#Canadians are treaty people. It's time that everyone recognized that. This book will promote that understanding and nurture new relationships. https://cabinradio.ca/242981/news/beaufort-delta/new-book-highlights-indigenous-voices-on-modern-treaties/
#IndigenousPeoples #Canada #Treaties #NWT #books #political #Relationships
Another uplifting story from @cabinradio . Y Spy With My Owl Eyes: Yellowknife - what a fun book! https://cabinradio.ca/243013/news/yellowknife/new-look-and-find-book-celebrates-yellowknifes-locations-and-people/
N.W.T. wants to use federal housing funds to demolish derelict homes
The N.W.T. was granted $74 million from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, but those funds are not allowed to be used for the demolition of derelict houses. That's is something the territory hopes to change.
#housing #money #politics #law #NWT #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/n-w-t-pushing-for-federal-housing-funds-to-be-used-for-demolishing-derelict-homes-1.7559791?cmp=rss
N.W.T gov't says barge season this year could still be a possibility, despite low water levels
The latest Department of Environment and Climate Change report say water levels on the Mackenzie River and Great Slave Lake are still "well below average."
#weather #politics #transportation #NWT #MackenzieRiver #GreatSlaveLake
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/n-w-t-gov-t-says-barge-season-this-year-could-still-be-a-possibility-despite-low-water-levels-1.7559477?cmp=rss
Boil water advisory issued for Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T.
In a public health advisory Thursday afternoon, the office of the chief public health officer said there is higher than normal turbidity in the water, or muddiness, and the water boil advisory is just a precaution.
#water #health #advisory #Tsiigehtchic #NWT #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/water-boil-advisory-for-tsiigehtchic-n-w-t-1.7559899?cmp=rss
N.W.T. ministers press feds to maintain Jordan's Principle funding through 2026
N.W.T. Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland said that on a trip to Ottawa earlier this month, she and other N.W.T. cabinet ministers talked about the urgency of Jordan's Principle funding in as many meetings as they could.
#politics #funding #education #NWT #Ottawa #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/n-w-t-ministers-press-feds-to-maintain-jordan-s-principle-funding-through-2026-1.7559351?cmp=rss
N.W.T. ministers press feds to maintain Jordan's Principle funding through 2026
N.W.T. Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland said that on a trip to Ottawa earlier this month, she and other N.W.T. cabinet ministers talked about the urgency of Jordan's Principle funding in as many meetings as they could.
#politics #funding #education #NWT #Ottawa #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/n-w-t-ministers-press-feds-to-maintain-jordan-s-principle-funding-through-2026-1.7559351?cmp=rss
Folk on the Rocks: Yellowknife’s Musical Heartbeat
Held under the midnight sun, Yellowknife's Folk on the Rocks has been celebrating northern voices since 1980. It brings together Indigenous, northern, and Canadian musicians for a weekend of music and community. 🎶🌞
Remembering Asger 'Red' Pedersen, former N.W.T. MLA and 'honourary Inuk'
Asger 'Red' Pedersen, who died in May at the age of 89, is being remembered as an "incredible individual" who left a "permanent, positive mark on the North."
#politics #obituary #NWT #North #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/remembering-asger-red-pedersen-former-n-w-t-mla-and-honourary-inuk-1.7557524?cmp=rss
As AI tools become more accessible, the N.W.T. gov't works to develop policy on their use
The N.W.T. government is working to develop a policy for its use of artificial intelligence tools, with some initial guidelines expected at the end of this month.
#AI #policy #technology #government #NWT #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nwt-government-developing-ai-policy-1.7556540?cmp=rss
Tulı́t'a, N.W.T., to get new office and cultural centre to serve community and tourists
Parks Canada has announced new funding for an office and cultural centre in Tulı́t'a, N.W.T., to better support staff in connecting residents and visitors with the land.
#building #tourism #culture #government #Tulıta #NWT
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/tul%C4%B1-t-a-n-w-t-to-get-new-office-and-cultural-centre-to-serve-community-and-tourists-1.7557569?cmp=rss
New and returning chiefs elected in N.W.T. Tłı̨chǫ communities
Tłı̨chǫ communities held elections Monday night. Bertha Rabesca-Zoe, Charlie Nitsiza, Adeline Football and Doreen Arrowmaker will lead their communities for a four-year term.
#election #community #politics #NWT #Tłıchǫ #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/new-and-returning-chiefs-elected-in-n-w-t-t%C5%82%C4%B1-ch%C7%AB-communities-1.7557094?cmp=rss
Public hearing starts for Diavik's water licence, leading into mine's upcoming closure
The Diavik mine in the N.W.T. is expected to stop producing diamonds next year, but its current water licence expires before that. Diavik is applying for another one in order to finish production and begin its closure and post-closure monitoring.
#mining #water #environment #licence #NWT #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/diavik-water-licence-public-hearing-closure-1.7556698?cmp=rss
Construction set to begin on Inuvialuit heritage centre in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T.
Saliqmiut, the Tuktuuyaqtuuq Centre for Arts and Culture, will serve as a community meeting space, performance centre, and information resource about the culture and traditions of the Inuvialuit from Tuktoyaktuk.
#construction #culture #heritage #arts #Tuktoyaktuk #NWT
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/construction-begin-inuvialuit-heritage-centre-tuktoyaktuk-1.7556703?cmp=rss
Good Turnout for a Population of ~21,000
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In pictures: Yellowknife Pride Parade illuminates city’s downtown
Hundreds of people lit up an otherwise grey downtown Sunday as the 2025 Yellowknife Pride Parade toured the city.
Starting from Somba K’e Park, participants completed a lap of 49 Street and 50 Avenue before returning to the park for a gathering and free barbecue.
N.W.T. art centre looks to build on former site of Akaitcho Hall, wants community input
The group spearheading a project to build a new art centre in the N.W.T. is considering putting the facility on the site of a former government-run hostel and wants to know how others in the territory feel about that.
#art #community #building #government #NWT #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/n-w-t-art-centre-looks-to-build-on-former-site-of-akaitcho-hall-wants-community-input-1.7555064?cmp=rss
'Let's go Oilers!': Whatı̀, N.W.T., spreading hockey cheer during playoff finals
Residents of Whatı̀, N.W.T., are celebrating the Edmonton Oilers in the finals with watch parties, barbecues and lots of cheering.
#sports #hockey #celebration #Whatı #NWT #Edmonton
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/what%C4%B1-n-w-t-cheering-on-the-edmonton-oilers-in-the-hockey-finals-1.7553802?cmp=rss
@Bentley Would be great if these rallies could spring up throughout the country.
