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Kivalliq Inuit Association Denounces Allegations
November 10, 2025 The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) is issuing this statement to address and condemn the recent illegal blockades impacting Agnico Eagle’s meliadine Gold Mine Operations and allegations circulating regarding its participation in the Terrestrial Advisory Group (TAG), which is an advisory group that provides technical oversight on Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine Gold Mine project’s […]
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Outcry from Gwich’in leaders over potential oil and gas drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – CBC
Oct 27, 2025 “There aren’t many places like this left in the world,” Vuntut Gwitchin chief says On Thursday, the Trump administration announced it would be opening up the entire coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing — the latest blow in a battle that’s been fought over the […]
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Construction begins on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of Canada is celebrating the start of construction on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project. With $52.5 million from the National Trade Corridors Fund under the Government of Canada, the GNWT has awarded a construction contract for $120.7 […]
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Vuntut Gwitchin Condemns Opening of Entire Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit for Oil and Gas Leasing
October 23, 2025 The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation strongly condemns the decision by the U.S. Department of Interior to open the entire Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. This sacred landscape, which we call Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit (The Sacred Place Where Life Begins) is the birthplace and […]
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Waste Reduction Week
October 21, 2025 Nunavut Waste Reduction Week is October 20 to 26, 2025! Across Canada, waste reduction is a year-round commitment centered on the goals of a circular economy, resource efficiency, and minimizing waste. We invite all Nunavummiut to join us in this important initiative. Visit the Department of Environment’s website and follow the Government […]
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2025 NWT Environmental Audit Confirms Ongoing Improvements to Environmental Regulatory System
October 21, 2025 The 2025 Northwest Territories Environmental Audit has noted the improvements in the GNWT’s work. The Audit is a legislated independent review that takes place every five years. The Audit examines how effectively the NWT’s environmental regulatory system is working, assesses how environmental information is used in decision-making, and evaluates progress on cumulative […]
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N.W.T. gov’t, water advocate raise concerns with proposed northern Alberta nuclear project – CBC
Oct 08, 2025 N.W.T. government says the draft guidelines ignore the transboundary water agreement The N.W.T. government and an Indigenous water advocate say they’re concerned a proposed nuclear power project in northern Alberta could impact the territories water and air quality and want to see proper consideration for northerners. A private company is proposing the […]
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Statement from Premier Pemberton on the recent visit by the Royal Canadian Navy
October 3, 2025 Premier Mike Pemberton has issued the following statement: “Last week, many Yukoners may have noticed more people in Navy uniforms around town. That’s because the Royal Canadian Navy hosted a community event over the weekend, giving Yukoners the chance to learn about the Navy and experience firsthand what the Naval Reserve has […]
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Government of Yukon strengthens environmental protection with new Contaminants Regulation
The Government of Yukon is taking action to protect the environment and safeguard communities by introducing a new Contaminants Regulation under the Environment Act that will repeal and replace the previous Contaminated Sites Regulation and the Spills Regulation. The new Contaminants Regulation establishes a modern framework that ensures cleanup efforts meet today’s highest environmental standards […]
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Government of Yukon provides update on remediation of Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine
September 25, 2025 The Government of Yukon continues to provide updates to Yukoners regarding progress on the remediation work and environmental monitoring of the Eagle Gold heap leach failure. The court-appointed Receiver has completed significant work to improve environmental conditions on and off site and to increase the stability of the heap leach facility. This […]
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