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Yellowknife older adult community build “connection” as “ongoing mission”

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 6, 2026

“I always felt that a small pub in the Avens pavilion would be an ideal place for residents to socialize, watch a playoff hockey game, chat with fellow residents, or join friends for a cold one. When Ronne Heming and I sold our publishing company, we decided to sponsor the pub at Avens. As seniors, we both agreed it could help overcome loneliness, especially for fellow seniors who are living alone,” said Marion Lavigne

Dene Nation calls for Indigenous sovereignty and autonomy in far North

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 6, 2026

“This movement is not merely a political ambition but a profound journey towards reclaiming sovereignty, reviving cultural heritage, and dismantling colonial legacies,” said Chief Mackenzie. “Independence is seen as a pivotal step in overcoming this history, allowing for a resurgence of Inuit traditions and self-determination. The Dene Nation recognizes the importance of cultural sovereignty and stands in solidarity with Greenland's efforts to reclaim its identity,” added the chief.

CanNor announces $2.8 million investment in AI

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - February 6, 2026

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will invest $2.8 million in digital literacy and artificial intelligence adoption projects in northern communities.

GNWT proposes 2026-27 budget

Northwest Territories My True North Now Staff - February 6, 2026

The Government of the Northwest Territories’ proposed 2026-27 budget includes a financial plan focused on housing, infrastructure and economic resilience.

Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road receives award for partnership

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - February 6, 2026

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Tłı̨chǫ Government have received an award for their partnership on the Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road.

Ice Age to Information Age opens ageless mysteries in night at the museum

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 5, 2026

‘It just took our learning to a whole new level having a real public audience,” said Teacher Ashley Deavu who noted that all the students invested countless hours of work into the show. “I thought it was really amazing, my daughter, her grade, one- two class, made all the animals. And I thought it was so cool to see all the hard work that they did. We'll definitely have to come back in the next week to see it during the day," said Aurora Kotokak.

YK, Ndilo, Dettah experiencing extended power outage

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 5, 2026

Yellowknife, Ndilǫ and Dettah are currently experiencing an extended power outage that began at approximately 5:30 pm ET this evening. The communities are amid temperatures dipping into the minus 30 zone with the windchill

Come meet a mammoth face to face at debut of Ice Age to Information Age

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 5, 2026

“We have these giant cardboard animals, that are five different megafauna from the Pleistocene,” says Mildred Hall Teacher Ashley Deavu. “The kids know all about them and their adaptations…”The multimedia works of students from grades 1 to 2 and grades 7 to 8, engages with histories and stories from the territory going back to time immemorial on Turtle Island’s north and then branches out across the globe.

Spending on medical travel in the territory increases

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels - February 5, 2026

NWT Medical Travel Services have released their report on the statistics of and spending on medical travel in the territory.

Inuit president calling for “allyship” as Arctic security talks continue to circle

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse - February 4, 2026

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed has called for Indigenous leaders to be included in ongoing decision-making and discussions on sovereignty and economic development in the Arctic. The call came after Indigenous leadership was reportedly left out of decision-making meetings in Ottawa last week between the premiers and the prime minister.

“Is it safe to eat vegetables from gardens in Yellowknife?”

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse - February 4, 2026

A group of scientists working out of the territory say that while it is safe there are some “low” risks associated with growing local produce. Their project focusses on examining garden soils and vegetables, testing for arsenic and other metals associated with regional mining activity.

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