Elections, low water levels and Pride
Plus what we're reading
Hello readers, it’s Emily, Cabin Radio’s assistant editor, with another week of news from across the Northwest Territories.
Tłı̨chǫ communities held elections for chief and council earlier this week.
Bertha Rabesca Zoe was elected as the first female chief in Behchokǫ̀, Charles Nitsiza was elected as the new chief of Whatì and Doreen Arrowmaker was re-elected in Gamètì. Chief Adeline Football was acclaimed to a second term in Wekweètì after running unopposed.
As dozens of educational assistants in the territory face losing their jobs due to changes to Jordan's Principle changes, some told us what the personal and professional impacts could be. Two territorial ministers are urging Ottawa to take swift action to protect Jordan’s Principle supports in the NWT.
In other news, the Frank Gruben Pride Festival is taking place in Fort Smith this week while Pride events are planned in Yellowknife throughout the summer.
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
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1. Taltson hydro expansion will cost up to $3 billion, minister says
Connecting hydro systems on either side of Great Slave Lake – one of the GNWT's biggest ambitions – now comes with an expected price tag of up to $3 billion.
2. Diavik investigating possible Frame Lake aerator damage
The Diavik Diamond Mine says it is investigating "potential damage" to special equipment designed to reinvigorate a Yellowknife lake.
3. Yellowknife woman joins global March to Gaza
"We don't have a lot of time." A woman from Yellowknife is joining a march to Gaza's border to demand humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip
4. Many NWT rivers and lakes are still low – but how low?
Water levels on the Mackenzie River and Great Slave Lake remain "well below average" as the NWT drought enters a fourth year. These charts show where we're at.
5. Yellowknife sets out its approach to encampments, public safety
Councillors outlined the City of Yellowknife's responsibilities regarding encampments and what they expect of the GNWT. Meanwhile, a downtown encampment moved.
6. NWT judge rules six-year trial delay not unreasonable
A man is still facing drug trafficking charges in Yellowknife after six years. A judge ruled his right to trial within a reasonable time has not been violated.
7. South Asian group criticizes ‘openly hateful’ YK Facebook content
The newly formed Association of South Asians in Yellowknife condemned "blatantly racist, xenophobic and deeply harmful" views in a popular Facebook group.
8. In pictures: Punk rock band HYFY wins Main Stage Showdown
New band HYFY was crowned the 2025 Main Stage Showdown winner on Saturday night, winning a spot to play at Folk on the Rocks later this summer.
9. Yellowknife dancers prepare for Times Square and Broadway
Bella Dance Academy is sending 38 dancers to New York City next month. This weekend, they're getting ready for the Big Apple with a show in Yellowknife.
10. In pictures: Yellowknife Pride Parade illuminates city’s downtown
Hundreds of people lit up an otherwise grey downtown Sunday as the 2025 Yellowknife Pride Parade toured the city. Take a look at our best photos.
What we’re reading
What Photography Teaches Me about Surviving the News Cycle
“The news, the noise, the nonsense. It’s a bit much.” For The Walrus, Pat Kane writes about how photography and community help him when he feels overwhelmed by distressing daily news.
Filipino Northerners hosting special radio show in Tagalog to celebrate Philippines Independence Day
“We are happy here, we found a home here, and I think that's something worth sharing.” In a CBC North first, members of the North’s Filipino community held a one-hour radio special in Tagalog for Philippines Independence Day.