Gwich’in Tribal Council supports Mi’kmaq fishers in Nova Scotia
The Gwich’in Tribal Council expressed solidarity with Nova Scotia's Sipekne’katik First Nation as Mi’kmaq and non-Indigenous fishers argue over their rights. More »
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Encouraged by Liberal throne speech, NWT hopes to unlock cash
Premier Caroline Cochrane said she was excited by Wednesday's throne speech but stressed the need for more federal cash, particularly in areas like housing. More »
Acho Dene Koe First Nation delays election for second time
The Acho Dene Koe First Nation's chief and council postponed a forthcoming election for an additional six months, utilizing federal Covid-19 legislation. More »
Minister ‘didn’t want to hear concerns’ says Deninu Kue chief
Chief Louis Balsillie of the Deninu Kue First Nation says he cancelled a meeting with an NWT minister after being told not to stray beyond the topic of housing. More »
No changes to NWT’s pandemic recovery plan, for now
Caroline Cochrane said expecting the NWT's pandemic recovery plan to change soon is "a little bit optimistic," after her health minister raised the prospect. More »
New NWT health minister pledges action to strengthen Protect NWT
Julie Green says people need quicker answers on Covid-19 and thinks we're entering "crucial" weeks for the NWT's pandemic recovery. Read our full interview. More »
GNWT, Ottawa giving over $20M to NWT air operators
The NWT and Canadian governments will be spending $20.145 million on the territory’s aviation sector to continue essential air service during the pandemic. More »
New leaders of Gwich’in Tribal Council plan next four years
"Our rightful place is leading the future of the North." Read our interview with the Gwich'in Tribal Council's new grand chief and deputy grand chief. More »
Premier and ministers explain NWT cabinet reshuffle
Former health minister Diane Thom says Julie Green is “the best fit” to take on her previous portfolio. In a September 4 cabinet shuffle that followed Katrina Nokleby’s eviction from cabinet, Green, Nokleby’s replacement, was given the Department of Health and... More »
Erin O’Toole sets out Conservatives’ plan to win back northerners
We interviewed the new Conservative leader about his plan for the North – which is big on infrastructure – while he pledged to "take the environment seriously." More »
NWT Premier announces cabinet shuffle
NWT Premier Caroline Cochrane has announced changes in portfolio assignments for ministers after Julie Green was acclaimed to cabinet last week. More »
New chiefs elected to Gwich’in Tribal Council
Kenny Smith has been elected as grand chief and Kristine McLeod has been elected as deputy grand chief of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. More »