Leaving in a hurry, some Hay River evacuees made unusual choices
Evacuees made hasty choices leaving Hay River. That's why there was a cat duct-taped inside one family's ottoman. (Others took cat food but forgot their cat.)
This year, NorthWords dives into dub poetry and children’s books
Meet two of the authors taking part in this year's NorthWords literature festival: dub poet Lillian Allen and Yellowknife children's author Lana de Bastiani.
All-female, francophone cast takes the stage at NACC this week
"It's absurd, sexist and outdated, but funny and ridiculous." An all-female Yellowknife cast performs '80s absurdist Quebec piece Les Voisins at NACC this week.
Could Yellowknife’s Tin Can Hill host a university campus?
An area at the edge of Yellowknife's Tin Can Hill is under consideration as a possible site for a future university campus, the city's Great Slave MLA says.
New Indigenous protected area proposed for Slave River delta
The Deninu Kue First Nation and Fort Resolution Métis Government are proposing a new Indigenous protected area for the Slave River delta and Taltson watershed.
Kids’ clothing consignment store moves to 50-50 Mini Mall
Yellowknife moms Lyric Sandhals and Amy Allan are moving their online business – Boreal Kids Co, a children’s consignment store – to a physical space.
Submissions open for YK International Film Festival
The 2022 edition of Yellowknife's International Film Festival is now accepting film submissions. Tickets for the festival go on sale this Friday.
Fort Smith resident to host musical fundraiser for Hay River
A Fort Smith resident is planning a fundraising night of performances at a town bar to raise money for residents affected by flooding in Hay River.
Digawolf reveals new album will be entirely in Tłı̨chǫ
Two-time Juno Award nominee Digawolf's new album will consist entirely of songs written in the Tłı̨chǫ language.
Audible offers Indigenous Writers Circle for emerging writers
“The world wants to hear your story.” Podcast and audiobook company Audible is seeking emerging Indigenous writers to partner with established mentors.
The pandemic gave choristers lemons. In YK, they’re Makin’ Lemonade.
"We didn't want to quit." For months on end, the pandemic meant no singing in groups. Yellowknife's choristers emerged at last, triumphant, this month at NACC.
NWT announces recipients of 2021 literacy awards
More than a dozen people have received awards for their work promoting literacy in the Northwest Territories. Here's the list.