Northerners mourn former NWT commissioner Dan Marion
Dan Marion, a former NWT commissioner, avid gardener and family man with “a big heart” who dedicated his life to others, has passed away at the age of 76.
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Délı̨nę mourns Morris Neyelle, whose words ‘meant so much to so many’
The late Morris Neyelle, a pillar of Délı̨nę's community, is remembered as an artist, activist, musician and historian who cared tremendously about his people.
Adrian Lizotte, NWT wildlife officer who ‘thrived outdoors,’ passes away
Adrian Lizotte, a devoted father who dedicated most of his adult life to protection of the Northwest Territories' environment, has passed away at the age of 42.
Peter Magill, Hay River’s man of ‘endless enthusiasm,’ is remembered
"One of his great legacies is he loved very deeply." Peter Magill, an ambassador of boundless energy for Hay River, has passed away at the age of 58.
Paulatuk’s Peter Green remembered as a fierce advocate for Inuvialuit rights
Paulatuk is mourning and celebrating the legacy of Inuvialuit rights defender Peter Green, who passed away this month at the age of 77.
Milo Martin, 18-year-old who ‘made space for everybody,’ passes away
Milo Martin, an 18-year-old Yellowknifer, passed away on Saturday. Milo's devastated family remembers him for his remarkable ability to connect with people.
Elke Richter remembered as a ‘warm and welcoming’ restaurateur
Elke Richter, who owned Yellowknife restaurant Elke’s Table, passed away at the age of 61. She is remembered for her smile, humour, and of course, her cooking.
Bob MacQuarrie, former Yellowknife MLA, passes away aged 86
Former Yellowknife MLA Bob MacQuarrie, known for his teaching and lyrics as much as his contribution to NWT politics, has passed away at the age of 86.
NWT prospector and pilot who met Elvis and Beatles passes away
Carl Clouter, a man who flew for decades in the North, helped to start a mining company, and shared a stage with the Beatles, has passed away at the age of 78.
‘It’s a great loss.’ Remembering Sahtu Elder Gabriel Kochon
Dene Elder Gabriel Kochon is the first person to have died from Covid-19 in the NWT. Friends and family remember his powerful legacy.
‘Feel good is free.’ Ron Rosnawski remembered
Ron Rosnawski, known as Arcade Ron to a generation of youth in 1990s Yellowknife, passed away at the age of 67. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday.
Always laughing, always a leader: Kristine McLeod remembered
Northerners remembered the legacy left by Gwich'in Deputy Grand Chief Kristine McLeod as the Beaufort Delta mourned her sudden passing this past Sunday.