Inuit innovators turn to AI to revitalize Inuktitut
Iqaluit-based company hopes to make Inuktitut more accessible, but urges caution around data sovereignty The creators behind a new Inuktitut
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Society (Canada)
Canada’s biggest Arctic research entity is 10 years ‘young’
One of North America’s leading Arctic research entities just turned 10 years old. Or 10 years “young,” as one of
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Why are so few people charged for causing wildfires in the N.W.T.?
N.W.T. comes 2nd to Yukon for lowest rate of person-caused fires according to Canada-wide data N.W.T. Fire says it hasn’t
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Why Coral Harbour, Nunavut residents are building a passage north
By Noel Kaludjak Families are flocking to fresh sections of the road as construction progresses For over two decades people
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How a solar energy company is trying to lower Arctic communities’ diesel dependency
Green Sun Rising is based in Canada’s southernmost city, Windsor, but has 66 solar installations in the North A solar
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Head of new Yukon health authority says Shäw Kwä’ą can help improve care
Seven people have been appointed to launch the new body The newly appointed chair of the Yukon’s new health authority
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Fort Selkirk, Yukon moose scapula sheds light on First Nations hunting practices
By Tori Fitzpatrick A recent paper highlights the artifact’s physical and spiritual uses Nearly 20 years ago, anthropologist Victoria Castillo
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N.W.T. turns to vending machines to distribute HIV tests, naloxone kits, hygiene products
All of the products are dispensed free in paper bags for privacy The government of the Northwest Territories is introducing
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Cambridge Bay health centre on reduced services until end of month
Some services, such as doctor visits, will still be available but staff are asking people to phone ahead Cambridge Bay’s
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Gwich’in Tribal Council says no audited financials available as general assembly set to begin
The tribal council alleges financial irregularities made audited reporting impossible The Gwich’in Tribal Council will begin its annual general assembly
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Inaccurate fuel reading to blame for 2024 Fort Simpson emergency landing, TSB finds
An inaccurate fuel-reading was the cause of a floatplane’s emergency landing near Fort Simpson, N.W.T. in 2024, according to an
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Nunavut women’s basketball team wins hearts in first appearance at Canada Games
Athletes proud to showcase talent and determination that comes from Nunavut The first U17 women’s basketball team to ever compete
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Contractors filling key positions, including director, in Nunavut’s Family Services
By Samuel Wat Filled positions have gone down from 67 to 61 percent in the last 2 years, department says
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Fuel tanker rollover near Fort McPherson, N.W.T. spilled over 5,000 litres of fuel
Fort McPherson RCMP investigating cause of Wednesday’s accident A fuel tanker that rolled over near Fort McPherson, N.W.T., on Wednesday
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Nunavik TB action plan to be finalized in coming weeks, says health ministry
By Samuel Wat Earlier this year, Nunavik’s mayors tried to get tuberculosis outbreaks declared a public health emergency Quebec’s Ministry
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