Nunavut premier announces he isn’t seeking re-election
P.J. Akeeagok says he’s stepping aside to spend more time with his family Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he will not
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Canada
Maori group visits N.W.T. to learn about Inuvialuit Dez Loreen ·
By Dez Loreen Group of 8 from New Zealand spent the last week in Tuktoyaktuk Eight Maori people from New
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All-Inuit law firm in Iqaluit seeks to break down barriers to justice system
By Samuel Wat Tulugaq Law describes itself as Nunavut’s only active Inuit-owned law firm Curtis Mesher knew he wanted to
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More soldiers, more money. Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel
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Throat singing duo PIQSIQ celebrates Inuit culture at Japanese festival
Yellowknife-based sisters performed at the World Expo in Osaka Yellowknife-based throat singing duo PIQSIQ says performing for Japanese fans was a
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Program for intimate partner violence victims in Nunavut cancelled
By Emma Tranter “I had to look at these women and say, I can’t see you anymore,” program worker says A
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Federal, Yukon gov’ts announce $17M to help reduce wildfire risk
Money to be used on wildfire mitigation efforts around Whitehorse, Teslin and Haines Junction The federal and Yukon governments are
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Indigenous tourism in Canada gets $35M a year in push to rebuild the industry
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) unveiled a new operational plan on Thursday, backed by a seven-year, $35 million-a-year
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Independent report details causes of last year’s Eagle mine failure in Yukon
Board of experts was appointed by territory to study catastrophic heap leach slide, make recommendations Last year’s catastrophic slide at
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New owner of Canadian North says no immediate changes planned for routes or prices
The sale was finalized after approval by the federal Competition Bureau and Transport Canada The new owner of Canadian North
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Yellowknife explosion caused by person ‘huffing’ propane in parked boat, RCMP say
Explosion downtown early Tuesday morning left one person injured and in critical condition Police say an explosion in downtown Yellowknife on
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Gwich’in language symposium was ‘good medicine,’ says organizer
By Dez Loreen 5-day symposium was held at Gwich’in Wellness Camp near Inuvik last week. A five-day symposium on the
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Explosion rocks Yellowknife neighbourhood early Tuesday morning
Debris from what appeared to have been a boat was strewn across the road and hanging in trees. A loud
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Evacuation alerts lifted for areas around Dawson City, Yukon
The alerts were first issued on June 20 as wildfires threatened the area Evacuation alerts have been lifted for areas around
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Yukon man charged with murder after shooting death near Skky Hotel in Whitehorse
A 45-year-old man with a gunshot wound died at the scene, say RCMP A man has been charged with first-degree
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