Dene National Chief to go out on the land, urges others to do same
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya will socially distance himself on the land, calling Covid-19 "a golden opportunity" for Indigenous peoples to do so. More »
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NWT wolves may be shot from above to lower numbers, help caribou
A plan to limit NWT wolf numbers will involve shooting some of them from planes or helicopters. The practice is common elsewhere, but can be expensive. More »
Proposed Vee Lake quarry passes first hurdle at city council
A proposed new quarry near Vee Lake cleared its first obstacle as Yellowknife city councillors approved two related bylaws. It still has a long way to go. More »
Tłı̨chǫ receiving up to $2M to protect culturally important land
The Tłı̨chǫ Government is to receive up to $2 million from the federal government to help conserve a large area between Great Slave Lake and Great Bear Lake. More »
Petition opposes creation of quarry near Yellowknife’s Vee Lake
A petition calls on councillors to oppose a planned quarry near Yellowknife's Vee Lake, claiming a range of residents' recreational pursuits would be affected. More »
Two studies say oilsands’ impact on northern water may be limited. First Nations disagree.
The Smith’s Landing and Mikisew Cree First Nations criticized studies challenging the view that southern development has damaged the Peace Athabasca Delta. More »
Aurora science at heart of Yellowknife’s second Naka Festival
Aurora research technology and Dene astronomy lessons are pillars of this week's Naka Festival, a celebration of the northern lights in Yellowknife and Dettah. More »
Town of Inuvik announces ban on foam food containers
Inuvik is the latest Canadian community to ban foam food and drink packaging. The products will no longer be permitted at town events and buildings from June 1. More »
Dene Nation plans ‘water summit’ as proposed Teck mine ebbs away
The Dene Nation said it would host northern leaders for a "water summit" as Teck Resources withdrew its proposal to construct a giant oilsands mine in Alberta. More »
Frontier mine won’t go ahead as Teck withdraws proposal
Teck Resources pulled its high-profile application to create a massive oilsands mine that northern First Nations considered a threat to their people and water. More »
Dene Nation announces anti-Teck demonstration
An NWT protest against Teck's proposed Frontier mine will take place next week, the Dene Nation said. First Nations worry about the mine's environmental impact. More »
Dene National Chief says Teck mine could be ‘our Wet’suwet’en’
Amid We'tsuwet'en protests and rail blockages, Norman Yakeleya said Alberta's Teck oilsands project could be the next major flashpoint if approved by Ottawa. More »