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Popular fishing lake near Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., unexpectedly drains
Angus Lake near Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., a popular fishing spot, has unexpectedly drained, according to people who frequently use the area. One researcher says it's not likely to come back.
Smoke, but no danger, as Dempster Highway wildfires burn near Fort McPherson, N.W.T.
Two fires along the Dempster Highway near Fort McPherson are causing smoky conditions, but N.W.T. Fire officials say there is no danger to property or the highway.
Māori group visits N.W.T. to learn about Inuvialuit wildlife management
Eight Māori people from New Zealand spent the last week in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., learning about the Inuvialuit culture and wildlife management systems.
'Busy, living healthy and having fun': Young Ulukhaktok wrestlers learn life skills on the mats
The second annual Inuit wrestling tournament in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T., was scheduled for Wednesday night, but cold weather and rainy conditions kept grapplers from competing in the event. Instead, some youth-friendly games were played on the mats before the group moved the gathering indoors.
Inuvik's youth centre to stay closed until end of August
The Inuvik Youth Centre will remain closed until late August due to financial constraints. The centre closed its doors in March and stopped its programming.
Gwich'in language symposium was 'good medicine,' says organizer
A five-day symposium on the Gwich'in language was held last week near Inuvik, N.W.T. The week was one of storytelling, sharing knowledge, and traditional activities like fish cutting and fiddling.
Construction set to begin on Inuvialuit heritage centre in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T.
Saliqmiut, the Tuktuuyaqtuuq Centre for Arts and Culture, will serve as a community meeting space, performance centre, and information resource about the culture and traditions of the Inuvialuit from Tuktoyaktuk.
Gwich'in Tribal Council member concerned over lack of remote option at Inuvik meeting
The president of the Nihtat Gwich'in Council in Inuvik, N.W.T., is expressing concern over the Gwich'in Tribal Council's decision not to let people participate remotely in its most recent board meeting.
Gwich'in council leaders say Town of Inuvik excluding them from community decisions
The president of the Nihtat Gwich'in Council in Inuvik, N.W.T., said he wants to see more effort from the Town of Inuvik when it comes to including the Gwich'in leadership in decision making in the community.
School gym ready to use again after renovations in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T.
Students in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., returned to a newly-renovated school on Tuesday morning. The renos are part of an ongoing project to improve the 35-year-old Mangilaluk school building.