Historian Ken Coates to chair YukonU’s Indigenous governance program
‘Pivotal time’ for the program, says provost A few months from now, Ken Coates is heading home to the Yukon. The historian
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Work visa approved for foreign worker who fought to stay in N.W.T.
‘Overwhelming relief, I’d say that’s the biggest feeling,’ says Leesa Myers An N.W.T. immigrant, previously fighting to stay, has now
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Ottawa Inuit org opens new Food Security Program building
Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI), a counselling and resource centre for Inuit in Ottawa, opened its new Food Security Program building on Friday,
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Indigenous language program showcased at Yukon celebrations
By Meribeth Deen · CBC News Students from ‘Language Leaders Tomorrow’ program performed in Whitehorse on Thursday Until a few years ago,
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Northern premiers sign federal health deal offering half of what they wanted
Territorial premiers have officially given their blessing for a federal health-care plan that will see a small boost to health
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Veteran musher Michelle Phillips wins Yukon Quest
‘It was one of those magical runs where, you know, you just went with it,’ Phillips said Michelle Phillips says
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A journalism program for northerners, by northerners in the N.W.T.
Many southern journalists come to the North to cut their teeth in the news business. Some later move on to larger
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N.W.T.’s chief public health officer issues chicken pox warning for Tuktoyaktuk
The N.W.T.’s chief public health officer, Dr. Kami Kandola, is advising people in Tuktoyaktuk about an ongoing outbreak of chicken
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Yukon University to offer courses for new program through Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce
For Yukon University, it was a no-brainer to partner on a business program with the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce. “We’re
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N.W.T. piloting new northern studies course for Grade 12 students
The Northwest Territories has begun piloting a new northern studies course for Grade 12 students with an emphasis on reconciliation.
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2023 Arctic Winter Games end with music, dance and smiles
Ulus were won, friends were made and pins were exchanged: the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., came
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Meet some of the 2,000 volunteers making the Arctic Winter Games possible
The Arctic Winter Games is an event that hosts over 2,000 coaches, players and spectators. Almost as many volunteers are lending
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Another AWG win for knuckle-hop champ Chris Stipdonk — but no record this time
Mere feet away from breaking the all-time Arctic Winter Games record in the gruelling knuckle hop, Team N.W.T.’s Chris Stipdonk hit
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For some, the Arctic Winter Games is a matter of family pride
Krista Kitekudlak, who’s competing in Arctic Sports at the Arctic Winter Games, said she’s already achieved her objective. “Being here is my
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Staffing shortage forces postponement of 150 elective surgeries at Whitehorse hospital
Dozens of Yukoners preparing for surgery at Whitehorse General Hospital have had their plans delayed. The Yukon Hospital Corporation announced last
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