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2013 Outstanding Volunteers Honoured
May 7, 2013 – YELLOWKNIFE (May 7, 2013) – NWT volunteers will be recognized at the 2013 Outstanding Volunteer Award ceremony in Hay River on Friday, May 10, 2013. The annual awards provide an... Read the rest GNWT submissions on NWTel Modernization Plan May 6, 2013 – YELLOWKNIFE (May 6, 2013) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is participating in the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) proceedings to review Northwestel’s Modernization Plan and Other... Read the rest Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Apr 26, 2013 – WASHINGTON – Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn today announced that Wendi Cole, a member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe in South Dakota and student at the Southwestern... Read the rest NWT has significant presence at Northern Scene in Ottawa Apr 26, 2013 – YELLOWKNIFE (April 26, 2013) – Northwest Territories (NWT) Commissioner George Tuccaro and Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Jackson Lafferty took part in the launch of Northern Scene at the... Read the rest
Our Towns, Our Future review sets new direction for solid waste management
May 3, 2013 – WATSON LAKE—The Government of Yukon and the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) have produced a findings report on the territory’s solid waste management system, highlighting ways to work together to... Read the rest Watson Lake water infrastructure overhaul progressing well May 3, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—Work is well underway in Watson Lake on a major $7.5 million water and sewage infrastructure project. The project is being jointly funded by the Yukon and federal governments under... Read the rest Yukon is first jurisdiction in Canada to require carbon monoxide detectors in residences May 3, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—The Oil-Fired Appliance Safety Statutory Amendment Act was passed in the Yukon Legislative Assembly yesterday, making Yukon the first jurisdiction in the country to pass legislation requiring carbon monoxide detectors... Read the rest Darnley Bay Completes Property Payment Apr 10, 2013 – Darnley Bay Resources Limited (the "Company" or "Darnley Bay") has made a payment of $440,896, comprised of expenses, administrative fees and interest owing with respect to a previous drill program,... Read the rest
Premier leads tourism trade mission to Europe
May 9, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—Premier Darrell Pasloski will lead a Yukon delegation on a tourism trade mission to Europe early this fall. Focusing on German-speaking Europe and the United Kingdom, the trade mission will... Read the rest New tourism data highlights strength of industry May 7, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—Data captured in the Yukon Visitor Tracking Program carried out last summer has confirmed the importance and growth potential of Yukon’s tourism industry to the territory’s economy. “Yukon is attracting... Read the rest Touring Artist Fund allows artists to grow new audience appreciation May 7, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—Seven Yukon artists are sharing $23,000 through the Government of Yukon’s Touring Artist Fund to tour their work to outside audiences and develop their professional skills. “Touring offers Yukon artists... Read the rest Tourism and Culture minister helps bring focus to Yukon artists in Ottawa Apr 25, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—Yukon artists are front and centre as the Northern Scene Festival launches in Ottawa today. As part of the opening day, Tourism and Culture Minister Mike Nixon will greet audiences... Read the rest
Triumphant Return Victory Celebration
Mar 10, 2013 – After arriving at the Winnipeg James Armstrong International Airport, there were several hundred people present greeting the Métis leaders. A rally was held immediately after they arrived at the Louis... Read the rest Victory: Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Mιtis Land Claims in Manitoba Mar 8, 2013 – Ottawa, Ontario, March 8, 2013 – This morning the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Métis are entitled to a declaration that Canada failed to implement Section 31 of... Read the rest GNWT Signs Devolution AiP Mar 8, 2013 – BEHCHOKO (March 8, 2013) – In a public ceremony in Behchokǫ̀ today, the Tłįchǫ Government signed the Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement-in-Principle (AiP). “The Tłįchǫ have the Tłįchǫ... Read the rest News Release: GNWT and partners meet to advance First Nation, Inuit and Mιtis cancer control Mar 1, 2013 – Yellowknife (March 1, 2013) – Representatives from the Department of Health and Social Services together with invited community guests and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer will meet on March 4,... Read the rest
Employment Standards Act amendments help parents of murdered, missing, or critically ill children
May 10, 2013 – WHITEHORSE— Parents who need to take time from work to care for a critically ill child, or deal with the trauma of a murdered or missing child, will be protected... Read the rest Yukon highlights Emergency Preparedness Week May 9, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—Community Services Minister Elaine Taylor joins Public Safety Canada and Canada’s provincial and territorial emergency management organizations in recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week May 5 to 11. “Natural disasters like forest... Read the rest Legislative changes and carbon monoxide detector program to improve public safety May 2, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—With the expected passage of Bill 57, the Oil-Fired Appliance Safety Statutory Amendment Act, Yukon will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to require carbon monoxide detectors in all residences... Read the rest New rules in place to reduce risk of Chronic Wasting Disease in Yukon May 2, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon is prohibiting the import or possession of members of the deer family (cervids) killed outside of Yukon to minimize the risk of introducing Chronic Wasting Disease... Read the rest
NWT Aboriginal Languages Celebrated during March
Mar 6, 2013 – YELLOWKNIFE (March 6, 2013) – March is Aboriginal Languages Month and the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) will be using some innovative technology to deliver important messages to... Read the rest Youre Gonna Eat Here Contest Winners Will Experience Yukon Hospitality and Northern Cuisine Feb 15, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon and Food Network Canada are partnering on a new travel promotion that includes a contest to bring two lucky Canadians to the territory to experience Yukon... Read the rest NWT Films Profiled in Ottawa and Across Territory Feb 11, 2013 – YELLOWKNIFE (February 11, 2013) – Northwest Territories films and film-makers are the focus this month, with screenings of NWT films at NWT Days in Ottawa and a traveling road tour... Read the rest Call for submissions offers unique opportunity for Yukon artists Dec 20, 2012 – WHITEHORSE—The Yukon government’s annual call for submissions to the Permanent Art Collection includes an opportunity for artists to have their artwork professionally photographed. “The Yukon Permanent Art Collection is an... Read the rest
Youre Gonna Eat Here Contest Winners Will Experience Yukon Hospitality and Northern Cuisine
Feb 15, 2013 – WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon and Food Network Canada are partnering on a new travel promotion that includes a contest to bring two lucky Canadians to the territory to experience Yukon... Read the rest NANA: United Fresh Recognizes NMS and Kiana School Salad Bar Aug 20, 2012 – Students in Kiana School enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables every day in their salad bar, even though their small Inupiat village is 30 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Principal... Read the rest Better Public Information on Liquor Licence Applications Sep 3, 2009 – The Yukon Liquor Board has unveiled a new policy aimed at increasing information to the general public about liquor licence applications. “The board has listened to concerns expressed during recent... Read the rest Liquor Act Amendments Tabled Today Mar 25, 2008 – A number of amendments to the Yukon Liquor Act were tabled during the spring sitting of the legislative assembly. “These proposed amendments represent the expressed desires of Yukoners gathered during... Read the rest
Yahoo Finance: Victorias Secret Apologizes for Fashion Show Gaffe
Nov 13, 2012 – The annual Victoria's Secret fashion show taped last Wednesday caused a minor stir last week — but not because of any sexy underwear on display. Several Native American groups called... Read the rest Indigenous Celebrities: Georgina Lightning (Plains Cree) Aug 1, 2012 – Georgina Lightning is a Native American film director, screen-writer, and actress. Lightning was born in Edmonton, Canada, and is a Mushwatchees Cree, registered with the Samson Band of the Hobbema... Read the rest Indigenous Celebrities: Cody Lightning (Plains Cree) Jul 1, 2012 – Cody Lightning (born August 8, 1986) is a Cree Native American actor. He is son of Georgina Lightning, and brother of William Lightning and Crystle Lightning.[1] Nominated for the Young... Read the rest Indigenous Celebrities: Actress - Julia Jones (Chickasaw and Choctaw) Jun 1, 2012 – Many people don't hear about Native people because we're so underrepresented. So this is us recognizing and supporting our very own indigenous celebrities that haven't gotten all the recognition that... Read the rest Search ArcticBusinessJournal
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Newest Articles • 5/10 Employment Standards Act amendments help parents of murdered, missing, or critically ill children • 5/9 Premier leads tourism trade mission to Europe • 5/9 Yukon highlights Emergency Preparedness Week • 5/7 New tourism data highlights strength of industry • 5/7 Touring Artist Fund allows artists to grow new audience appreciation • 5/7 2013 Outstanding Volunteers Honoured • 5/6 GNWT submissions on NWTel Modernization Plan • 5/3 Our Towns, Our Future review sets new direction for solid waste management • 5/3 Watson Lake water infrastructure overhaul progressing well • 5/3 Yukon is first jurisdiction in Canada to require carbon monoxide detectors in residences • 5/2 Legislative changes and carbon monoxide detector program to improve public safety • 5/2 New rules in place to reduce risk of Chronic Wasting Disease in Yukon • 5/2 Five-year busing contracts awarded • 5/2 Yukon Medical Council resumes work • 4/26 Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs • 4/26 NWT has significant presence at Northern Scene in Ottawa • 4/26 NWT has significant presence at Northern Scene in Ottawa • 4/26 FireSmart workshops promote community protection from wildfire • 4/25 Secretarial Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform to Hold Next Public Meeting April 29 in Nashville • 4/25 GN Disappointed with European Court Decision on Seal Ban • 4/25 Tourism and Culture minister helps bring focus to Yukon artists in Ottawa • 4/24 Public Service Announcement • 4/23 Yukon government joins call for national public inquiry • 4/22 Premier announces senior management appointment • 4/22 Yukon Medical Council appointed • 4/19 GMVF Program Results in Record Prices for NWT Fur • 4/19 Yukon Imagination Library to receive additional funding • 4/17 Bridges Cafι now open in the Main Administration Building • 4/16 Washburn Announces BIA to Reopen Applicant Search for Alaska Regional Director Post • 4/16 Yukons Northern Scene artists featured in kickoff event • 4/10 Darnley Bay Completes Property Payment • 4/10 Presidents Fiscal Year 2014 Indian Affairs Budget Focuses on Strengthening and Supporting Tribal Nations • 4/5 Darnley Bay Announces Shares for Debt Settlements • 4/5 Bristol Bay Choose Respect speaker offers challenge to community • 4/4 Yukon government releases feedback from Peel Watershed Land Use Plan consultation • 4/4 News Release: Department of Education, Culture and Employment launches new website • 4/4 HSS Report Looks at Causes of Hospitalization in the NWT • 4/3 Critics of oil tax overhaul rally • 4/3 Parnell discusses 5-year fiscal plan for Alaska • 4/2 Turner reappointed to Board of Game • 4/1 Governor Thanks Choose Respect Communities • 3/28 Governor Welcomes ANCSA Regional's Support • 3/27 Gov signs bill designating Vietnam Veterans Day • 3/26 Public review of proposed changes to Animal Health Act launched • 3/26 GNWT Wraps Up Second Aboriginal Languages Symposium • 3/26 Parnell declares this Tsunami Preparedness Week • 3/25 Yukon government to amend the Education Act • 3/25 Canadian Zinc Receives Proposed Water Quality Conditions in Draft Water Licence for Prairie Creek Mine • 3/22 Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women Fund recipients announced Ads
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