Opinion

Complacency is developed and is fed by frustration and not being heard.

Well, what do you know. CBC has reported that court documents show that Rick Edjericon owes the territorial government $113,000, yet he was able to run for and get elected as MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh. Whoa!

Anyone want to be a Russian athlete these days? Exactly.

When challenged on obvious failures, it’s sad to hear GNWT ministers sticking to poorly crafted scripts. I feel I have to say something and I think Dave Poitras, Chief of Salt River First Nation in Fort Smith, feels the same way.

It was symbolic, poignant and a little sad. One day at the dump I came across a wooden sign lying on the ground. It said “Compassion. Something we could all use more of.” It had been broken into pieces by a vehicle driving over it, so nothing to salvage and it would soon be buried in the dump with the other garbage. Perhaps this was an omen for our current times.

The K’amba Carnival kicks off this weekend for the 40th year and there is likely no better symbol to reflect on the importance of volunteers in our community.

The recent announcements about the lifting of covid-related restrictions are welcome news for many Northerners. Most of us have been looking forward to returning to “normal” and carrying on with our daily lives.

Whether in the home, in schools or interacting in the many workshops put on throughout the territory by dedicated staff and volunteers, our Elders are among the greatest treasures in society.

As I write I am in the middle of moving into a new house. I find moving to be so stressful. I feel out of sorts when my belongings are disorganized and in boxes. I don’t like chaos and that’s what moving is for me. I never realize just how much clutter I accumulate until I actually move.

Everyone wants to be famous for something, right? That includes David Eliuk.