The Vuntut Gwitchin government in Old Crow, Yukon, has declared a state of emergency because of nearby wildfires and heavy smoke in the community. It's also asking the territorial government for more help to prepare for "escalating conditions."
Pauline Frost is starting off on a new political career after being sworn in Wednesday as the new chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Yukon. CBC spoke with Frost about the swearing-in ceremony, and about her hopes as leader of the community.
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