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Eight new fires found in N.W.T., including cluster spotted near Inuvik

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
A cluster of five fires were spotted near Inuvik and another elsewhere in the Beaufort Delta region today. Two were discovered in the North Slave area. Wildland crews are warning of hot and dry conditions as well as chances of lightning across much of the territory this week.

Thousands celebrate Northern Indigenous culture in Somba K’e and Wıìlıìdeh

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
From Somba K’e Park in the city to the Wıìlıìdeh traditional gathering site by the river, thousands of people gathered in the area to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. Chief Drygeese Territory and Somba K’e was filled with the beating of the Dene drums, the rhythms of the Metis fiddle and Inuit throat singing. 

Northern mayors meet to discuss arctic security

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Northern mayors from Iqaluit, Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and Inuvik met this week in Inuvik to discuss a shared approach to community resilience and arctic security. 

Closures along 50 Avenue for sewer repairs announced

City of Yellowknife Alice Daniels -
The City of Yellowknife has announced that there will be phased closures along 50 Avenue during the summer building season, lasting from June 26 to August 30.

City of Yellowknife observes statutory holiday schedule Monday

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse -
Across the N.W.T., Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 is recognized as a statutory holiday. With June 21 being a Sunday this year, the territory has extended Monday to observe the statutory holiday.

Former Member of the Legislative Assembly Ernie Bernhardt passes away

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Flags are at half-mast at the Legislative Assembly in honor of former Member of the Legislative Assembly Ernie Bernhardt who recently passed away.

Agreement to be signed on future of Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
The Thebacha Leadership Council has signed an Agreement in Principle with the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre to create a framework for the Council to assume future ownership and stewardship over the Fort Smith museum.

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations taking place across N.W.T.

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Communities are preparing for the Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations taking over N.W.T. this weekend. These are just some of the festivities taking place across the territory making room for more Indigenous culture and shared spaces of immemorial traditions

Memorandum on housing in Inuvialuit Settlement Region signed

Northwest Territories Alice Daniels -
Erwin Elias, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and Minister Lucy Kuptana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to guide joint work on housing in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

City to test emergency alert system Friday morning

City of Yellowknife Lisa Iesse -
Yellowknife officials plan to test the Voyent Alert! emergency notification system Friday morning. The city is testing the effectiveness of the app in delivering critical information to registered users.

Performance arts camp empowers Northern youth and puts spotlight on queer justice

Northwest Territories Lisa Iesse -
Northern Mosaic Performing Arts Camp is drawing emerging young artists together to make room onstage and offstage for Queer Justice through the power of music, art and spoken word. The camp helps provide not only a safe environment where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can thrive, but also helps them build the skills to continue creating those much needed spaces.
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