Wildfire near Tsiigehtchic measured at more than 45,500 hectares
Last week, the wildfire burning along the Mackenzie River about 90 km east of Tsiigehtchic was measured at 27,319 hectares in size.
As of Aug. 4, it has spread to approximately 45,530 hectares, according...
Lesa Semmler to run for MLA of Inuvik Twin Lakes
For the past four years, the idea to run for MLA of Inuvik Twin Lakes had always been in the back of Lesa Semmler’s mind.
“It had to do with living here, growing up here,...
Tuktoyaktuk’s Science Day event highlights impacts of climate change
The Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk hosted a Science Day event on Aug. 1 to draw more attention to the impacts that climate change is having on the region.
A total of 17 organizations conducting research projects...
IRC marine project receives federal funding
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) received $300,000 in federal funding for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) Marine Program Coordinator project, which is an initiative of Transport Canada's nation-wide Oceans Protection Plan.
The funding came from...
Beaufort Delta schools awarded
Four schools from the Beaufort Delta Education Council each received over $1,000 from the GNWT for their participation and educational work in the 13th annual territorial "Drop the Pop" campaign.
Out of the 48 participating...
Inuvik RCMP officer runs to support youth programming
In an effort to provide more funding opportunities for youth-oriented programs across the North, avid runner and Inuvik RCMP officer Stephanie Leduc is looking to raise $5,000 before competing in a half-marathon later in...
Upcoming workshop to revolve around household energy consumption
Inuvik will host the first of three NWT energy literacy workshops in August, with a goal of creating awareness around energy consumption at the household level.
From Aug. 13 to 15, NWT residents are invited...
Youth committee looking to better support Inuvik youth
Members from the Inuvik Native Band’s Youth Committee are currently in the midst of putting together a youth governance board in order to better support local youth throughout the community.
Committee members Brayden Koe, Elliot...
Fire near Tsiigehtchic grows to more than 27,000 hectares in size
The wildfire 90 km east of Tsiigehtchic is burning along the Mackenzie River and has grown to 27,319 hectares in size, according to the Environment and Natural Resources’ NWT Wildfire update page.
"Crews are monitoring...
NEWS BRIEFS: Food bags for youth, art input and more
Food bags handed out to youth
Since the beginning of the month, the Inuvik Youth Centre has been distributing food bags that contain fruits, vegetables and other snacks to youth all over the community.
Every Monday,...
Festival fashion show a success for first-time coordinators
After visiting the very first Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto showcase in 2018, local artist Erica Lugt said that the experience ignited her curiosity in coordinating her own fashion show.
“I saw an opportunity. I find...
Inuvik youth receive hands-on lessons on science and tech
More than 20 youth from around the community participated in various science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related activities that were hosted for free by Actua at the Inuvik Centennial Library on July 19.
“Ideally,...
Online crafts store opens in Inuvik
An Inuvik-based online fabric and craft store was launched earlier this month, allowing seamstresses and artists from all over Canada to gain access to a wide variety of fabrics and other crafting accessories that...
Inuvik residents pick up water safety skills
Thanks to a couple of lifesavers from the Lifesaving Society’s Alberta and NWT branch, a few residents in town are now equipped with swimming skills that they can use when they find themselves treading...
High school credits being offered through Indigenous summer camps
High school students throughout the Beaufort Delta Region will have the opportunity to acquire school credits by participating in an on-the-land science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) summer camp hosted in Fort McPherson from...
Arctic wrestling company ready to rumble in the fall
Over a year ago, wrestling super-fans Dez Loreen and Wade Blu Gruben came up with the idea to put together their own wrestling match.
“It was going to be a video of the two of...
Youth climate change summit coming to Inuvik
Inuvik and other surrounding communities throughout the Beaufort Delta Region will be the focal point of Ecology North’s Young Leaders' Summit on Northern Climate Change event that’s taking place later this summer.
Around 11 to...
Construction of Delta Bible Camp complete
The construction for the First Bible Baptist Church’s youth summer camp, the “Delta Bible Camp”, was completed earlier in June, 12 years after the camp’s original foundation had been set.
“Everything was there waiting to...
Keeping Inuvik’s basketball tradition alive
Clinton Gordon was 16-years-old when he was invited to come out and play in the Inuvik Men's Basketball Club in 1997, a group that was formed in the late 1980s at Samuel Hearne Secondary...
Gearing up for the Great Northern Arts Festival
A total of 40 new and returning artists from around the nation will be featured in the 31st annual Great Northern Arts Festival (GNAF) that is scheduled to take place from July 12 to...
SPORTS TALK: Thinking caps on, kids … time to save Team North
Alright, so the Aboriginal Sports Circle of the NWT is no longer looking after the bill for Team North at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. In all honesty, I don't blame them for going...
Great Northern Arts festival announces schedule
Inuvik
The Great Northern Arts Festival (GNAF) has announced their special projects and performance schedule for the upcoming July 12 to 20 event.
This year there will be special presentations from the Inuit Art Foundation on...
The downtown core – not a cannabis store – is the real issue here
When it comes to having a cannabis retail store here in Inuvik, the concern that I've heard from several community members revolves around the potential of a weed business setting up shop in the...
Sachs Harbour celebrates Canada Day and Western Arctic Oceans Day
Canada Day festivities in Sachs Harbour were made extra special this year, as the community also hosted the Western Arctic Oceans Day celebrations on July 1 as well.
This was the third time that the...
Inuvik residents express concerns over potential location of cannabis retail store
During the Town of Inuvik’s third and final reading to amend a zoning by-law for cannabis related businesses on June 27, a number of residents voiced their concerns over the possibility of a cannabis...
Climate Action Inuvik hosts final march of the season
With summer break officially underway, politicians and residents joined members from the Climate Action Inuvik group for one final march and rally on June 28.
“This is our last march of the season. I just...
Inuvik airport receives funding to help combat impacts of climate change
In an effort to make Inuvik’s Mike Zubko Airport more resilient to the effects of climate change, both the territorial and federal governments announced on June 28 that they are investing $22 million to...
Inuvik youth completes 240 km cycling event
Before taking on the menacing 240 km Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay solo race event on June 15, the only other long distance race that 17-year-old Dalton McLeod had participated in was a five...
Gearing up for summer literacy
All six communities within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region will be hosting their own summer literacy day camps from July 2 to 19.
Britney Selina, the youth program organizer with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC), said...