Fort Providence Bison Jamboree. Simona Rosenfield/Cabin Radio

Watch: Dog mushing, ‘Dene yoga’ at Fort Providence’s Bison Jamboree

From the "terriers and tiaras" dog show to the therapeutic nature of hand games, explore Fort Providence's Bison Jamboree with some of the people taking part.

Volunteers at the Polar Plunge pose in front of the Arctic Duchess. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio

Watch: Polar Plunge raises more than $25K for Special Olympics NWT

"Everyone should do this next year." Watch some of the people who flung themselves into a gap in Yellowknife Bay's ice to raise funds for Special Olympics NWT.

NorthSideBaby plays a show in Gamètì. Kaylee Nitsiza for Cabin Radio

Why NorthSideBaby is a big deal in northern Canada

An Indigenous rap artist from northern Alberta is amassing tens of thousands of fans through songs that have real meaning in Canada's smallest communities.

Watch: A jamboree and a drag race in Fort Simpson

Get a taste of the Beavertail Jamboree, rip up the Snye at a snowmobile drag race and sample a Dene love song from Angus Ekenale.

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1 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical 7:30pm - 9:00pm Pour yourself a cup of ambition & join Ptarmigan Ptheatrics at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre for Dolly Parton’s smash hit musical, 9 to 5! Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the , ...
2 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical 7:30pm - 9:00pm Pour yourself a cup of ambition & join Ptarmigan Ptheatrics at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre for Dolly Parton’s smash hit musical, 9 to 5! Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the , ...
3 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical 7:30pm - 9:00pm Pour yourself a cup of ambition & join Ptarmigan Ptheatrics at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre for Dolly Parton’s smash hit musical, 9 to 5! Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the , ...
4 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical 7:30pm - 9:00pm Pour yourself a cup of ambition & join Ptarmigan Ptheatrics at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre for Dolly Parton’s smash hit musical, 9 to 5! Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the , ...
5 Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts Spring Sale Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts Spring Sale 10:00am - 2:00pm The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts will be hosting their spring sale on May 4-5, 2024 from 10am to 2pm both days at the Guild located at 113 Kam Lake Road. , ... Sunday Morning Service Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, pray, and build community! , ...

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11 Spring Trade Show Spring Trade Show 10:00am - 5:00pm Date: May 11th & 12th, 2024 Hours: Saturday: 10am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 4pm Cost: $5 per Person$20 per FamilyUnder 3? It’s FREE! , ... GATHER: A Spoken Word Open Mic *Special Event* GATHER: A Spoken Word Open Mic *Special Event* 7:00pm - 10:00pm Celebrate Mothers’ Day with Northwords and YWCA NWT! Join us at Sundog Trading Post at 7pm on May 11 for a spoken word open mic. This special event is themed around the strong, powerful women and gender-diverse people in our lives. You can take the stage for up to 5 minutes and person anything that is spoken out , ... Stella’s Sin City Fundraiser Stella’s Sin City Fundraiser 7:00pm - 10:00pm Yellowknife’s own burlesque performer and leader, Stella Gams, is the recipient of the Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship to attend the Burlesque Hall of Fame In Las Vegas June 6-9 2024! Stella gets to attend all of the master classes and escort a legend on stage! Stella Gams and members of her Burlesque Family are hav , ...
12 Yellowknife Multisport Events Yellowknife Multisport Events 9:30am - 2:00pm Yellowknife Multisport Club, in Partnership with Yellowknife True North Rotary and Norland Agencies, presents the Mother’s Day Fun Run and Walk. , ... Spring Trade Show Spring Trade Show 10:00am - 4:00pm Date: May 11th & 12th, 2024 Hours: Saturday: 10am – 5pmSunday: 10am – 4pm Cost: $5 per Person$20 per FamilyUnder 3? It’s FREE! , ... Community Planter Box, Soil, and Seeds Distribution Community Planter Box, Soil, and Seeds Distribution 10:30am - 4:30pm Planter Boxes, topsoil, and seeds will be distributed on Sunday, May 12, to members of the Yellowknife Community who registered for the program at the Yellowknife Seventh-day Adventist church on Forrest Drive. , ... Sunday Morning Service Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, pray, and build community! , ...

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19 Sunday Morning Service Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, pray, and build community! , ...

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23 Exploring Northern Canadian Flora: A Presentation on Native Flowers and Plants Exploring Northern Canadian Flora: A Presentation on Native Flowers and Plants 7:00pm - 8:00pm We wanted to let you know that we are collaborating with Page Burt (author of Barrenland Beauties) to offer a FREE info session: Exploring Northern Canadian Flora – A Presentation on Native Flowers and Plants. This info session will provide good information for everyone spending time in the outdoors, hiking, ca , ...
24 Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training 7:00pm Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ...
25 2024 NWTFA Rust Remover / Recurrent Pilot Training 2024 NWTFA Rust Remover / Recurrent Pilot Training 8:45am - 3:00pm The Northwest Territories Flying Association (NWTFA) will be hosting its 2024 Rust Remover on May 25, 2024 at the Yellowknife Historical Museum in Yellowknife, NT. Presentations will include general aviation safety, airworthiness, operations in the YZF control zone, and buying and selling private aircraft. The prog , ... Canine First Aid Canine First Aid 9:00am - 5:00pm You will learn: what to do if different poisonous plants or toxins make it into your pet’s stomach, how to stabilize many different injuries, clearing your pet’s airway in the event of choking, and how to preform CPR on a dog. We will teach you how to stabilize your pet until they are able to be taken to/see by a veter , ... Walk for Alzheimer’s – Yellowknife 2024 Walk for Alzheimer’s – Yellowknife 2024 9:00am - 2:00pm It’s that time of year again and the Alzheimer Society will be hosting our annual walk on Saturday, May 25th starting from the Baker Centre. This is a family/pet friendly walk with a BBQ afterwards and some great door prizes to be won. , ... Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training All Day Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ...
26 Sunday Morning Service Sunday Morning Service 11:00am Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s In this chaotic world, many of us yearn for meaning, purpose, and connection with others. St. John’s church offers all that and more. Join us each Sunday morning as we come together to reflect, learn, pray, and build community! , ... Music at the Museum Music at the Museum 3:00pm - 4:30pm Join the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) and Music Teachers’ Association of the Northwest Territories for a series of monthly live music performances. These events are intended to provide a space for local music students of all ages to gather and gain experience performing for an audience. Date , ... Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training All Day Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ...

27 Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training All Day Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ...
28 Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training All Day Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ... The Nine Maidens The Nine Maidens 7:00pm - 9:00pm Singer and violinist Janelle Lucyk and lutenist and singer Kerry Bursey come to Yellowknife to present an evening of English traditional songs and courtly music of the Renaissance. Be uplifted and transported into the past by timeless airs and ballads, telling tales of heroines and heroes who cleverly escape danger an , ...
29 Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training All Day Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ...
30 NorthWords NWT Writers Festival NorthWords NWT Writers Festival All Day The 19th annual NorthWords Writers Festival is taking place from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday June 2, 2024. This year’s festival is happening in person and includes readings, panel discussions and writing workshops, mentorship sessions as well as our signature events: GATHER: An All Ages Spoken Word Open Mic Event North , ... Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training All Day Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ...
31 NorthWords NWT Writers Festival NorthWords NWT Writers Festival All Day The 19th annual NorthWords Writers Festival is taking place from Thursday, May 30 to Sunday June 2, 2024. This year’s festival is happening in person and includes readings, panel discussions and writing workshops, mentorship sessions as well as our signature events: GATHER: An All Ages Spoken Word Open Mic Event North , ... 2024 YK2HR 2024 YK2HR All Day Our 12th annual YK2HR is on May 31 – June 2, 2024. It’s 500km of open road, three awesome days of spinning, 2 nights of camping, camaraderie. great food, fun and amazing wildlife sightings. Registration fee are as follows: Early fee $275 per rider until March 31, 2024 Regular fee $300 between April 1-30 Lat , ... Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training Yellowknife Search and Rescue – Basic Searcher Training All Day Yellowknife Search and Rescue is recruiting new volunteer members. Our Basic Searcher course will be starting May 24, 2024. This dynamic course lasts 2 weekends, one in the classroom and one in the field, and provides the foundation to become a certified Basic Searcher. Course dates are May 24-26, and May 31-June 2, , ...
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