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Jessica McVicker’s Northern inspiration

Jessica McVicker’s Northern inspiration

In her 13 years living in the North, Jessica McVicker has developed a deep personal connection with many places in Yellowknife and beyond.
Stretch, breathe, hit! Free yoga class and pinata for frontline workers

Stretch, breathe, hit! Free yoga class and pinata for frontline workers

To thank local pandemic heroes with 8:30 p.m class
Rally in jeopardy: Organizer says funds insufficient for travel

Rally in jeopardy: Organizer says funds insufficient for travel

Group needs $1,500 to rally at YAC FEST on April 3
First wave of musicians announced for Folk on the Rocks; Joel Plaskett headlines

First wave of musicians announced for Folk on the Rocks; Joel Plaskett headlines

The first wave of lineup announcements for this summer’s Folk On The Rocks festival has been released with Joel Plaskett revealed as the headliner.
Television team seeks Northern youths for documentary series

Television team seeks Northern youths for documentary series

Picture This Productions, an Indigenous-owned production company based in Montreal, is seeking Indigenous youths ages 13 to 24 for a new documentary television series called Warrior Up!
Writers of all skill levels wanted for first NorthWords open mic of the year

Writers of all skill levels wanted for first NorthWords open mic of the year

Yellowknife writers of all genres and skill levels are invited to the first NorthWords open mic in more than a year, and only the second since the beginning of the pandemic.
Crook the Kid to headline first live NACC performance since beginning of the pandemic

Crook the Kid to headline first live NACC performance since beginning of the pandemic

With pandemic restrictions easing across the territory, the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) is gearing up for its first live show of the year — and the event will have special significance for its performers.
Indigenous dancers sought for chance to perform at JUNO Awards with Snotty Nose Rez Kids, DJ Shub

Indigenous dancers sought for chance to perform at JUNO Awards with Snotty Nose Rez Kids, DJ Shub

Applications close on March 31
Yellowknife-born actress creating residential schools documentary

Yellowknife-born actress creating residential schools documentary

Yellowknife-born Marika Sila has been making a significant impact as of late as an Inuk artist, having been featured in Elle Canada for helping to reclaim her culture, as well as working on a documentary on the fallout from residential schools.
Sweet chin music: Hay River fiddlers earn scholarships

Sweet chin music: Hay River fiddlers earn scholarships

Two fiddlers with the Purple Pick Studio have qualified for a new scholarship.