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People with disabilities should not be forgotten during disasters

People with disabilities should not be forgotten during disasters

This is being written to bring attention to a matter of concern that impacts a significant portion of the population in the NWT: people living with disabilities. This includes individuals with disabilities and families/caregivers of individuals with disabilities.
Sara Aloimonos: The worst day is the first day

Sara Aloimonos: The worst day is the first day

As I began my early morning workout, I noticed that more and more people are arriving before me (and I’m an early bird). It’s refreshing to see how many people put their health and wellness first, get up at the crack of dawn, and serve their bodies first before serving the world in whatever job they go to next.
Notes From The Trail: The North will rise again, but we need answers

Notes From The Trail: The North will rise again, but we need answers

Mushroom-shaped clouds with a helicopter carrying a water bucket dancing through them were the first sign that the NWT was in trouble.
When the Heart Says No: Evacuating to a casino wasn’t such a bad idea after all

When the Heart Says No: Evacuating to a casino wasn’t such a bad idea after all

So, while we were under evacuation, Jean and I were asked to provide support for members of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) staying at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton. So, we said, “Well, yaaaaa.â€
Tales from the dump: An evacuation review is probably a good thing

Tales from the dump: An evacuation review is probably a good thing

We were given an order to leave Wednesday night to be out by Friday at noon, less than two days to evacuate the city, so a lot of people left in a hurry.
Stephen Ellis: A tale of two territories

Stephen Ellis: A tale of two territories

As I talk to more and more people about their evacuation experience, I am mostly hearing two kinds of stories. One kind of story is mostly a good one, and it goes kind of like this:
The journey home begins with a single step. And I’m happy to be home

The journey home begins with a single step. And I’m happy to be home

So my family and I are home. The house is still standing and everything was just as we left it. That was the biggest relief of all. We were thinking the worst when we pulled into our driveway and thankfully, our thinking the worst was merely an exercise.
Tales from the dump: Time to enjoy being home and helping those who haven’t made it yet

Tales from the dump: Time to enjoy being home and helping those who haven’t made it yet

It’s a day like no other.
Steve Ellis: We’ve had a hard lesson this summer

Steve Ellis: We’ve had a hard lesson this summer

Most of us Yellowknifers are either on our way back at home or already settling in now that the wildfire evacuation has ended.
Sara Aloimonos: Moving forward, single and fabulous

Sara Aloimonos: Moving forward, single and fabulous

The divorce papers are signed, you’ve either had a pity or a celebratory party. Although this can be terrifying, even in the best situations, let this be the blank canvas that you’ll paint your new life on, exactly as you want it. It’s possible to heal, move forward and live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Keep in mind that not everyone feels the same about divorce. Some move ahead faster and others ponder over memories, toss between happiness and extreme sadness, and even go into depression.