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- 27Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service11:00am
Find Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT 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, p , ...Home Vistas; a Yellowknife ExhibitAll Day
Home Vistas; a Yellowknife Exhibit features 39 new paintings by Jessica McVicker! Home Vistas is an art show about nostalgia: painting the North while missing the North. It’s an intimate visage of places and feelings involving all Northern and more specifically Yellowknife seasons and vistas: winter, summer, break-up, , ... - 28Disaster Response and Emergency Management Symposium NORTH8:00am - 12:00amBuilt for the North. Ready for What’s Next. From wildfires, flooding and ice-jam events to permafrost-related infrastructure failure and compounding climate impacts, northern communities must respond and recover under conditions unlike anywhere else in the country. DREMS North addresses these realities head-on, equippi , ...Home Vistas; a Yellowknife ExhibitAll DayHome Vistas; a Yellowknife Exhibit features 39 new paintings by Jessica McVicker! Home Vistas is an art show about nostalgia: painting the North while missing the North. It’s an intimate visage of places and feelings involving all Northern and more specifically Yellowknife seasons and vistas: winter, summer, break-up, , ...UV Resin Pendant & Earring Design6:00pm - 8:00pmCreate forms in UV resin with our artist-in-residence, Roberta Campbell! In this two-hour session, participants will be guided through creating earrings or a pendant using UV resin. This beginner-friendly printing workshop is open to participants ages 12 and up. All printing supplies will be provided. Bits and bobs wil , ...
- 29Disaster Response and Emergency Management Symposium NORTH12:00am - 4:00pmBuilt for the North. Ready for What’s Next. From wildfires, flooding and ice-jam events to permafrost-related infrastructure failure and compounding climate impacts, northern communities must respond and recover under conditions unlike anywhere else in the country. DREMS North addresses these realities head-on, equippi , ...Grief & Loss Support Circles – Hay River1:30pm - 3:00pmThe Northwest Territory Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting Grief & Support Circles in Hay River every 2nd Tuesday, starting on April 28, 2026 until March 30th, 2027, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre (8 Gagnier Road, Hay River). For more information, please contac , ...Home Vistas; a Yellowknife ExhibitAll DayHome Vistas; a Yellowknife Exhibit features 39 new paintings by Jessica McVicker! Home Vistas is an art show about nostalgia: painting the North while missing the North. It’s an intimate visage of places and feelings involving all Northern and more specifically Yellowknife seasons and vistas: winter, summer, break-up, , ...
- 30National Day for Truth and Reconciliation eventsAll DaySee a detailed list of NWT events. , ...Home Vistas; a Yellowknife ExhibitAll DayHome Vistas; a Yellowknife Exhibit features 39 new paintings by Jessica McVicker! Home Vistas is an art show about nostalgia: painting the North while missing the North. It’s an intimate visage of places and feelings involving all Northern and more specifically Yellowknife seasons and vistas: winter, summer, break-up, , ...
- 1NWTACI Akaitcho Hall Ceremony1:00pm - 3:00pmThe NWT Art Centre Initiative (NWTACI) invites all community members and territorial media to a ceremony to bless the Land at the former location of Akaitcho Hall before starting intrusive pre-construction work on the site. “We look forward to gathering in ceremony and community to bless the Land and honour the past hi , ...Communauté Leadership Pluriel·les – Décrypter l’information, développer votre esprit critique5:30pm - 7:30pm
La Communauté Leadership Pluriel·les se poursuit avec un atelier sur le décryptage de l’information, le 1er octobre 2026 au Visitor Centre à Yellowknife. Il sera animé par Cécile Antoine-Meyzonnade, responsable éditoriale de Fil info ténois. Entre courriels, notifications et flux d’actualité, il devient diffi , ... - 2It’s Getting Dark Bowling Rave and Drag Show8:00pm - 12:00amA fund-rave-ser for the Still Dark Festival! Drag, DJ’s, Dancing, and all you can bowl. What more could you want? Our all you can bowl dancing fundraiser is back, this time with the help of some of Yellowknife’s drag community! , ...
- 3Wok Box Yellowknife Turns One!All Day
Wok Box Yellowknife Turns One! Yellowknife, NWT – Wok Box Yellowknife is celebrating its first anniversary with a two-day celebration on October 3 and 4, bringing special offers, in-store contests and plenty of reasons for the community to stop by. As a thank-you to the community for an incredible first year, custome , ...Taste of Palestine: Fundraising Dinner5:30pm - 10:00pmYellowknife! Are you ready for Taste of Palestine 3.0? This fundraising dinner will feature live music from local artists, a live auction, and door prizes! A team of volunteer cooks will prepare a wonderful menu for our Taste of Palestine Fundraising Dinner! All proceeds will go towards supporting families in Ga , ...Cabin Radio’s Adult Spelling Bee Live Final!7:00pm - 9:30pmCabin Radio’s Adult Spelling Bee, brought to you by Juniper Health and Juniper Speech Pathology Services, presents the 3rd annual LIVE FINAL SHOWDOWN at Top Knight! Find out who the North’s best adult speller is this year, as we crown a new champion while raising funds for the Dolly Parton Imagination Libra , ...
- 4Wok Box Yellowknife Turns One!All DayWok Box Yellowknife Turns One! Yellowknife, NWT – Wok Box Yellowknife is celebrating its first anniversary with a two-day celebration on October 3 and 4, bringing special offers, in-store contests and plenty of reasons for the community to stop by. As a thank-you to the community for an incredible first year, custome , ...Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service11:00amFind Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT 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, p , ...
- 5Arctic Energy Alliance: Winterization and the Home as a System6:00pm - 7:30pmTalking about how heat and energy in the home works and how to winterize your home. We cover some basic building science on how heat, air, and moisture move in the home. We then use that learning to identify ways to prepare your home for the winter. This presentation takes approximately 1.5 hours. Register Onlin , ...Live: Cabin Radio’s Mayoral Broadcast7:00pm - 8:30pmYellowknife’s candidates for mayor, Garett Cochrane and Melissa Syer, will make their pitch to voters in a 90-minute Cabin Radio live broadcast on Monday, October 5. Hosted by Cabin Radio editor Ollie Williams, the show will take place from 7-8:30pm in front of a live studio audience inside City Hall’s council chambers , ...
- 6Free EV Fleet Management Conference8:30am - 12:00pm
The City of Yellowknife’s free EV Fleet Management Conference is intended for organizations that own, lease, manage, or procure light-duty vehicle fleets, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans. Representatives from municipal and territorial governments, Indigenous governments and organizatio , ...Introduction to Office AdministrationAll DayInterested in an Administrative Career ? Strengthen your professional skills, designed to guide you to greater success Date: October 6-November 6, 2026 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm | Location: Dechı̨ta Nàowo Main Office, Ndilo Contact: Andrea Fowler Phone: 867-873-9037 Email: [email protected] Transportation and Lu , ...Toastmasters6:45pm - 8:15pm
Practice conversation, public speaking, presentations, and storytelling in a structured and friendly environment. Guests welcome! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm at the Baker Centre (5710 Franklin Ave), or join online with Zoom. Website: http://toastmastersYK.ca Facebook: https://www.faceb , ... - 7
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- 9Fireside Chat at MSYK: Karen Wright Fraser6:00pm - 8:00pmJoin us for an evening with Karen Wright Fraser as she shares her creative practice, experiences, and the paths that have shaped her work. There will be time for questions and conversation. All are welcome and free to attend. Introducing Making It: A Series of Fireside Chats with Indigenous Creatives! Join us at M , ...
- 10Bi-weekly Game Knight!7:00pm - 11:00pmJoin us for an evening of free, family friendly, gaming! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Game Knights happen bi-weekly at the Northern United Place in room 205. Bringing a game is not required, but is welcomed! We play board games, card games, and other tabletop games. , ...
- 11Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service11:00amFind Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT 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, p , ...
- 12YWCA NWT 60th Anniversary Celebration12:00pm - 4:00pm
YWCA NWT warmly invites the community to join us for a free, family-friendly celebration commemorating our 60 years of service in the Northwest Territories! YWCA NWT began in 1966 and has since grown into one of the largest non-profit social services organization in the North. Today, we have more than 80 staff and a r , ... - 13Grief & Loss Support Circles – Hay River1:30pm - 3:00pmThe Northwest Territory Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting Grief & Support Circles in Hay River every 2nd Tuesday, starting on April 28, 2026 until March 30th, 2027, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre (8 Gagnier Road, Hay River). For more information, please contac , ...
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- 15Arctic Energy Alliance: Monitor Your Bills6:00pm - 7:30pmCovering how to read, track, and identify trends in your fuel, electricity and water bills. We look at example bills, cover how to calculate how much energy you use based on those bills, and use that information to find ways to conserve energy. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their bills, particularly i , ...
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- 17Fort Smith – Men´s Breakfast8:00am - 8:30am
Men’s Breakfast at St. John’s Church Hall, Fort Smith NWT , ...Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts – 80th Anniversary12:00pm - 4:00pmJoin at 113 Kam Lake Road for an open house. Pottery demos and maybe a pottery throw down at the Guild Building, fiber demos next door at Aurora Studio. Check out the Guilds 80th anniversary website for additional information. , ...Show and Tell with the Guild12:00pm - 4:00pm
Calling all curious-minded people and art lovers! Join artists from the Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts for demonstrations and hands-on activities as we continue the celebration of our 80th anniversary. There will be needle felting, rigid heddle weaving, knitting, pottery, fabric dyeing, and basket making. And, , ...
- 18Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service11:00amFind Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT 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, p , ...Intro to Winter Biking3:30pm - 5:30pm
SHIFT NWT presents a fun & informative session on how to start biking in the winter! Great for those who want to commute or hit the trails! Get ready to conquer the cold and embrace the snow! Whether you want to keep your commute active or you’re keen to hit the trails, this event will help prep you for , ... - 19Homemade Parka Making (5 Weeks)Homemade Parka Making Date: October 19 – November 20, 2026 Location: Ndilo Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Contact: Breanna Vital-Abel Phone: (867) 873-9037 Ext:1037 Email: [email protected] , ...Yellowknife Municipal Election Day10:00am - 7:00pm
The next municipal election is coming up on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible Yellowknife residents will vote for one Mayor and eight City Councillors for the 2026–2030 term. Election Day is an opportunity to make your voice count and take part in choosing Yellowknife’s next municipal leadership , ...Arctic Energy Alliance: Programable Thermostats and Home Automation6:00pm - 7:00pmCovering how to use smart home tech and program it for energy savings. We look at how programable thermostats can be used to save energy, the different types of “Smart Home” technology, and how when used intelligently you can use them to save energy. This presentation takes approximately 1 hour Register Online Here: h , ...Cabin Radio’s Election Night Live7:00pm - 11:00pmJoin Cabin Radio’s Ollie Williams, our team of reporters and special guests as we bring you the results of Yellowknife’s municipal and school board elections, as well as looking to the city’s future. Listen live from 7pm via the Cabin Radio website or the Cabin app. , ... - 20Toastmasters6:45pm - 8:15pmPractice conversation, public speaking, presentations, and storytelling in a structured and friendly environment. Guests welcome! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:45 pm at the Baker Centre (5710 Franklin Ave), or join online with Zoom. Website: http://toastmastersYK.ca Facebook: https://www.faceb , ...
- 2117th Annual Water Stewardship Implementation WorkshopGet ready for the 17th Annual Water Stewardship Implementation Workshop! Hosted by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Water Monitoring and Stewardship Division, this two-day event will bring together water partners from across the NWT and beyond who care deeply about our waters, communities, and shared f , ...Improve your Minute Taking Skills – Online9:00am - 4:00pmmprove your Minute Taking Skills – Online October 21, 2026 In this day-long online workshop you will learn how to co-ordinate meetings, take minutes in formal and informal meetings, edit the minutes without altering content, and how to present, distribute and maintain the minutes most effectively. Topics inclu , ...
- 2217th Annual Water Stewardship Implementation WorkshopGet ready for the 17th Annual Water Stewardship Implementation Workshop! Hosted by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Water Monitoring and Stewardship Division, this two-day event will bring together water partners from across the NWT and beyond who care deeply about our waters, communities, and shared f , ...
- 23An Unforgettable Night of Comedy and Hypnosis – Two Nights Only7:00pm - 10:00pmGAVIN HOOPER LIVE IN YELLOWKNIFE! The Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 is excited to bring Gavin Hooper, one of Canada’s top-rated hypnotists, to Yellowknife for a special two-night fundraising event! Get ready for an evening of laughter, entertainment, and amazing hypnosis. Whether you’re watching from the au , ...
- 24An Unforgettable Night of Comedy and Hypnosis – Two Nights Only7:00pm - 10:00pmGAVIN HOOPER LIVE IN YELLOWKNIFE! The Yellowknife Elks Lodge #314 is excited to bring Gavin Hooper, one of Canada’s top-rated hypnotists, to Yellowknife for a special two-night fundraising event! Get ready for an evening of laughter, entertainment, and amazing hypnosis. Whether you’re watching from the au , ...Bi-weekly Game Knight!7:00pm - 11:00pmJoin us for an evening of free, family friendly, gaming! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Game Knights happen bi-weekly at the Northern United Place in room 205. Bringing a game is not required, but is welcomed! We play board games, card games, and other tabletop games. , ...
- 25Fort Smith – St. John’s Sunday Morning Service11:00amFind Meaning, Purpose, and Community Every Sunday at St. John’s Anglican church located in Fort Smith NWT 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, p , ...
- 26Skills for Success ProgramAll DayIn partnership with the NWT Literacy Council, Dechąta Nàowo will be offering 7 week skills program and 2 weeks of on the job training. Skills for Success is a community based employment readiness program. It is designed to help people develop practical skills and confidence for work, learning, and everyday life. Transp , ...Arctic Energy Alliance: Burn it Smart6:00pm - 7:30pmCovering how to use a woodstove safely and efficiently. We cover how modern woodstove’s produce less particulate matter, some basic maintenance practices, and the importance of burning dry wood. This presentation takes approximately 1.5 hours. Register Online Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx? , ...Classic Movie Monday – Arsenic and Old Lace6:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us at the Yellowknife Public Library for a Classic Movie Monday screening of Arsenic and Old Lace. Rating: PG Length: 1hr 58m Price: FREE , ... - 27Grief & Loss Support Circles – Hay River1:30pm - 3:00pmThe Northwest Territory Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting Grief & Support Circles in Hay River every 2nd Tuesday, starting on April 28, 2026 until March 30th, 2027, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre (8 Gagnier Road, Hay River). For more information, please contac , ...
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- 31YKSAR Basic Searcher CourseAll DayRegistration Now Open for Yellowknife Search and Rescue’s Fall 2026 Basic Searcher Course Yellowknife, NT — Yellowknife Search and Rescue (YKSAR) is inviting residents to register for its Fall 2026 Basic Searcher Course. This course is an opportunity to gain the foundational skills needed to support search and rescue , ...Parcel of Rogues Presents: The Adequate Wizard of Oz (Family Friendly!)2:00pm - 4:00pm
Parcel of Rogues is incredibly excited to present Kira Hall’s The Adequate Wizard of Oz: A Pantomime. In this kid-friendly version, the children’s classic gets a hilarious twist with slapstick humour, musical numbers, and audience participation. The Adequate Wizard of Oz is a show for the whole family! Join us as we , ...
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Communauté Leadership Pluriel·les – Décrypter l’information, développer votre esprit critique
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