Fort Liard appoints Cathy Kotchea as new mayor
Cathy Kotchea is the new mayor of Fort Liard, taking over from Hillary Deneron. She wants to continue Deneron's work helping the community during the pandemic.
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Norn accuses chiefs of ‘betrayal,’ won’t resign as MLA
Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn says he will not step down from his post after being urged to do so by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Yellowknives Dene First Nation calls for Steve Norn’s resignation
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has called for the resignation of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn. MLAs are meeting on Tuesday to discuss Norn.
Behchokǫ̀ chief and council nominations open
Nominations for Behchokǫ̀’s upcoming chief and council election are now open until May 17. The election will happen on June 14.
‘We lost our why.’ Chiefs debate future of Dene Nation
“Our forefathers started the Dene Nation. We have to honour their creation." Chiefs will meet in June to determine where the Dene Nation goes from here.
Board expands review of NWT legislature clerk’s office
A review of the NWT legislature clerk's office over toxic workplace allegations was expanded. Meanwhile, MLAs are reportedly set to meet regarding Steve Norn.
Nominations open in election for Dehcho grand chief
Candidates can now come forward for the role of Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations. The election will be held on June 23 at the Dehcho Annual Assembly.
KFN in negotiations to add land to reserve
Negotiations are under way to identify lands within Kátł’odeeche First Nation territory that may be added to its reserve.
Acho Dene Koe First Nation re-elects Eugene Hope as chief
Eugene Hope and six councillors were elected by the Acho Dene Koe First Nation on Tuesday. Hope was re-elected chief by a margin of three votes.
Premier calls for kindness but consequences over Covid-19 rules
The NWT's premier called for "compassion and kindness" as Yellowknife faces fresh cases of Covid-19, but said rule-breakers should be held to account.
Acho Dene Koe improperly delayed election, judge rules
The Acho Dene Koe First Nation twice extended its term without authority to do so, a federal judge has ruled. This month's election will go ahead as planned.
MLA calls for action on Whatì transmission line
Complaining of 20 years of talk, Jackson Lafferty called on the territorial government to take firm action in providing reliable power to Whatì.