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Labour Views: It’s important to participate in elections

Labour Views: It’s important to participate in elections

The City of Yellowknife municipal election takes place today, though many residents have already started submitting their ballots via mail.
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Memories of the North: The origins of violence against Indigenous peoples

Memories of the North: The origins of violence against Indigenous peoples

We walked to honour the missing and murdered Indigenous Women on Oct 4.
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Tales from the Dump: City planning paramount for next council

Tales from the Dump: City planning paramount for next council

We are on the verge of our municipal election day.
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Northern Wildflower: Proposing off-grid housing communities in the NWT

Northern Wildflower: Proposing off-grid housing communities in the NWT

As the co-chair of the National Indigenous Feminist Housing Working Group (NIFHWG), I’ve been busy searching for better housing alternatives in response to the nationwide housing crisis.
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Tales from the Dump: How do you like them exploding apples?

Tales from the Dump: How do you like them exploding apples?

“The Bizarre Case of the Exploding Apples.”
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Notes from the Trail: Beware mining industry exploitation

Notes from the Trail: Beware mining industry exploitation

Just over a week ago, a mining company from the territories participated in an opening ceremony in Saskatchewan, where the rare earth elements extracted up here will be processed.
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When the Heart Says No: National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness

When the Heart Says No: National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness

Jean and I are in Toronto taking a few days of well-deserved rest after making a presentation to the first-ever National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness on Sept. 23. Woohoo!
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Memories of the North: Helping arrange the Pope’s visit to Fort Simpson

Memories of the North: Helping arrange the Pope’s visit to Fort Simpson

Thinking of what to do next with my life, I pick up the phone and it is Patrick Scott from the Denendeh Papal Office asking me to take on the role of fundraiser and finance officer for the Papal Visit to Fort Simpson.
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NWT Chamber of Commerce: Direct flights from NWT capital to south an endangered species

NWT Chamber of Commerce: Direct flights from NWT capital to south an endangered species

“Air Canada’s leadership and extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry.”
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Tales from the Dump: Long list of questions for council candidates

Tales from the Dump: Long list of questions for council candidates

Now that election campaigning has started, are you ready should one or more of the candidates come knocking at your door?
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