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Wildfire ongoing in Dehcho region

Wildfire ongoing in Dehcho region

There is one active fire in the Dehcho region and some areas in the NWT face high danger levels of wildfires, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) reported on June 21.
NWT artists, leaders share what Indigenous Peoples Day means to them

NWT artists, leaders share what Indigenous Peoples Day means to them

After a remarkably difficult year, capped off by the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school near Kamloops, B.C., we asked prominent Indigenous leaders and artists to open up about their troubles, triumphs and what they think about the day recognizing and celebrating the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.
Man, 22, killed in crash near Behchoko

Man, 22, killed in crash near Behchoko

A 22-year-old Behchoko man was killed in a single vehicle collision Sunday morning, June 20.
New Nahanni Park management plan puts focus on Indigenous partnerships

New Nahanni Park management plan puts focus on Indigenous partnerships

Nahanni National Park Reserve has a new management plan focused on incorporating Dene culture and knowledge sharing into the park’s visitor experience.
NWT Parks cautions residents on buying, selling camp reservations privately

NWT Parks cautions residents on buying, selling camp reservations privately

As NWT residents get set for the warm summer months, the territorial government is asking campers to be mindful of the rules around selling camp site reservations.
Indigenous naming policy a partial step forward, NWT residents say

Indigenous naming policy a partial step forward, NWT residents say

Indigenous people in the NWT who use traditional names are cautiously hailing a new government policy on naming as a step in the right direction.
RCMP investigating bear spray, firearm incidents in Fort Smith

RCMP investigating bear spray, firearm incidents in Fort Smith

Fort Smith RCMP are investigating incidents where bear spray and a firearm were discharged.
NWT man recovered from COVID-19 ‘never saw one penny’ of benefits

NWT man recovered from COVID-19 ‘never saw one penny’ of benefits

Months after fighting a dangerous battle with COVID-19, Myrine Kakfwi is still fighting.
Clare’s Law a tool against intimate partner violence, says MLA

Clare’s Law a tool against intimate partner violence, says MLA

Clare’s Law, a new regulation on the books south of 60 could offer safety supports for people in the NWT facing risks of intimate partner violence.
YWCA children, youth programs to temporary close

YWCA children, youth programs to temporary close

The YWCA NWT is temporarily closing its children and youth programs on Tuesday, June 22 as it moves to its new location at the old Mine Rescue Building on 49 Avenue.