New maps shine light on decline of Bathurst Caribou in the N.W.T.
By Tamara Merritt Two newly published maps show the Bathurst caribou’s changing migration patterns as their population rapidly decreases. One
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Gwich’in want Carney to advocate for protecting caribou, oppose Trump’s Alaska oil plans
AFN delegates resolve to pressure prime minister to protect key northern food source The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has
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Yukon’s Southern Lakes caribou recover as communities reconnect with the herds
By Tori Fitzpatrick Nine governments signed a plan to protect Southern Lakes caribou and their relationship with people An ambitious
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Caribou in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, tests positive for rabies
Nunavut chief public health officer says it’s 1st time rabies have been confirmed in caribou in the territory Nunavut’s health
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Lawyer says N.W.T. Court of Appeal decision on caribou plans follows trend
A constitutional lawyer said a recent court of appeal decision on Colville Lake, N.W.T.’s caribou conservation plan is following a
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Court finds N.W.T.’s tag, quota system not only way to manage caribou in Sahtu
The N.W.T. Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge by the territorial government on Tuesday, siding with Colville Lake on
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Caribou concerns dominate hearing on Nunavut mine extension
By Emma Tranter · CBC News ‘The value of Qamanirjuaq herd to Kivalliq Inuit cannot be underestimated’: NTI The first few days
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Feds say Agnico Eagle has failed to protect caribou at Nunavut gold mine as promised
Company ordered to comply with its permits to operate, or face penalties The federal government says Agnico Eagle Mines is not
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Springtime hunting starts for families in Mackenzie Delta
Every spring for over two decades, Gail Ann Raddi has brought her family out fishing. She said it’s a great
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Nunavut flips stance on caribou protection again, now supports development ban on calving grounds
The government of Nunavut has once again flipped its position on resource development on caribou calving grounds. In a submission
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N.W.T. aims to hit targets for wolf collaring program while calls to end the practice continue
The target for N.W.T. biologists is to get 30 wolves collared this year. This is part of a project that launched in
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‘The rebirth of our nation’: Gwich’in accord passed at biennial gathering
Gwich’in across northern Canada and Alaska will now be more coordinated and unified in efforts to tackle collective issues like
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Arctic Cold Case: Thousands of mysterious animal deaths finally solved
NASA scientists have finally solved a half-century-old case in the Arctic: the puzzling death of thousands of caribou and reindeer.
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Illegal hunting of caribou herds along Northwest Territories winter roads running rampant
Along the winter road to Northwest Territories’ (N.W.T.) diamond mines, hunters are irresponsibly and illegally harvesting from vulnerable caribou herds
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Biden, Trudeau agree to ‘safeguard’ caribou calving grounds in Alaska refuge
Leaders issue joint statement recognizing ‘ecological importance of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’ U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed to
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