Northwest Territories

Relentless Indigenous Woman talks languages, “literally” changing world

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 25, 2026

Dr. Candace Manitopyes, aka The Relentless Indigenous Woman, is working with Elders and Language Keepers in the North and across Turtle Island on relaunching an Indigenous languages program. Dr. Manitopyes says there is an urgency to support Indigenous language learning, especially for Northern First Nations communities, where culturally responsive community rooted resources are even more scarce.

New generation of Indigenous languages speakers celebrated in the NWT

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 25, 2026

“The language is who we are. Language is our Elders. Language is what makes us who we are,” said Paul Andrew, who emceed a special gathering in Yellowknife that included mentors and apprentice Indigenous language learners, their families, organizers and community leaders. This year’s cohort engaged in learned the languages of Gwich’in, Tłı̨chǫ, Inuvialuktun, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut,Dene Kede, Dene Zhatıé, Nêhiyawêwin, Dëne Sųłıné and Wı̀ılı̀ıdeh.

NWT services to be made accessible in Indigenous languages, says GNWT

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 25, 2026

The territorial government will soon begin offering all services in each of the 11 official languages including the nine Indigenous languages of Dinjii Zhu Ginjik (Gwich’in), ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ (Inuktitut), Inuvialuktun, Inuinnaqtun, Dene Kǝdǝ́/ Sahtúot'ı̨nę Yatı̨ (North Slavey), Dene Zhatıé (South Slavey), Tłı̨chǫ, Dëne Sųłıné (Chipewyan) and Nëhiyawëwin (Cree). Previously, the services had been available in English and French only.

Support and funding for “Language Cafes” to launch this spring

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 25, 2026

The NWT Literacy Council has started a new funding program to help support Indigenous language revitalization. Kathryn Barry Paddock, Executive Director of the NWT Literacy Council made the announcement that the organization is promoting more funding and the creation of more accessible spaces for Indigenous language through "Language Cafe" events.

City of Yellowknife signs cross territorial MOU with Whitehorse and Iqaluit

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 25, 2026

The city of Yellowknife, Whitehorse and Iqaluit signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday at a summit in Whitehorse. The agreement is aimed at building collaboration between the three communities as among the major hubs and capital cities of the North.

Flooding and wildfire costs beyond hundreds of millions for territory

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 25, 2026

According to a report released today by the territorial government, flooding and wildfires in the territory have resulted in over $350 million in losses. Remaining recovery from previous floods and wildfire over the last five years are estimated to cost $360 million, while the future costs are potentially far greater.

Dragon’s Den auditions come to Yellowknife

Community Alice Daniels - February 24, 2026

CBC’s Dragons’ Den is hosting auditions in Yellowknife next week as part of its 2026 season search for entrepreneurs.

Two suspects facing charges following alleged assault in Yellowknife Friday

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 24, 2026

Two people are facing charges and remain in custody following what police said started out as a routine compliance check in the city of Yellowknife on Friday.

Timeline for a return to Yellowknife River water supply “subject to change”

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 23, 2026

The city of Yellowknife will continue to temporarily supply water from Yellowknife Bay after a transition Tuesday from the Yellowknife River. It is unclear how long the city will keep the temporary supply in place. The transition began about a week ago after several water mains, including one on Finlayson Drive, broke.

Public engagement opens for Integrated Power System Plan

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - February 23, 2026

The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC), Naka Power Utilities (NWT) Ltd. (NAKA), along with the support of the GNWT have begun public engagement on the Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP).

GNWT releases new flood maps for five communities

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - February 23, 2026

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released new flood hazard and flood inundation maps for five of the communities in the NWT with the highest risk of river flooding.

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