On day one of the Dene National Assembly, leaders set out what a meaningful partnership on major projects should look like. Water was another big topic.

Antoine Mountain, a survivor of three NWT residential schools, will speak at a ceremony in Ottawa to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The GNWT said work to provide "practical and sustainable" service in Indigenous languages is taking longer than planned after "considerations" were raised.

Students and staff from Yellowknife's Weledeh and St Patrick schools took part in an annual healing walk for truth and reconciliation.

The City of Yellowknife pushed back at suggestions that a major new water line could trigger development of Tin Can Hill, saying nothing of the sort is planned.

The NWT government is working toward setting up an arm's-length agency to help deliver the Mackenzie Valley Highway and potentially other major projects.

The NWT government says it is no longer buying polar bear pelts from harvesters, nor providing advances for them, as they are no longer selling at auction.

The Office of the Auditor General has begun a review of emergency management in the Northwest Territories. It's expected to report back next year.

The chief of Behchokǫ̀ and MLA for Monfwi both say new federal funding to address water and sewer infrastructure issues in Rae will "make a huge difference."

Here's where you can find walks, ceremonies, community meals and other events marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across the NWT.

Yes, a Newfoundland accent is a plus. Casting has begun for Yellowknife's version of hit "9/12" musical Come From Away, where 12 people play more than 70 roles.

Délı̨nę residents are being told to boil their drinking water for at least one minute before consuming it or using it to prepare food. Muddy water is to blame.

Colville Lake, Fort McPherson and Ulukhaktok received some of the largest sums as Ottawa announced funding for NWT water and sewer projects. Here's the list.

Fallen trees that caused power chaos in Fort Smith on Saturday may have been weakened by drought and wildfire, the NWT Power Corporation said.

Yellowknife Catholic Schools is introducing Open Parachute, a district-wide program teaching students skills to manage emotions, stress and challenges.

Twenty-two Yellowknifers chose to run more than 25 kilometres on a chilly fall day, not for a medal but for the food, fire and friends awaiting them at the end.

Organizers who brought horses back to Yellowknife this summer after several years' absence say the program "went spectacularly," with a surge in interest.

The NWT's appeal court backed a judge who found that, in some cases, mandatory minimum jail sentences for child sexual abuse material don't make sense.

Heavy rain and winds gusting to 75 km/h drove a day of misery for Fort Smith residents – and power crews – as the town staggered through a series of outages.

The NWT's legal aid office is trying to make a "better effort" to bring outreach clinics to more of the territory's communities.

After 76 days on the water, Mike Ranta and dog Spitziii reached Yellowknife from Tuktoyaktuk, raising money for veterans and first responders.

Yellowknife author Cathy Modeste-Short’s first book has been selected for a Unesco collection celebrating Indigenous and endangered languages.

The YWCA NWT removed its executive director and hastily postponed an annual general meeting that had been scheduled for Saturday.

PSAC North joined labour groups and unions panning proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code. The federal government says its bill will help resolve conflicts.

Gwich'in Tribal Council leaders say they will hold a meeting to find a path forward for member groups after this week's failure to hold an annual assembly.

The Village of Fort Simpson says it has nearly eliminated what was a million-dollar budget deficit, in part through retirements and layoffs.

Affordability challenges in northern Canada are being scrutinized by a federal committee as Ottawa looks to the North for its major projects and defence agenda.

The NWT's ombud, which handles government-related complaints, is seeking more power to examine "private contractors or individuals providing care to children."

The GNWT-run Hide and Fur Shop in Yellowknife closes for good on Friday. The territory says it's no longer needed as local firms can now handle distribution.

Hay River is set to receive more than $12 million in federal and territorial funding for the development of a long-term care home and new solid waste facility.

The NWT Supreme Court fined a man after finding him in civil, but not criminal, contempt of court orders related to an ongoing dispute at Lindberg Landing.

An NDP MP and residential school survivors are pushing for the federal government to make permanent some funding programs that help communities address trauma.

A new community plan for Yellowknife passed second reading as council met for a final time before next month's election. Here's what else got done this week.

Every region of Canada saw population growth over the past year except the NWT. New data also shows how seniors make up an increasingly large demographic here.

The hamlet of Enterprise will swear in a new mayor and council on Friday, after the previous mayor and a councillor resigned in July.

Got experience with the justice system in the NWT? We want to hear from you as we put together a major new series on justice in Canada's North.

A Fort Smith couple lost their alpacas while fleeing 2023's wildfire. Three years later, the Flat World Alpaca farm is welcoming a new herd.

Tuktoyaktuk's mayor says new shore defences saved the hamlet from historic storm surge. Arctic communities are now teaming up to seek funding for erosion work.

A reconstructed bridge over the Redknife River in the Dehcho has reopened, allowing for the flow of water and migratory fish to a culturally significant site.

Ben Hendriksen, Yellowknife's outgoing mayor, withdrew his name from the list of candidates for city council in next month's election.

City council approved a 25-year transportation vision for Yellowknife. A lone councillor opposed used the moment to question the city's reliance on consultants.

The Gwich'in Tribal Council said on Wednesday it was moving its annual assembly to an unspecified later date, blaming quorum issues. What happened isn't clear.

Chief Elaine Auger of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation resigned, expressing concern about how other officials acted and alleging issues were ignored or minimized.

Behchokǫ̀'s Chief Jimmy Bruneau School entered an "internal lockdown" on Wednesday afternoon in response to what the school said were threats made by phone.

Devon Salisbury has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking in Norman Wells.

NWT residents, you have changed your clocks for the last time (probably). There will be no falling back, the territory confirmed on Wednesday. It's DST forever.

A ticket bought in the Northwest Territories scooped a $100,000 prize in Tuesday, September 22's Lotto Max Extra draw.

A Hay River resident wishes more support could be available to families like hers who faced hefty medical travel bills while navigating a health crisis.

"I'm frustrated and angry." A Yellowknife mother described the challenge of supporting her son, who has developmental disabilities, in the NWT. She's not alone.

Yellowknife's candidates for mayor, Garett Cochrane and Melissa Syer, will make their pitch to voters in a 90-minute Cabin Radio live broadcast on October 5.