‘Nothing to report’ after Folk on the Rocks, says NWT Covid-19 team
No cases of Covid-19 have so far been identified related to the return of Folk on the Rocks. Organizers say the event outperformed financial expectations.
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As restrictions ease, hand games return across the NWT
Hand games, which disappeared for a year as a high-risk pandemic activity, are making a comeback. The benefits are being felt culturally and economically.
Watch: Jerry Cans and Yellowknives Dene Drummers close out Folk
The Jerry Cans and Yellowknives Dene Drummers teamed up for a memorable finale to Folk on the Rocks 2021. Watch our video of the moment.
Listen to Folk on the Rocks live all weekend with Cabin Radio
Cabin Radio is the home of Folk on the Rocks. Get continuous live coverage all weekend, starting on Friday at 7pm. Here are some of the highlights coming up.
How Folk’s travelling musicians joined forces in isolation
Three of Folk on the Rocks' headlining 2021 acts isolated together on arriving in the NWT, spending the time working on a musical collaboration.
Joey O’Neil’s path to Yellowknife via virtual camper tour
Yukon singer-songwriter Joey O’Neil plays the Cabin Stage at Folk on the Rocks 2021 after a year of hosting shows across Canada – from inside a camper van.
Art show at Folk on the Rocks confronts body image
Yellowknife’s mobile art gallery will make an appearance at Folk on the Rocks this weekend, featuring shows from three artists. First up: wall-to-wall boobs.
NACC seeks local artist to design new logo
Yellowknife's Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is looking for an NWT artist to help design a new logo.
Great Northern Arts Festival kicks off Monday evening
Inuvik's 2021 Great Northern Arts Festival begins at 7pm on Monday evening with an opening ceremony at the town's new special events pavilion.
Folk on the Rocks removes Young Dene from festival lineup
Folk on the Rocks removed Eugene Boulanger, who performs as Young Dene, from its roster of 2021 performers after allegations of harm were brought forward.
Nightlife and live music make gradual return in Yellowknife
Yellowknife businesses and venues are seeking approval to bring back live music and open dance floors – but some musicians aren’t holding their breath.
Family Feud Canada seeks NWT contestants for third season
A Yellowknife family has already won big on Family Feud Canada. Now, producers are asking NWT families to audition for the show's third season.