Northwest Territories News
NWT using ‘traditional knowledge lens’ to engage evacuees
The territory's wildfire agency says translating updates into K’asho Got’ı̨nę and using maps has helped Elders to better understand what fire crews are doing.
The post NWT using ‘traditional knowledge lens’ to engage evacuees first appeared on Cabin Radio.Annie Piché becomes NWT Supreme Court judge
A Yellowknife lawyer who led a team of prosecutors focused on cases involving sexualized violence is the newest NWT Supreme Court judge.
The post Annie Piché becomes NWT Supreme Court judge first appeared on Cabin Radio.Old Town Glassworks holding 30th anniversary celebration
"We can't wait to share this special day with you all.” Old Town Glassworks plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary with free live music and food.
The post Old Town Glassworks holding 30th anniversary celebration first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT launches wildfire home assessment program
The NWT government is offering free assessments to reduce wildfire risk to properties in several communities.
The post NWT launches wildfire home assessment program first appeared on Cabin Radio.Det’on Cho acquires Northbest Distributors
Det'on Cho Management LP, which is owned by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, has acquired local food distributor Northbest Distributors Ltd.
The post Det’on Cho acquires Northbest Distributors first appeared on Cabin Radio.Childcare infrastructure fund open for applications
The NWT government is accepting proposals for the Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund which aims to preserve existing and create new childcare infrastructure.
The post Childcare infrastructure fund open for applications first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hay River teacher receives prime minister’s award
Pierre Cook, a teacher at École Boréale, was recognized for his 'exemplary teaching methods.'
The post Hay River teacher receives prime minister’s award first appeared on Cabin Radio.The NWT influence in National Geographic’s all-Indigenous issue
Photojournalist Pat Kane and artist Casey Koyczan represent the NWT in National Geographic's first all-Indigenous issue. Explore their contributions.
The post The NWT influence in National Geographic’s all-Indigenous issue first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvialuit-led conservation area created in northern Yukon
An area of northeastern Yukon will now be protected by the Inuvialuit following the signing of an agreement that creates a new conservation area.
The post Inuvialuit-led conservation area created in northern Yukon first appeared on Cabin Radio.Watch: Ukeladies return with Led Zeppelin Cabin Radio tribute
The latest parody song by a group of Yellowknifers wielding ukuleles focuses on Cabin Radio's battle to acquire an FM broadcast licence.
The post Watch: Ukeladies return with Led Zeppelin Cabin Radio tribute first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Tulita’s 2024 graduating class
Tulita celebrated its largest graduating class in years with a ceremony that passes knowledge, in the form of light, from Elders to grads and younger students.
The post In pictures: Tulita’s 2024 graduating class first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tony the scorpion finds new purpose at Royal Alberta Museum
Tony the scorpion, found in a Yellowknife bathroom, is now destined for a life of luxury in Alberta, teaching children about the international wildlife trade.
The post Tony the scorpion finds new purpose at Royal Alberta Museum first appeared on Cabin Radio.Virtual club for teen chefs launches in four NWT communities
After a culinary program in British Columbia became a hit among teenagers, the Northwest Territories has decided to introduce one of its own.
The post Virtual club for teen chefs launches in four NWT communities first appeared on Cabin Radio.Watch: Gathering to celebrate Indigenous peoples – and the Oilers
At the sacred Wıìlıìdeh Site, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation honoured National Indigenous Peoples Day – and helped people watch the big Oilers game, too.
The post Watch: Gathering to celebrate Indigenous peoples – and the Oilers first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Yellowknife’s fire division hosts open house
"I hope it makes people feel safer when they call us." Yellowknife's firefighters spent Saturday holding an open house for the community.
The post In pictures: Yellowknife’s fire division hosts open house first appeared on Cabin Radio.Watch: Teams race across Yellowknife in Prospector Challenge
Twenty-three kilometres of running, canoeing and portaging around Yellowknife looks like this. Grab a pack and a boat and follow us.
The post Watch: Teams race across Yellowknife in Prospector Challenge first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
Meet some of the thousands of people who came to the North Slave Métis Alliance annual fish fry that celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day in Yellowknife.
The post Yellowknife celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yukon reinforcements arrive to fight Fort Good Hope fire
Twenty firefighters from the Yukon arrive in Fort Good Hope on Friday to replace existing crews. The community's evacuation order has been extended.
The post Yukon reinforcements arrive to fight Fort Good Hope fire first appeared on Cabin Radio.Late Fort Smith veteran honoured for historical military role
Alexander Kennedy, who joined the 1880s Nile Expedition before moving to Fort Smith, is being honoured and given a new headstone at a ceremony in the town.
The post Late Fort Smith veteran honoured for historical military role first appeared on Cabin Radio.Listen: The song of a Truth and Reconciliation commissioner
Listen to a conversation with former Truth and Reconciliation commissioner Marie Wilson, a Yellowknifer whose new book "takes people on the journey" of the TRC.
The post Listen: The song of a Truth and Reconciliation commissioner first appeared on Cabin Radio.