How the NWT provides ‘a little candlelight of hope’ after COP26
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
"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?
Tracking NWT communities’ Treaty 11 centennial plans
NWT communities are considering how to mark a century since Treaty 11. Here's a list of what's planned so far.
‘It’s in my DNA.’ A personal language journey in Łútsël K’é
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.
New Inuvialuit plan to supply natural gas in two years
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.
Rising sharply, Mackenzie River floods camps and cabins
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
An online jigging contest created in Fort McPherson has become one of the NWT's most dazzling displays of ingenuity, fun, and spirit in the face of a pandemic.
NWT’s top dog derby gives in to coronavirus, won’t take place
The Canadian Championship Dog Derby, a centrepiece of the NWT's dog mushing calendar, fought long and hard to go ahead as scheduled. It has admitted defeat.
YK’s tour operators choose varying responses to Covid-19 pandemic
Not all tourists have checked out of Yellowknife yet, so we checked in with tour operators. How are they handling the pandemic and the few remaining visitors?
‘It’ll benefit a lot of people.’ Caregiving pilot is warmly welcomed
Paying family or friends to care for seniors and people with disabilities could become standard, a seniors' advocate said, as a pilot began in NWT communities.
IRC has no qualms with Edmonton CFL team keeping Eskimos name
Edmonton will keep the Eskimos name after what the team said was two years of research. Leaders in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region agreed with the decision.
Dene Nation plans summit to create ‘vision for Indigenous education’
Criticizing the state of NWT education, the Dene Nation – continuing to seek a greater role in northern public policy – plans to hold its own education summit.