How is the NWT marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
This Thursday marks the first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. People across the territory told us how they plan to observe it.
Courtney Howard won’t run again as Annamie Paul steps down
As Green Party leader Annamie Paul stepped down, Yellowknife's Courtney Howard – third in the party's 2020 leadership race – said she did not plan to run again.
The election didn’t change much. What now for reconciliation?
The Liberals, like all major parties, made a raft of promises to Indigenous peoples during the election. Indigenous leaders in the NWT look at what's next.
Watch: Video series created by northern youth teaches consent
New films featuring polar bears, elk, and even a mosquito take consent "beyond being a yes-or-no thing." They were created and voiced by northern youth.
Clarence Wood is acclaimed as new mayor of Inuvik
With nobody to oppose him, longtime Inuvik councillor Clarence Wood has been formally acclaimed as the town's next mayor. He found out via Facebook.
Arsenic levels in YK-grown veggies ‘not a concern,’ researchers say
Home gardeners in the Yellowknife area, rest easy: your veggies might contain a bit more arsenic than those in the supermarket, but not enough to cause concern.
New arts strategy requires ‘real action,’ NWT creatives say
NWT artists in "survival mode" said a new strategy, designed to grow the sector in the next decade, must be backed by "real political desire to make change."
Police investigating July Yellowknife church fire ask for help
With grainy images, Yellowknife RCMP sought help identifying a "potential person of interest" in their investigation of July's suspicious fire at a city church.
Teetl’it Gwich’in Band Council lobbies for new cultural building
“There's a lot going on. Now, we need a place to do it.” Fort McPherson's Teetl'it Gwich'in Band Council is seeking nearly $8 million for a cultural building.
New territorial arts strategy sets out goals for next 10 years
Creating art mentorships, improving access to funding, and increasing the number of arts spaces are among goals in a new, 10-year arts strategy for the NWT.
Grade 9 student in Fort Resolution scores snacks for classmates
"Every kid should have a full stomach." Students at Fort Resolution's Deninu School have more food to get them through the day thanks to a classmate's campaign.
Territorial government announces 16 new cases of Covid-19
The GNWT announced 16 new cases of Covid-19 Wednesday evening, bringing the total active case count to 199.