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Délı̨nę, N.W.T., has replaced its gravel surface ice rink with concrete. The community's leaders said the upgrade will encourage healthy living and create opportunities for tourism and economic development.
The new agreement will enhance conservation of the area and will lead to long-term funding. It also formally recognizes the Sahtugot'ine's millennia-long stewardship in the region.
Delegates at the three-day meeting in Norman Wells, N.W.T., discussed the need to support Sahtu students, to create job and travel opportunities for young people, to improve health care for their members, and to extend the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government has elected Danny Gaudet as their newest chief. Gaudet beat out incumbent candidate Leeroy Andre by 29 votes.
The long road to clean power for First Nations communities Indigenous communities in oil sands country are taking the first steps to wean themselves off fossil-fuelled electricity. But even those who've made inroads are shying away from diesel-free ambition. March 3, 2021 Chief Allan Adam, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (Courtesy of Nick Kendrick/Green Planet Energy Analytics/Green Energy Futures) The tanker trucks normally come by the dozen over the winter road from Fort McMurray, Alta., during the few weeks the ice can hold their weight. They make the 4½-hour northbound trek laden with...