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AWA's Holiday Craft Market
AWA’s Holiday Craft Market • • • Text by Jill Girgulis, photos by Jill Girgulis and Debborah Donnelly We held our second annual holiday craft market on December 6, 2025 in the historic Hillhurst Cottage School. Shoppers and vendors alike braved the sub-zero temperatures for the festive occasion in support of local artisans and Wild Alberta.
The Health, Environmental and Financial Risks of Oil Sands Carbon Capture Projects Need to be Adequately Assessed by Alberta
May 14, 2024 | Canmore | Traditional territories of the Treaty 7 Nations – Yesterday Ecojustice, on behalf of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Alberta Wilderness Association, No to CO2 Landowner’s Group, Environmental Defence, and the Climate Action Network, submitted a request to the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to conduct an environmental impact assessment of the Pathways Alliance’s carbon capture project.
Meet Our 2023 Award Winners
Meet Our 2023 Award Winners • • • Each year, AWA presents the Wilderness Defender awards in recognition of the outstanding, dedicated contribution these individuals give Alberta’s wilderness and wildlife. This year’s recipients are: Dr. Leroy Little Bear If knowledgeable people are considered fountains, Dr. Leroy Little Bear is a waterfall. The Blackfoot researcher and professor emeritus at the University of Lethbridge, has no short supply of wisdom, and he shares it generously.
'A form of healing': How Pendleton coat workshops became a place to share grief Original
North·New Since the spring, Stephanie Crowchild has taught over 100 people how to make their own Pendleton coats in communities from Treaties one to 11. Recently, she held a four-day workshop as a guest instructor in Yellowknife. 'We're healing together, I'm healing with them. And sewing is our form of connection as women' CBC · Posted: Jan 22, 2023 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago Stephanie Crowchild made her first Pendleton coat at age 17, with the guidance of her mom and aunt.
Cambridge Bay residents lend a hand — and a Bobcat — to create ice rink on the sea | CBC News
North·New Cambridge Bay residents took matters into their own hands to create and ice rink on the frozen sea. The hamlet is without an indoor ice arena right now, as the old one has mould and structure problems, and the new one is still under construction.
Whatì residents asked to conserve power on Christmas Day
North People in Whatì, N.W.T., are being asked to conserve power on Christmas — a heavy power use day — due to a deteriorating power distribution system, which won't be replaced until spring. Deteriorating power cables prompted the warning · CBC News · Posted: Dec 22, 2022 4:29 PM CT | Last Updated: 21 minutes ago The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) has a request for Whatì, N.W.T., residents on Christmas Day — please limit your power consumption.
When high school isn't enough: 4 N.W.T. students on upgrading to go post-secondary Original
Kasandra Migwi is in her second year of study at the University of Alberta, and has about two and half years left. When she's done she'll have two degrees under her belt, one in Native Studies and the other in education. But getting there wasn't a smooth journey. It took over a decade to make the transition from high school to post-secondary education. After graduating at age 16 in 2007 in Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., she went through a series of upgrading programs over the next few years.
The Tłı̨chǫ Highway opened 1 year ago. Residents say it brought change, both good and bad
North·New The Tłı̨chǫ Highway opened a year ago this week, connecting Whatì, N.W.T., with the national highway system. 'We see new people, new friends, which is really good for youngsters,' says one resident.
Baffinland set to head back to Nunavut communities for talks
‘There has to be that constant dialogue, in order to fully work together in collaboration,’ says Paul Quassa Baffinland Iron Mines is not giving up hope that it can win over Nunavut communities, along with the hunters and trappers groups. After the company’s proposed mine expansion project was rejected by the federal minister this week, Baffinland’s Paul Quassa says the company will head to communities before Christmas for more talks.
In wake of mine expansion rejection, Baffinland set to head back to communities for talks
Baffinland Iron Mines is not giving up hope that it can win over Nunavut communities, along with the hunters and trappers groups. After the company's proposed mine expansion project was rejected by the federal minister this week, Baffinland's Paul Quassa says the company will head to communities before Christmas for more talks. "We're constantly going to the communities," said Quassa, a senior advisor with the company and an Iqaluit city councillor.
Baffinland CEO disappointed by rejection of company's expansion project
North·New The head of Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation says he's disappointed the company's mine expansion project in Nunavut was rejected by the Northern Affairs minister, and that he's confident there is still community support for the project.
'Full Circle' photo exhibit in Fort Smith offers glimpse into the lives of residents 50 years ago
North·New In the 1970s, a man from southern California snapped hundreds of photographs of people who lived in and around the N.W.T. community. Now, over 50 years later, they are back in Fort Smith and on display.
'It's a genetic mutation,' says Yukon biologist of 1st recorded sighting of a black lynx
It's fairly common for the Yukon's Environment Department to receive reports of various wildlife spotted around the territory. But one report from August 2020, which recently came to the public eye, stood out to Yukon government biologist Tom Jung — it was the first-ever recorded sighting of a black lynx in Canada. The lynx was seen in the Whitehorse area and it was captured on video by someone living there.
France won't extradite former priest Johannes Rivoire, accused of sexually abusing Inuit children
France will not extradite a priest facing historical sexual assault charges in Nunavut, but there's still a chance he could be prosecuted in Canada by other means. A news release Wednesday from the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) says French authorities denied the extradition request for Johannes Rivoire on Oct. 14. The extradition request was made by the federal Department of Justice on behalf of the PPSC. French authorities said there are two reasons the request is being denied.
'We could have done a much better job,' says head of Yukon RCMP on Hidden Valley school sexual abuse case
Warning: This story contains details that some might find distressing. One of the failings of the Yukon RCMP's 2019 investigation into sexual abuse at Hidden Valley Elementary School in Whitehorse was not looking into whether there could have been more alleged victims after the initial investigation was launched. That's according to a review completed by B.C. RCMP on the case. While the final report has not yet been made public, a summary of the findings was shared with CBC.
Boosting Indigenous employment within N.W.T. gov't starts with better education, says Délı̨nę chief
To get more Indigenous people employed with the Northwest Territories government, grade school education in the communities needs to be bolstered. That would at least be a start, said Chief Danny Gaudet of the Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government. "The education system is really, really bad," Gaudet said. He said it's among the root causes preventing Indigenous people from working within the territorial government.
'Kind of a run-and-gun situation': Mountaineers capture the peril and beauty of climbing Mt. Logan in film
When John Bestfather set out to take on Canada's highest mountain in May 2021, his main goal was to climb Mount Logan, not necessarily to film a documentary. Nonetheless, he carried his camera around his neck for much of his journey with two ski mountaineers. The group also carried with them a GoPro camera and a tripod. "It was kind of a run-and-gun situation," he said. "We weren't going to film a movie, we were going to climb a mountain." On Oct.
Cambridge Bay welcomes an upswing of cruise ship tourists after 2 years of quiet
It was a happy moment for Peter Avalak this summer as visitors stopping in by the boatload arrived in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Avalak, who was born and raised in the hamlet and is a carver, has often led group tours there over the years. “I look forward to this every year,” he said.
Cambridge Bay Welcomes An Upswing Of Cruise Ship Tourists After 2 Years Of Quiet
It was a happy moment for Peter Avalak this summer as visitors stopping in by the boatload arrived in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Avalak, who was born and raised in the hamlet and is a carver, has often led group tours there over the years. “I look forward to this every year,” he said. “I’m proud to show off my community.” In recent years, traffic into the community came pretty much to a stop.
Cambridge Bay welcomes an upswing of cruise ship tourists after 2 years of quiet
It was a happy moment for Peter Avalak this summer as visitors stopping in by the boatload arrived in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Avalak, who was born and raised in the hamlet and is a carver, has often led group tours there over the years. "I look forward to this every year," he said. "I'm proud to show off my community." In recent years, traffic into the community came pretty much to a stop.
Northern Affairs minister approves Baffinland’s temporary production increase - with conditions
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. can officially increase its production until the end of this year at the Mary River Mine in Nunavut’s Qikiqtaaluk region. A letter from Dan Vandal, minister of Northern Affairs, dated Tuesday, said that after considering the proposal carefully with the other responsible ministers, he decided to accept the Nunavut Impact Review Board’srecommendation last monthto approve the temporary production increase.
'A storm is brewing': Counsellors head to Tuktoyaktuk as mayor says town is in a mental health crisis
WARNING: This story discusses suicide. It's been a difficult few years, and a particularly hard past several months in the community of Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., says the mayor. Right now, the community is working on ways to address a mental health crisis, one that seems to especially loom over young people in the region. In the last year, there have been four deaths by suicide, all which happened in the last three months, said Mayor Erwin Elias.
Hay River mayor, N.W.T. gov't say they won't stop lobbying for dredging in community's harbour
The mayor of Hay River says she'll keep "pounding the table" when it comes to the issue of dredging — or lack thereof — in the community's shipping channel that pours into Great Slave Lake, and she hopes "people are listening." Hay River is a hub for Canadian Coast Guard operations and shipping further North. However, in parts of the channel is a buildup of sediment, which sometimes creates obstacles for boats passing through. "It's an ongoing problem," said Mayor Kandis Jameson.
2 more candidates put their name forward for Yellowknife election
Two more people will by vying for a spot on Yellowknife's city council in the upcoming municipal election. On Wednesday, resident Ben Hendriksen submitted his nomination papers to become a candidate for council, according to a news release. Hendriksen, originally from St. Catharines, Ont., has a background in public policy and moved to Yellowknife in 2011 for work as a policy analyst, the news release said.
Whitehorse residents have their say on the city's draft official community plan
Some Whitehorse residents are pushing back against the city's proposal to build a road through McIntyre Creek, a wildlife corridor and area full of trails. It's one of several concerns that were raised Monday night when at least 50 residents packed city hall to share their thoughts on the official community plan directly with city council for the first time. The draft plan, released in May, is the city's first community plan in a decade.
Iqaluit businesses, organizations grapple with staffing shortages
It seems that staffing shortages in Iqaluit are not just limited to nursing and healthcare. From the city's pool to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 168 and Arctic Ventures Marketplace, some employers in the city are having difficulty hiring and retaining staff. On Monday, the City of Iqaluit said its aquatic centre will move to "significantly" reduced hours starting Thursday. A notice from the city's recreation department said a staff shortage is to blame.
Nunavut man recalls grandfather whose carvings are on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Bobby Suluk remembers just a few details about his time with his late grandfather, John Pangnark. One is of sleepovers at his grandparents' home in Arviat, Nunavut, where bedtime was at 6 p.m. so as to prepare for their early wakeup — at 3 a.m. Another is of his grandfather's dog team, which Suluk recalls, he never rode too fast. But above all, Suluk remembers his grandfather's soap carvings.
CBC Yukon says 'happy trails' to longtime radio show director Roch Shannon Fraser
Even though Roch Fraser is leaving his day job, he says early mornings and busy days are still in his forecast. The longtime CBC Yukon Morning director is retiring after over 20 years as a broadcaster for CBC. He said he'll be sticking around the territory to run his Airbnb, visit with friends and family and go camping. Fraser was raised in Alberta, but by about 14 years old, he had already set his heart on living in the North after reading a Pierre Berton book.
Jehovah's Witnesses build worship space in Iqaluit, the furthest north of its kind, says volunteer
The Jehovah's Witnesses are putting down official roots in the North. The religious group is currently building a place for its congregation to meet — called Kingdom Hall — in Iqaluit. According to one local volunteer, it's set to be the group's furthest-north church. Jason Harrison, the project manager of the construction, said it "really plays a large role" in the lives of members there. "There are events throughout the week at our kingdom halls," Harrison said.
2 Old Crow religious landmarks designated as Yukon historic site
North·New Two churches in Old Crow, Yukon, are now considered a historic site within the territory. A ceremony was held on Thursday to commemorate the new status. Both churches 'are associated with vibrant communities, people, and events significant to Old Crow' CBC News · Posted: Aug 22, 2022 9:54 AM CT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago The community of Old Crow, Yukon, celebrated two Anglican churches that have recently been designated a historic site in the territory.
CYFN to build Indigenous-led women and children's shelter in Whitehorse
A new women and children's shelter will be built in the Yukon. On Wednesday, the territorial government and the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) announced that a chunk of land in Whitehorse will be transferred to the council to build the territory's first Indigenous-led shelter.
Why the Nuluujaat Land Guardians' counterclaim against Baffinland is unique in Canada Original
A recent legal move by the Nuluujaat Land Guardians, a group of Inuit protesters, to sue Baffinland Iron Mines is unusual in Canada, says one lawyer watching from afar. And it's made possible thanks to environmental legislation unique to Nunavut and the N.W.T., which allows people to take up claims of environmental damages within the territories on behalf of everybody who uses the area.
Nuluujaat Land Guardians countersue Baffinland over environmental damages Original
The Inuit protesters who formed a temporary blockade at Baffinland Iron Mine's Mary River mine last year, have filed a statement of defence in a lawsuit launched against them by the company. And, they've also launched a counterclaim of their own, alleging environmental damages related to the mine.
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The Northwest Territories government has agreed to sell Mactung to Fireweed Zinc Ltd, a private company, and it could make $15 million Read more
‘A shared understanding’: Northerners take in Pope’s apology while looking to next steps
For Natan Obed, the apology by Pope Francis on Monday to Indigenous people in Canada for the role the Catholic Church played in residential schools was a step in the right direction.
'A shared understanding': Northerners take in Pope's apology while looking to next steps
WARNING: This story discusses residential schools. For Natan Obed, the apology by Pope Francis on Monday to Indigenous people in Canada for the role the Catholic Church played in residential schools was a step in the right direction.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to visit N.W.T. for 1st time
The leader of the federal NDP will be visiting the Northwest Territories on Tuesday and Wednesday. Jagmeet Singh will be meeting with local leaders and community groups during his two-day visit which starts Tuesday, said Shane Pike, president of the Northwest Territories federal NDP. In a news release Monday, the NDP said Singh will meet with Tłı̨chǫ Region Chiefs on Tuesday afternoon. He'll then visit the Yellowknife's Farmers Market at Somba K'e Civic Plaza.
Feds promise $414K to N.W.T. to install up to 72 electric car chargers
A joint announcement between the Northwest Territories government and the federal government might help solve a "chicken before the egg problem" when it comes to electric vehicle uptake in the territory. On Wednesday, N.W.T. MP Michael McLeod announced during a virtual news conference that the federal government is putting $414,000 toward a program to install up to 72 electric vehicle charging stations in the territory from its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program fund.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates for Yukon gov't workers in high-risk settings might be lifted
COVID-19 vaccine mandates for Yukon government workers, volunteers and contractors in high-risk settings, including government-employed nurses, could be lifted soon. Tracy-Anne McPhee, minister of health, and Yukon's new chief medical officer of health, Dr. Sudit Ranade, held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to give an update on COVID-19. The recommendation came late last week from the interim chief medical officer of health, McPhee said, and it was endorsed by Ranade.
N.W.T.'s Dr. Kami Kandola, Dr. Andy Delli Pizzi win award for work in 'unprecedented time'
Two top doctors for the Northwest Territories have been recognized for their work during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you were planning to use your fire pit in Yellowknife tonight, you’ll have to hold off for the foreseeable
Operation plan coming for Iqaluit deep-sea port, but not opening this season, says minister
The Nunavut government will have an operation plan in place for Iqaluit's long-awaited deep-sea port in the next few months. That's according to Economic Development and Transportation Minister David Akeeagok. Despite the project's construction expected to be done by late August, Akeeagok told the Legislature earlier this month that there had not been a decision yet on who will run the port or how.
N.W.T. may have an 'average' wildfire season, says environment department
There have been more wildfires so far this year compared to the 10-year average in the Northwest Territories, but the season will likely shape up to be average, says Richard Olsen, manager of fire operations with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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