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Somba Ke inclusive playground welcome, but not the norm

Somba Ke inclusive playground welcome, but not the norm

While an inclusive, public play space seems like a boon for disability rights, its actually the bare minimum under the law.
Tales from the dump: No silver bells or cockle shells here

Tales from the dump: No silver bells or cockle shells here

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?
Counsellors Corner with Jessica Bruhn: Advice columnists enabled sexual predator

Counsellors Corner with Jessica Bruhn: Advice columnists enabled sexual predator

This article is for Wayne and Tamara Mitchell. I was greatly concerned to read your Direct Answers advertisement in the marketplace section of the July 14 edition of the Yellowknifer.
Notes from the trail with Nancy Vail: Raise one for the caribou

Notes from the trail with Nancy Vail: Raise one for the caribou

Hats off to the NWT Brewing Company for its new Five Antlers Ale campaign designed to draw attention to the caribou in the north teetering on the brink of extinction. In conjunction with NWT Species at Risk, part of the money raised from the sale of this specially brewed beer and the accompanying swag (including original artwork by Robbie Craig) will be donated to conservation efforts intended to give the caribou a chance.
Lest we forget our Indigenous veterans Canada

Lest we forget our Indigenous veterans Canada

Fistbumps and kudos to the historians whose work made it possible to mark the final resting places of fallen soldiers with the tribute they deserve.
Grace Guy review: An Unforgettable experience

Grace Guy review: An Unforgettable experience

The Unforgotten is a short documentary film that explores Indigenous interactions with the Canadian healthcare system at five stages in life birth, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and Elder-hood and how the Canadian healthcare system has failed at every stage in its oath to do no harm. With Yellowknifes own Dr.
When the heart says NO: Overwhelmed by news of the children?

When the heart says NO: Overwhelmed by news of the children?

Many people are saying that they are being overwhelmed by constantly seeing and hearing about the remains of children being found at former Indian Residential School locations. Definitely not cool.
Editorial: Folk on the Rock will go on despite performer being removed from lineup

Editorial: Folk on the Rock will go on despite performer being removed from lineup

Much defines Yellowknife. In terms of signature events, it would be the Snowkings Winter Festival during the cold season and when summer is in full swing, its Folk on the Rocks (FOTR).
窪蹋勛圖厙 wildflower: religion, residential schools, Canada and confusion

窪蹋勛圖厙 wildflower: religion, residential schools, Canada and confusion

Churches are burning. Statues and statutes are coming down. Sounds like the end of the world to some.
Labour views: Just a little compassion

Labour views: Just a little compassion

With the recent recoveries of unmarked graves at Indian Residential School (IRS) sites, our nation has been torn apart. But instead of dividing, we should be coming together. We are all struggling in different ways. Allow us to hurt. Allow us to grieve. Allow us to be angry. Please, dont feel shame. Feel some compassion. Within our union we are all Brothers and Sisters and we always stand and support each other.