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Twenty-two Yukon-based projects awarded $895,388 from the Community Development Fund
July 17, 2024 The Government of Yukon has awarded over $895,000 through the Community Development Fund to advance 22 initiatives across the territory. These projects are assessed and selected for funding based on how they will benefit Yukoners, contribute to communities and create economic opportunities. This funding will support projects, events and initiatives that offer […]
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Yellowknife man to donate found artifacts to Fort Simpson Historical Society – NNSL
July 17, 2024 Discovered knife and axe head during moose hunt in 2014 A 24-year-old Métis man from Yellowknife will be donating several artifacts he found to the Fort Simpson Historical Society. Lucas Wick, 24, discovered the items while on a moose hunting trip with his father in 2014. The relics, which include a knife […]
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Apply for funding for small and medium-scale arts projects and events
July 15, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting funding proposals for both the Small and Medium Arts Project Grants for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Small Arts Project Grant provides up to $5,000 to emerging to mid-career artists, craftspeople and small groups to cover costs for small-scale arts projects (e.g., […]
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History Hunter: Edith Josie, the woman who made Old Crow famous – Yukon News
July 15, 2024 Yukoners of the 1960s and 70s will remember Josie and her impact on Yukon culture At the corner of Main Street and Fourth Avenue, beside the federal government building in Whitehorse, is a bronze bust with a plaque mounted below it. For a few months this spring, a brightly coloured head scarf […]
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Statement from Minister McLean and Minister McPhee on Pride celebrations in the Yukon
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued the following statement: “As Pride season events take place across the territory, our government proudly joins in the celebrations uplifting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and recognizes their significant contributions to the Yukon. Our government […]
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Stolen walrus carving returned to family after seven years buried in sand – Nunatsiaq News
Jul 5, 2024 Carving discovered during Iqaluit community cleanup after being stolen from family in 2017 It was Friday, June 14, community cleanup day in Iqaluit, and Erika Alexander had volunteered to pick up garbage on the beach behind the elders home. She saw what looked like an old Lululemon bag and bent down to […]
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Alianait Arts Festival ushers in 20th year with headliners Twin Flames – Nunatsiaq
Jul 3, 2024 Festival moves dates to July 6-9 to include Nunavut Day The Alianait Arts Festival is set to return to Iqaluit for its 20th year this weekend, this time with more of an “Inuit and Indigenous focus” say organizers. The festival dates are July 6 to 9 this year, a change from previous […]
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Winners of the 2024 “Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home” Photo Contest Announced
June 25, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2024 “Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home” Photo Contest. Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to be as prepared as possible for emergencies and disasters. All Northwest Territories residents are encouraged […]
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The NWT influence in National Geographic’s all-Indigenous issue – Cabin Radio
June 24, 2024 “I find these interviews a little bit mortifying,” says photojournalist Pat Kane. He prefers to be the interviewer, not the interviewee. Kane has called Yellowknife home for the past 20 years. “No one’s really kicked me out yet,” he jokes. He is one of the people representing Canada’s North in the July […]
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The Government of Canada supports the creation of the Gwichya Gwich’in Band Cultural Centre in the Northwest Territories
From: Canadian Heritage A functional space where Indigenous culture is shared and celebrated is important to the continued vitality of the community. It provides an economic boost to the community, is a gathering place for Elders, artists and residents, and becomes a destination for visiting artists and tourists. It ensures that traditional knowledge is accessible […]
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