Inuvik Drum

Across the globe and particularly in Canada, governments have yet to live up to one very specific call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, according to an Inuvik-based grassroots organization.

The Inuvik-based Beaufort Basketball League wrapped up its season May 12-13. Having played 20 games already, the five teams were well acquainted with one another as they battled over the two day tournament. The next season is expected to begin in the fall and organizer Clinton Gordon welcomes one and all to come out and shoot some hoops.

Our hearts go out to the people of Hay River and K’atlo’deeche First Nation, who, as of this writing still on evacuation order and likely wondering what, if anything, awaits them back at home.

Residents of Tsiigehtchic have voted in favour of becoming a hamlet after a plebiscite was held May 23.

In Canada’s far North, the RCMP doesn’t just dish out justice.

Youth at Moose Kerr School in Aklavik have been taking to the air since last December as the school’s gymnastics team. A group of 13 girls practice once a week, unless they’re called to do a performance at a school assembly. Proud coach Sandra Summers said the girls are strong, determined and love to learn new skills.

I see a wind turbine, I want to paint it black;

Though water levels have receded somewhat over the last 24 hours, Fort McPherson remains in a state of emergency and Aklavik is now on flood watch as the spring ice surge flows towards the Arctic ocean.

Nunavut and Yukon territory are donating $50,000 to the United Way to assist in the NWT’s fire and flood relief efforts.

Fort McPherson has declared a state of emergency as floodwaters have risen to the point of cutting off several key roadways.