Nunavut, Yukon & Northwest Territories
Starting in the 2023-24 school year, three schools in Canada’s Yukon territory will transition to the First Nation School Board. The three schools are Eliza Van Bibber School in Pelly Crossing, Ghùch Tlâ Community School in Carcross, and Kluane Lake School in Destruction Bay and Burwash Landing. These schools are associated with Selkirk First Nation, Read More…
On January 13, 2023, Canada and the Yukon signed an agreement in principle to deepen collaboration on planting 2 billion trees nationally. This ambitious goal, which is set to be achieved over the next ten years, is part of a larger effort to combat climate change and protect Canada’s natural resources. The agreement, which was Read More…
Today marks the launch of the Yukon Dental Program, a new initiative by the Government of Yukon to improve access to dental care for residents of the territory. The program will provide funding for a range of dental services, including preventative care, fillings, extractions, and dentures. The program is aimed at low-income households and individuals Read More…
The federal government spends $200,000 a year to approve Dene Nation’s Strategic Housing Plan By: Charlotte Hui Northwest Territories -Today, situated on Treaty 8 Territory, Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine announced additional funding for the Dene Nation’s Strategic Housing initiative. The new housing pilot project will help the Read More…
Distribution of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) and Masks to Nunavut Businesses Businesses are the lifeline of any economy. And when you are located in one of Canada’s northernmost provinces such as Nunavut, your role in the community is vital. In the early stages of the pandemic, Nunavut had the lowest case count of COVID-19 for Read More…
Nunavut becomes the latest Canadian Territory to ease back COVID-19 mandates John Main, Minister of Health, today announced that the government of Nunavut will be lifting the Public Health Emergency, effective April 11. As a result, all remaining public health restrictions across Nunavut are suspended. “For the past two years, Nunavummiut have had to make Read More…
The government of Canada invests in sustainable water infrastructure for Iqaluit Reliable infrastructure is key to building stronger communities. Significant weather-related disasters triggered by climate change can pose a serious threat to the health and safety of Canadians, create interruptions in essential services, and cause significant disruptions to local economies. In the North, the effects Read More…
Consultations on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The Department of Justice is looking to introduce new legislation to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Nunavut, under the Labour Standards Act. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, honours the memory of children who died while Read More…
Officers with the Resource Enforcement Division have conducted two separate investigations into groups for allegedly illegally harvesting caribou in Labrador. On Monday, February 28, 2022, Resource Enforcement Officers responded to complaints of illegal caribou harvesting in Northern Labrador where they located snowmobilers and snowmobiles with several caribou and caribou parts in the area of a Read More…
Entry-Level Training Becomes Mandatory for Individuals seeking a Class 1 Driver’s Licence The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced mandatory entry-level training for commercial truck drivers obtaining a Class 1 licence. Following the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy in 2018, there were renewed calls for mandatory entry-level training in Canada. Entry-level training will now Read More…
MKO Held A Ceremony and Feast Held in Honour of Children from Northern Manitoba On Monday, October 18, MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee travelled with Elders to host a ceremony at a small gravesite where children from the Elkhorn Residential School are buried. The ceremony included music, prayers, a sacred fire, offerings, and a feast. Elder Stan LaPierre led and Read More…
MKO Encourages First Nations Citizens Accessing Taxis in the City of Winnipeg to Remain Vigilant Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) continues to be concerned about the safety of First Nations citizens from Northern Manitoba in regard to using taxis in the City of Winnipeg. This month, there have been two taxi drivers Read More…
Adult and Youth Winners to Receive $950,000 in Cash and Scholarships for Getting Both Doses By choosing to become fully immunized, 17 Manitobans have protected themselves against COVID-19 and also won cash and scholarship prizes totalling $950,000 in the second round of the Vax to Win lottery, Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton and Advanced Education, Read More…
Walkers complete emotional journey to Honour Residential School Survivors Walkers from Fox Lake Cree Nation left Gillam, Manitoba on September 18th and have arrived safely in Winnipeg. Along the way, they were joined by walkers from York Factory First Nation and Tataskweyak Cree Nation. The group will be heading to the Manitoba Legislative Building on September Read More…
Most trades are recognized internationally and provide a great source of income to live and raise a family within Canada. Decades ago, it would be hard-pressed to find a woman working within the various trades industry dominated by men. Fortunately, society has evolved enough to understand that given the opportunity, women can do any job Read More…
Garrison Settee second term victory was expected and unanimous Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. held an election for the position of Grand Chief today at the MKO’s 40th Annual General Assembly. The candidates for the role of Grand Chief were Ken Bighetty and Garrison Settee the incumbent. Chiefs, Councillors, and Headmen of MKO Nations were eligible to vote in Read More…
The National Child Care plan reduces child care to $10 per day The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Through the agreement, the Government of Canada is providing over $10.1 million in funding over four years to Read More…
Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF provides infrastructure funding for major projects within the country By Dami Igbinyemi Communities across the country are on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic and they need know that their public services and public spaces are safe and reliable. That is why the Government of Canada has been providing huge financial Read More…
Nunavut goes 28 days without a COVID-19 case By Dami Igbinyemi On January 25th, 2020, Canada reported its first case of COVID-19 from a 56-year-old patient “Patient Zero” returning from China. Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, Nunavut remained the only one in Canada without a confirmed case of COVID-19 for eight months. Read More…
Lagimodiere’s introduction as Manitoba’s New Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations was disastrous. By Maryam Razzaq Moments after Alan Lagimodiere is sworn in as the new Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations by Premier Brian Pallister, he makes appalling and shocking remarks about the goal of residential schools. At a time when Canada Read More…
Federal government supports tourism infrastructure in Yellowknife, NWT The tourism industry plays a key economic, social and cultural role in the Northwest Territories, and is an important part of diversifying the Northern economy. The Canadian Government has supported the industry since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has demonstrated its commitment to helping the Read More…
Federal support for fisheries and sealing in Nunavut provides jobs and opportunities TDS News – Nunavut’s fishing and sealing industries are key economic drivers in the territory, supporting the livelihood of generations of Inuit. These industries are a source of sustainable economic development in Nunavut, providing jobs for Nunavummiut, as well as presenting a significant potential Read More…
