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Publication mail Contract #40012157 "Some people think the education gap will not be solved in our lifetime. They think it's big, too big, too complex, but ... they're totally wrong." 7 71605 00200 2 – MLA says education is key to increasing the number of Indigenous people working for the GNWT, page 15. 2 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 news NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 3 Did we get it wrong? News/North is committed to getting facts and names right. With that goes a commitment to acknowledge mistakes and run corrections. If you Judge gives Fort Good spot an error in News/North, call (867) 873-4031 and ask to speak to an editor, or email editorial@ nnsl.com. We'll get a correction or clarification in as soon as we can. News Hope killer seven years Briefs Colten McNeely stabbed Lloyd Edgi to death in 2017 by Natalie Pressman wound was a 10-centimetre blow to Edgi's through corrections Canada to keep Northern News Services heart. (McNeely) safe and allow him to make prog- Radilih Koe/Fort Good Hope Regardless of McNeely's "reckless" ress," said the judge. Colten McNeely was sentenced Wednes- actions, Mahar said, his "wanting to make A number of Edgi's family members day to seven years in prison after stabbing amends is not entirely without merit." and friends were present in the public gal- his friend Lloyd Edgi to death in Fort Good "This was a gross overreaction of the lery to hear McNeely's sentence. The NWT Hope three years ago. situation he found himself in," the judge said, Supreme Court heard Monday about how McNeely was originally charged with however "(McNeely) did not specifically Edgi's death impacted so many of their lives. second-degree murder. Justice Andrew intend to cause (Edgi) harm." Mahar called the Nov. 2 hearing "heart- Mahar found him guilty of the lesser crime breaking," acknowledging the hardships los- of manslaughter as McNeely's judgement Upper end of manslaughter ing Edgi has caused for much of the com- was "severely" impaired from alcohol and he Mahar told the court that manslaughter munity of 500 people. Mahar expressed appeared to be acting in self-defence. is a particularly difficult crime to sentence particular sympathy for Edgi's two young "The situation arose as a result of jealousy because of its broad spectrum of culpability children, who will grow up without their and intoxication," Mahar said in delivering ranging from near accident to near murder. father. his sentence. This offence is at the upper end of that scale, The judge also acknowledged McNeely's On the night Edgi died, the two men were he said. apology and the remorse he showed for his arguing over an affair between McNeely and "Were it not for the level of intoxication, actions. Edgi's partner. Edgi first assaulted McNeely this would have been second-degree murder. The offender told the court that he wishes Photo courtesy of Ken Smith on his house porch leaving McNeely with a The risk of death was clearly present." he "could take (Edgi)'s family's pain away," Gwich'in Tribal Council Grand Chief bloody nose before leaving the scene. Mahar told the court he would also rec- and that, "if time in jail could bring him Ken Smith, right, was presented a pair During the two-week trial, McNeely told ommend McNeely serve his sentence in the back, I'd be happy to serve all the time I've of gifts on behalf of the Gwich'in Nation the court he later sought out Edgi to sort "if at all possible," as got." by Dene National Chief Norman Yake- things out with his friend but armed himself he considers McNeely to be "a vulnerable McNeely also said he anticipates never leya Oct. 27. with a hunting knife for fear Edgi might inmate." being welcome back into Fort Good Hope. still be angry to the point of violence. When He said that McNeely appears before the Mahar said he hopes that changes. He GTC grand chief honoured by McNeely found Edgi, Edgi begun pushing court as a young man, and no evidence that told the gallery he hopes the community can Dene national chief and hitting him. McNeely used the knife to the events of Edgi's death were within char- "move to a place where some limited amount Somba K'e/ stop the assault. acter for McNeely. Mahar also acknowledged of forgiveness is possible." Gwich'in Tribal Council Grand Chief Ken McNeely stabbed Edgi nine times – all the present Gladue factors. "Mr. McNeely," Mahar said, "I hope you Smith was presented a pair of gifts on behalf of the in the area of his upper left chest. The fatal "I believe every effort should be made can forgive yourself, too." Gwich'in Nation by Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya on Oct. 27. The Dene Nation medallion and vest are presented to each of the five regional grand chiefs in the Northwest Territories who sit on the Dene Nation Executive Council. The med- allion was made by Lucy Ann Yakeleya and Judy Lafferty, and the vest was made by D'Arcy Moses. "I was surprised by the gesture," said Smith. "But I am very honoured to accept that medallion on behalf of the Gwich'in. "It's certainly isn't an item I will wear lightly. It's something I wear with tremendous pride, but also a level of responsibility. We must continue to move forward in the best interests of not only the Gwich'in people but more broadly the Dene Nation as a whole." – Eric Bowling Hay River pool expected to open today, Nov. 9 Hay River Preparations for the reopening of the commun- ity swimming pool have been going very well. During the Oct. 26 online meeting of town council, Stephane Millette, the director of recrea- tion with the town, said the pool's mechanical systems are operating well so far, along with the pool filters and pumps. "We do expect to be open to the public on Nov. 9," he said. Millette added that there is enough staff to allow the pool to be open seven days a week. It has been closed since March because of Covid-19 restrictions. – Paul Bickford ICC Elders Committee seeking new councillors Inuvik Inuvik Community Corporation is putting out a call for nominations to the Inuvik Elders Commit- tee, with five seats available. Open to Elders who are 60 years of age or older, the term is for a one-year commitment. Nominations opened Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Election Day is Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Forms can be picked up at the ICC office on Paul Bickford/NNSL photo 102 Mackenzie Road. A terms of reference form is also available from the office, which will outline mad hatter the roles and responsibilities of anyone who takes Nine-year-old Camryn Hunt – dressed as The Mad Hatter from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland – performed the office. on Halloween with a group of fiddlers, guitarists and a ukulele player from Linda Duford's Purple Pick Studio. – Eric Bowling They were entertaining seniors gathered on Oct. 31 in the clubroom of the Hay River Seniors' Society. 4 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 news NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 5 Dentists surprised to be left out of gov't meeting Dentists haven't travelled to communities since lockdown took hold in March by Blair McBride locations of phase one resumption of dental services." to three months to be part of these discussions as we Northern News Services However, Dr. Roger Armstrong, president of the are stakeholders. The lack of communication is just Lli Goline/Norman Wells NWT/NU Dental Association and owner of Great simply astounding." Federal and territorial leaders are scheduled to Slave Dental Clinic in Yellowknife, is puzzled as to Dr. Pirjo Friedman, a dentist at Adam Dental meet this week to discuss the resumption of dental why the association has been left out of government Clinic who has been making dental visits to the travel to small communities, but NWT dentists say discussions. communities for 10 years, said neither she nor her they've been left out of the discussion. "We have received no communication about this employer, Dr. H.M. Adam, were informed about the Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) upcoming meeting or the topics being discussed, let government talks. Minister said in the legislative assem- alone being invited to be a part of these discussions," HSS did not immediately respond to a request for bly Nov. 3 that the meeting would happen between he said. "We have been requesting over the last two comment. officials with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and HSS. Many dentists in Yellowknife haven't been able to make dental trips to the communities since March when pandemic restrictions emerged in the NWT, leaving patients with the sole option of flying to Yellowknife for emergency procedures. Medical transportation to Yellowknife is covered by ISC through the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program. Dentists say that the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO)'s Covid protocols concern- ing dentistry make visits impractical. Many com- munities have only a single room in their health cen- tres where dentists can work with patients, but their work would be slow and inefficient under OCPHO regulations on air exchange and purification times. Green told MLAs that senior leadership from ISC and HSS would meet to "get an update on a resump- tion plan that they have all been working on for the last little while that deals with current air exchange requirements and infection control standards so that the services are delivered safely to the people in the communities." NNSL file photo The minister said she anticipates an announce- Dr. Pirjo Friedman, at Adam Dental Clinic in Yellowknife, and other dentists say they ment will be made next week on the "timing and weren't informed about a meeting on dental visits between federal and territorial officials. 6 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 news K and K says it's time for R and R

photo courtesy of Tim McClelland Tim McClelland retired his airline services company K and K Expediting after 23 years of operation in Fort Simpson. Pandemic wiped out flight schedule for 22-year industry veteran by Blair McBride arrived, as he was juggling the expediting com- Northern News Services pany with the similarly named K and K Truck Liildlii Kue/Fort Simpson Rentals in Whitehorse, where he moved several K and K Expediting is packing it in after years ago. 23 years in the airline logistics business in Fort Still, the pandemic was the biggest financial Simpson. hit K and K took in its tenure and took away As one of the few aviation logistics compan- two-thirds of its business. ies in the Dehcho town, K and K was since "I think in the summertime, with no tourism 1997 the local agent for First Air and then for everybody was pretty hard hit," McClelland Canadian North when the airlines merged in said. "We had six flights per week for 22-and-a- 2019. It worked as an agent and contractor for half years and then we dropped down to almost other companies in that time as well. none." "The last flight we serviced was on Oct. 30," But he's glad that his four employees were said owner Tim McClelland. "It was a Canadian able to get hired by Canadian North, calling it a North flight from Fort Simpson to Yellowknife." "huge blessing in disguise" for his crew. K and K provided basically all the needed Looking back on his 23 years of working in services for Canadian North except aircraft Fort Simpson, McClelland said it was an hon- mechanics because the planes didn't stay in Fort our to serve the community and help them get Simpson. around in the air. "We had an office for everything that relates "(It's) full of awesome, beautiful people. I've to that airline," said McClelland. "We provided gotten to know quite a few people (there). We the management and skills necessary for the were agents for Buffalo Air Express, we were aircraft, loading and unloading, dealing with a Canada Post contractor. We delivered things passengers, delayed flights and lost baggage." to people and helped people move around. We McClelland had already decided to shut used to do medical travel. I was lucky enough to down the business before the Covid pandemic have good people working for me." news NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 7 Woman sentenced to four years after brutal stabbing Mandy Goulet serving jail terms for three offences at once, has 10 months left by Natalie Pressman when she punched him repeatedly in the face. and for assaulting a peace officer, three restrained," noting the 14 year maximum for Northern News Services In a pre-sentence report (PSR), Goulet said months. The terms are to be served concur- charges of aggravated assault. Behchoko that she "doesn't know where (her) anger comes rently. Otherwise, Charbonneau said, the sen- Charbonneau told Goulet it is in her best Justice Louise Charbonneau compared the from." tence would be "potentially crushing" at 48 interest, and the best interest of those around scene of a Behchoko assault to a horror movie The court heard that Goulet comes from a years in total. her, that she "understand what triggers her in delivering her decision on Mandy Goulet's "supportive family," and had a "good upbring- With the applied credit of Goulet's time anger," and learn to "get it under control." sentence Nov. 4 in the NWT Supreme Court. ing." served, she has 10 months left in custody, fol- "I wish you the best for the future," Charbon- Goulet, 24, was sentenced to three years In delivering her sentence, Charbonneau lowed by two years on probation. neau said to Goulet. "I hope you'll never have imprisonment on three charges including acknowledged Goulet's Indigenous back- A sentence Charbonneau called "very to be in a courtroom again." attempted obstruction of justice, assaulting a ground, adding that as her personal circum- peace officer, and aggravated assault based on stances are positive, Gladue factors are not as a stabbing which took place in January 2019. significant in reducing moral blameworthiness. Charbonneau told the court that in the Charbonneau called Goulet's "frenzied images entered as exhibits, the gash to the vic- anger," "out of control," and "frankly frighten- tim's forearm was so deep that bone was vis- ing." ible. Even after surgery to repair her forearm's "It is a matter of pure luck (Goulet) didn't hit nerve and tendon damage, the court heard that a vital organ and cause death." the victim was still not able to form a fist six Many similar cases of impaired disputes months after the injury and it is unclear wheth- turning violent appear before the court and end er or not they will ever fully recover. in homicide, she said, including a case of man- The victim needed 48 stitches after Goulet's slaughter that appeared in the same courtroom assault. earlier this week. "It is not difficult to imagine that this must In the defence's submissions, lawyer Jay have been an absolutely terrifying experience," Bran recommended Goulet be released on the the judge said. 528 days she has already served in custody. Goulet was convicted of attempting to Charbonneau said "time served would not obstruct justice because she tried to convince reflect the severity of these offences." the victim not to testify. "What (Goulet) showed herself capable of Goulet's charge on assaulting a peace offi- doing is very scary," Charbonneau said. "If this cer is unrelated, though all three were wrapped is what happens when she snaps, next time she up during the Nov. 4 sentencing. In Febru- could kill someone." ary 2020, while in custody at the Fort Smith For aggravated assault, Charbonneau sen- NNSL file photo correctional facility, an officer was escorting tenced Goulet to three years in prison. For Mandy Goulet was convicted of aggravated assault and attempting to obstruct Goulet from one side of the facility to the other attempted obstruction of justice, nine months, justice in Yellowknife court this week. 8 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 1257+:(677(55,725,(6 Editorial & Opinions Published Mondays Comments and views from News/north and letters to the editor Yellowknife office: Box 2820, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2R1 Phone: (867) 873-4031 Fax: (867) 873-8507 Toll free: (855) 873-6675 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.nnsl.com Housing Minister Paulie South Slave office, Hay River: Chinna, right, was not wrong Paul Bickford, Bureau Chief Phone: (867) 874-2802 to point out that community Fax: (867) 874-2804 Email: [email protected] and Indigenous governments Mackenzie Delta office, Inuvik: have to be involved in their own Phone: (867) 777-4545 housing plans and proposals. 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Last Flip to page 24 of the NWT's [email protected] something essential like the roof, week, Chinna's department was Housing Strategy, released in March Circulation Director: Amy Yang toilet or taps. under the microscope again at the Subscriptions: of this year, to find a passage that One year mail $75 This is all useful information but revelation that a pot of $60 million says that with maintenance costs Online (entire content) $50/year more interesting perhaps is what's in federal cash for housing had gone related to its current stock of 2,400 found on page 22 of 32: a 14-point untouched for two years. In order to units mounting, the NWTHC has no list of descriptors of what a Tlicho use it, the GNWT has to identify pro- intention of building new units with- home looks like from Elders in Gam- jects and commit to shouldering 25 out the involvement of "Indigenous NORTHERN NEWS SERVICES LIMITED per cent of their cost. 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Nor is there anything novel poration's National Housing Strategy Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta Press Councils Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce structed with logs and other resour- about the GNWT receiving and redis- for the NWT: that it will be used to Contents copyright – printed in the North by Canarctic Graphics Limited ces from the land, that is part of the tributing federal funding. So it is a expand the affordable/rent-assisted environment. bit puzzling that Chinna's response We acknowledge the Nous reconnaissons stock in the Northwest Territories financial support of l'appui financier du The primary goal of the NWT in the Legislature was to announce by 100 units, in other words adding the Government of gouvernement du Canada. Canada. Housing Corporation doesn't really that her goal is to hire a "co- eight per cent to the 1,156 units cur- address many of those descrip- investment project officer" before Member of the Ontario Press Council. 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We will do our best to ensure that a sufficient supply of adequate, decades in the making. find the complex and diverse solu- letters submitted by 3 p.m. on Thursday are printed in suitable and affordable housing None of this even contemplates Monday's News/North. tions that will put more roofs over to address the needs of NWT resi- addressing the Gameti Elders' list. more heads in 2021. editorial – opinions NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 9 Support for the Covid Secretariat

Northern News Services once and probably putting in crazy overtime. News outlets are reporting that some Also, the people who were doing the Secretar- MLAs wanted to remove GNWT funding iat's work can now concentrate on their own from the budget that is earmarked for the jobs. Woohoo. Covid-19 Coordinating Secretariat. Not cool!!! As Finance Minister Keep the Secretariat!!! said, "I think we peaked with 188 staff who CBC reports that MLA Jackson were redeployed in the course of fighting the Lafferty "made a motion to delete pandemic. When 188 staff are the funding for the secretariat. redeployed, those staff members He pointed out that nobody in the are not working in housing. They territory has died from Covid-19, are not working in addictions. while many die each month as a They are not working in social result of suicide and addiction." services." Come on, let's be realistic. You And don't forget all the com- can't compare deaths by Covid to plaints, from people like me lol, deaths from suicide or addiction. about not enough people at the bor- Covid is a highly transmissible der, airports, or doing enforcement. disease. People don't get addicted And of course, complaints that and possibly end up in ICU a few WHEN calls to Protect NWT are not being weeks later if an addict coughs or answered quickly enough. NNSL file photo sneezes on them. Eschia! THE Having the new Secretariat Former Health Minister and Premier in It's true we haven't had any HEART should improve those functions March. Columnist Roy Erasmus says the Covid Secretariat is "very cool." deaths from Covid, and that's the because the staff will be able to way we want to keep it. Right now, says No concentrate on their Covid duties, we only have one active case in the Roy Erasmus Sr. is without having to do other things. NWT, and that is due to the way a certified wellness Very cool. the GNWT is tackling this issue. counsellor and coach MLA Kevin O'Reilly voted We want to improve their work, who survived heart against the motion to remove disease. not put it at risk by taking money the Secretariat's money from the from them. Look at our neighbors. budget. Part of his reasoning was, Alberta registered 515 new cases "This is not another bureaucracy. and five deaths yesterday and the government This is continuing functions that have been is making all kinds of cuts in health. going on since March, April, May. This is It's because of the regulations and poli- continuing the efforts of our government cies GNWT put in place that we have not had attempting to respond to a public health emer- many cases and no deaths…yet. It's a success gency." that our government should be applauded for, "This is unprecedented," said O'Reilly. "We not have MLAs try to jeopardize its success. have a pandemic. We have a public health Yayyy GNWT. emergency on our hands." Well said Kevin. The Secretariat's responsibilities will include assisting with meeting Public Health Happy for few cases Order requirements and maintaining and over- I, for one, am happy that not many MLAs seeing isolation centres in four communities voted to remove the Secretariat's money from and an Incident Command to manage isolation the GNWT's budget. I'm perfectly happy to and confirmed cases of Covid-19. have few cases in the NWT. I'm also per- They will also monitor and enforce com- fectly happy that the GNWT is not looking at pliance of self-isolation and Public Health reopening too quickly. Orders as well as maintain a presence at the Look at how easy it was for the recent case major NWT airports, and at points of entry on in Yellowknife to transmit Covid to someone our highways. Yayyyyy. My pet peeves. LOL. else. Luckily the infected person only went to a few places. Can you imagine if they were We won't burn out people heavy drinkers and also went to a few bars The thing is, the duties the Secretariat and parties afterwards on both Friday and handles were already being done by people Saturday? Whoa, a lot of people could have from other areas and departments. Now, staff been infected and quickly. will be centralized and under one boss. So yes, I totally support the Covid Secre- Having the Secretariat means we are not tariat and I want to thank the staff that were burning out people who are doing two jobs at doing the job till now for keeping us safe. We asked you! with Paul Bickford What makes Halloween fun? [email protected]

Isabella Rodriguez "I don't like Hal- loween very much. So, this year I'm Jackson Fuller just going to buy "Just going around my own candy. I town having a like the costumes. good time dressed I just don't like up." how people decor- ate their houses. It scares me to death."

Clare Engen "I like going trick- Kamdyn Alexie or-treating with my best friend Avery. "I guess going We just have a lot trick-or-treating of fun. And she with my friends. screams some- And dressing up." times. Sometimes she just screams, 'I got the candy!'" 10 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 11 12 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 commentary The Atlantic million dollar duck Northern News Services Conservation shouldn't even be a conversa- The latest problem that we have to fight for tion when it comes to the rights of Indigenous on the heels of the Wet'suwet'en protests is the peoples to hunt and gather. Mi'kmaq fishing controversy. Messing up the order of nature's process has Remember the Million Dollar Duck story? never been an issue for Indigenous peoples. For Eddie Sikyea's father Michel, a well-respected centuries Indigenous peoples left little impact traditional man and leader having been signa- on ecosystems. There were reasons why our tory to Treaty 11, was charged with shooting ancestors didn't stay in one place for too long, a duck at Long lake in the 60's. so the earth could heal from our Sikyea had to go to court to fight use of it in keeping with the bal- for his right to go duck hunting on ances of nature. Those are the laws his own territory. Shame on the that govern Indigenous peoples, government for spending a mil- and yes some of these laws have lion dollars to try to tell him he's been lost through colonialism but not allowed and fining him $1 at they are still there and are practiced the end of the day after he won his by most. Indigenous peoples have right to hunt in an expensive court never tried playing God. We don't battle. mess with what the Creator made. This is what Indigenous peoples We often let nature run its are up against all the time. Sadly, course and figure itself out. The not a whole lot has changed since reason why we are in such a pre- the 1960s. What about Paul Bet- Northern dicament with the sickness of sina? He shot a caribou in the off Wildflower Mother Earth is because humans season and was taken to court to have tried playing God for far too which he pleaded guilty and paid Catherine Lafferty is a long through science in particular a fine, but what would have hap- published author and in agriculture and it's backfiring. an Indigenous Law Wikimedia Commons photo pened if he took it all the way to the Student who grew up in This past weekend I took my Supreme Court? I'm sure he would Yellowknife. children to Goldstream River, it's a The Atlantic Coast near Cape Breton, where Mi'kmaq lobster harvesters and have won but the fact of the matter beautiful place on Vancouver Island commercial anglers have clashed. is that he shouldn't have had to fight where the salmon spawn upstream. to prove his inherent rights. There were three men, a father and his two The Mi'kmaq have every right to fish peoples knew how to get by on very little, we Marshall and Gladstone set the grounds sons, wading through the shallows with spear commercially if they want to yet the courts did not rely on falsities, we were experts on the for Aboriginal Rights in these areas yet we in hand, asserting their traditional rights in an try claiming that Indigenous peoples did not land. Settlers relied on Indigenous peoples for as Indigenous peoples still bear the burden area that was deemed a provincial park next practice commercial fishing or have economies assistance but they did not want to have to rely of proof when we should not have to. Yes, we to a busy highway that rips right through their before colonization so they shouldn't have the on us so they built their laws to try to keep us have Aboriginal Rights, but the court says that Nation. When tourists see them in the water opportunity to generate a livelihood from com- out. These barriers are now being broken and our rights can be infringed at any time with they frown at them and some tell the they have mercial fishing in current times. It's a lame their agendas have failed because what they did justification on the grounds of limitations such no right to be there but they tell me they just reason and one that needs to be thrown out. not know is that Indigenous peoples don't give as conservation. But it wasn't the Indigenous ignore the ignorant comments and keep going Indigenous rights are ever evolving. Indigenous up easily peoples that dwindled the population of cer- because at one point they stood on their ter- peoples had economies in trade before contact, We have each other's back when times get tain species and threatened fish stocks with ritory and told the government not to build a not just ceremonial practices. tough as it is clearly displayed all over Turtle overfishing. If that were the case, like the highway through their mountains and streams Yet, these types of barriers to Indigenous Island during these land defending protests that dodo bird, there would be no more ptarmigan but they were ignored too. So tell me, who has prosperity were created out of fear, the settlers will continue on and on until Indigenous rights in the North because they are not very smart. the right? were afraid of us. Afraid because Indigenous are respected and upheld. NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 13 Around the North If you have an item of interest from your community, call (867) 873-4031, or email: [email protected]

Mysterious parkie discovered in Facemasks must also be worn in Fort Smith Centennial Arena. Ulukhaktok school storage – Paul Bickford Ulukhaktok When Helen Kalvak Elihakvik School prin- cipal Patrick MacIntyre was doing his annual Fort McPherson goes to inventory, he didn't expect to find a piece of the polls Dec. 14 history in the building's storage unit. Fort McPherson But while tidying up the Ulukhaktok school Notice has been given in Fort McPherson on Oct. 4, MacIntyre came across a child's for an upcoming election for the positions parkie that looks very old – though no one of mayor, councillors and district education knows exactly how old it is or who made it, or authority members. even where it came from. Anyone interested in running for any of the "I posted the image to social media yester- positions, which each call for a two-year term day morning around 9 a.m.," said MacIntyre. commitment, can pick up nomination papers "It hit 4,600 views by this morning, 16 shares, at the hamlet office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. but no one has reached out with any informa- weekdays. tion on it. I plan to do a follow-up at some point Nominations close Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Anyone but that could take time. with questions is asked to call returning officer "It is extremely fragile. It should not be Lillian Snowshoe at the hamlet office at 867- removed from the display case; the parka is 952-2428. extremely dry and could easily tear." Election day is Dec. 14. MacIntyre said the parkie is made out of – Eric Bowling caribou fur with a felt design and wolverine trimmings. By its size, he estimates it's made Art exhibit in Smith for a child aged one to three years of old. photo courtesy of Patrick MacIntyre Since moving the coat would be diffi- to feature local works cult and would also require permission from Thebacha/Fort Smith Surprise parkie several groups, including the Beaufort Delta The Northern Life Museum & Cultural A child's parka that was found in storage at Helen Kalvak Elihakvik School has Education Council, the Ulukhaktok District Centre is putting together a community art exhibit that will feature the work of artists in the community of Ulukhaktok buzzing with questions of where it came from Education Authority and the hamlet council, and who made it. to be shipped out for examination, the parkie Fort Smith and area. will instead remain on display in the foyer at The exhibit, which will run from November 2203 or at 166 Igluyuakyuk Lane from 9 a.m. wear a face mask and follow social distancing the school until a decision can be made on how to January, will display the work of both ama- to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through as indicated at the hamlet office. to proceed. teur and professional artists. Saturday. Forms must be signed in front of the – Paul Bickford To house the fragile artifact, another staff The artwork will be from the last two years returning officer or deputy returning officer to member, Gary Okheena, built a display case to and will not have been previously exhibited at be valid. Tsiigehtchic asks drivers to protect it from the elements. the museum. Advance polls will be open Dec. 7 at Kitti "The display case is durable and well built," More information is available by contacting Hall, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and election day be mindful of children said MacIntyre. "It has the parka very secure in Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre. is Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tsiigehtchic order to preserve this beautiful piece." – Paul Bickford – Eric Bowling Snowmobilers, four-or-more-wheelers, – Eric Bowling commuters and heavy equipment operators Municipal election in Flu shot clinic set in are being reminded to keep a close eye on the Parents and Tots Skate road and drive carefully as there are children Tuktoyaktuk Enterprise for Nov. 10 enjoying the snow that recently blanketed the begins in Fort Smith Tuktoyaktuk Enterprise charter community. Thebacha/Fort Smith The Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk gave notice that A flu shot clinic will be held in Enterprise The Oct. 28 notice goes out to all drivers The Town of Fort Smith is presenting Par- nominations are now open for election to five on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hamlet to be on the watch for small children who are ents and Tots Skate every Wednesday from 10 seats for council. office. tobogganing in the snow, crossing streets and a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Four of the seats are for a two-year commit- There will be no walk-ins accepted. intersections, and moving about Church Hill. It is a free program. ment, while the last one is for a one-year term. People must make an appointment by call- A second posting also requests parents talk A maximum of 25 people are permitted on Nominations opened Nov. 2 and will remain ing the Hay River Health and Social Services to their children to avoid sliding onto roadways, the ice. open until 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Nomination forms Authority at 867-874-8400 and stating they are as some vehicles are not able to stop quickly in Screening for Covid-19 will also be required can be picked up from the returning officer, calling for the Enterprise flu shot clinic. slippery conditions. before a person is allowed on the ice. Molly Nogasak. She can be reached at 867-977 Anyone getting a flu shot will be required to – Eric Bowling 14 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 news Water plants meet national standards New facility in approved for use in October

by Blair McBride Community Public Infrastructure Fund- Northern News Services ing from the GNWT supplemented the NWT federal assistance. All NWT communities now have water "Improving the quality of water in treatment plants with filtration and no more the Northwest Territories is imperative to truck-fill stations are used for drinking the North," said MACA Minister Paulie water, the federal and territorial govern- Chinna. "This is a proud moment as we ments announced in a joint news release work in collaboration with the federal gov- on Nov. 2. ernment and continue to deliver programs The milestone was reached on Oct. 5, and support the safety and wellbeing of our 2020 when a new water plant in Wekweètì residents. Our work is not done. MACA was approved for use. continues to work with community gov- All of the NWT's 30 water plants ernments to asses their systems, plan for are now also operated by local residents upgrades and continues to support oper- employed by the respective community ators with ongoing training." governments, with 23 of the plants having Michael McLeod, MP for the NWT, certified local operators. said modern and efficient water infrastruc- The Department of Municipal and Com- ture is essential to ensure the health of munity Affairs (MACA) is working with communities in the territory. the remaining communities to upgrade "Federal and territorial governments their operators' certifications and provide have been working together to make sure oversight while the operators are training. drinking water supplies are safe for resi- The success comes through a part- dents," said McLeod. "This essential infra- nership between federal, territorial and structure, funded through the Investing in community governments with the goal of Canada plan, are key to ensuring that our upgrading water systems in the NWT. communities continue to have access to Since 2001, community governments safe and reliable drinking water." successfully used such federal infrastruc- In the past, many NWT communities ture programs as the Municipal Rural used truck-fill stations with chlorine dis- NNSL file photo Infrastructure Fund, the Build Canada infection to provide drinking water, but that Truck-delivered drinking water is a thing of the past in the NWT according to the Plan, the Small Communities Fund, the process couldn't filter water and remove GNWT, which says all 30 water treatment plants in the NWT including Hay River's, Clean Water and Wastewater Fund and the dirt, metals and other health-impacting pictured, now meet national standards. Gas Tax Agreement. substances. news NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 15 Finance minister says GNWT is addressing lack of diversity 'The Indigenous framework is meant to have targets, department by department' by Blair McBride ments, then each one can be held accountable Northern News Services to ensure that those things are happening," NWT she said. "The Indigenous framework that Indigenous people make up about half of we are developing for the recruitment and the NWT's population but have represented retention framework is meant to have targets, only 30 per cent of the GNWT's workforce department by department." for the last several decades, Finance Minister Lafferty said Nunavut has implemented Caroline Wawzonek said in the legislative a strategy to empower young Inuit men to assembly Nov. 4. help them succeed in work environments and That statistic comprises 21 per cent asked whether Wawzonek is aware of those Indigenous women and nine per cent Indigen- efforts. ous men, Wawzonek added, a fact that raises "(We're conducting) a jurisdictional scan questions about the government's Affirmative to ensure that we are utilizing best practices Action Policy. from all jurisdictions and Nunavut is certain- The finance minister acknowledged that ly a core example, as is the Yukon," she said. affirmative action itself can't address the root "It is my expectation that both the framework causes that contribute to the lack of growth and implementation plans for departments in Indigenous representation among public will be completed within the 2021-2022 fis- servants. cal year." "This is a complex issue that will not be Lafferty also pointed to the high school solved by a one-size-fits-all approach. Chal- and post-secondary education gap between lenges to improved Indigenous representation Indigenous and non-Indigenous Northerners exist at every stage of a public servant's career as something that "stacks the deck" against path, including hiring, retention, promotion Indigenous people seeking to work in the and succession planning," Wawzonek said. GNWT. Over the years, the government has The educational gap at the high school implemented programs aimed at increas- level was highlighted last February in the aud- ing Indigenous representation in the GNWT, itor general's scathing report on the NWT's including the Indigenous Career Gateway education system. It found that less than 50 Program, the Regional Recruitment Program, per cent of Indigenous students graduate high the Internship Program, the Summer Student school in Yellowknife and less than 40 per Employment Program and the Indigenous cent graduate in smaller communities. Management Development and Training Pro- "Some people think the education gap gram, which helps Indigenous staff access will not be solved in our lifetime. They think NNSL file photo funds for professional development. it's big, too big, too complex, but ... they're "This is a complex issue that will not be solved by a one-size-fits-all approach," The GNWT's cultural awareness and totally wrong. Break a big problem down to Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek said in the legislative assembly Nov. 4. sensitivity training is being redeveloped to 12 component parts, it's not a big problem at create understanding of the impact of col- all," Lafferty said. onization, to help government employees recognize collective roles in reconciliation Ron Bonnetrouge and to provide all employees with the tools to Deh Cho MLA Ron Bonnetrouge also be culturally competent. touched on educational disparities. He said a That training will be mandatory for all report from 1989 that indicated most govern- GNWT employees and will be available to ment jobs at the time only required a Grade members of the public as well. It will be 10 education but the majority of Indigenous released during winter 2021. people had less than a Grade 9 education. Wawzonek said the Finance Department Education levels for the Indigenous popu- is also developing an Indigenous Recruitment lation have increased since 1989, but the and Retention Framework that will include gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous departmental Indigenous employment imple- residents persists, according to a 2019 report mentation plans with distinct targets. from the NWT Bureau of Statistics. That Thebacha MLA said the report shows that only 8.9 per cent of Indigen- affirmative action policy is fine, the problem ous people have a university degree, com- is with the people doing the hiring. pared to 40.4 per cent of the non-Indigenous "There can be no more gaps, no excuses, population. no nepotism, no conflicts of interest, no "I would like to point out that in the many hiring our friends, no tailoring job descrip- meetings with the senior management teams tions to match certain people's resumes, only of the GNWT that I was involved with, I did strictly professional, neutral decisions based not see any First Nations people amongst on qualifications," Martselos said. them," Bonnetrouge said. She asked if Wawzonek would commit The interview process itself for GNWT to changing the way senior management and jobs can be a barrier for Indigenous appli- human resource officials apply the affirma- cants because it's not informed by Indigenous tive action policy to accomplish its original culture, said Rocky Simpson, MLA for Hay intent. River South. The finance minister said she wants to "I am of the belief that our failure starts commit to ensuring that each department co- at the first stage of recruitment and... the operates with human resources to help ensure qualification requirement, interview format a representative public service, follows the and interview process," Simpson said. "Due affirmative action policy and is conscious of to cultural differences, the current process their own biases while not relying on those and format does not acknowledge, give way to biases. and respect Aboriginal Indigenous knowledge Monfwi MLA Jackson Lafferty returned and the way we learn, communicate or present to the statistic that Indigenous men repre- ourselves during the interview process." sent nine per cent of the GNWT workforce He later asked whether Indigenous culture and asked what special initiatives Wawzonek is incorporated into the interview process. would introduce to increase their success rate Wawzonek says her ministry's human resour- in the government. ces division employs "behavioural-based Wawzonek said Indigenous men aren't interviews" where candidates are encouraged specifically being targeted, rather "Indigen- to tell personal stories and anecdotes rather ous Aboriginal Northerners" in general are than respond to a set of predetermined ques- being targeted. tions. "I suppose if there are more Indigenous "Part of the idea there is that it is supposed male Northerners applying, then that is more to be an opportunity to create a better type of opportunity to have them hired ... If every communication and dialogue for people in an department has targets within their depart- interview." 16 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 news Ferry crew stranded for two days 'The ice ... pushed it back- wards and it became wedged up against the sandbar'

by Simon Whitehouse that, one of the engines quit. Northern News Services When that happened, the ice Liildlii Kue/Fort Simpson and what have you pushed The ferry to Fort Simpson it backwards and it became has been recovered and its wedged up against the sand- crew are safe after the vessel's bar without the power to push engine quit and it became anything." trapped in the Liard River ice Jagged ice around the ves- contributed photo for a couple of days. sel had it locked in place, The MV Lafferty ferry on the Liard River was rescued Nov. 4. The GNWT Department making it difficult to reach. of Infrastructure reported on As temperatures dropped into Thursday morning that the the -13 C to -16 C range this MV Lafferty ferry was back week, the freezing conditions along shore as of Wednesday trapped the boat tighter in its night and was expected to be location, meaning the three pulled from the water by end crew members were stranded. of Thursday. Hanna stated that the "Crews used winch lines department hired Arctic and equipment to move the Response Canada to help vessel, and the captain was ensure safety of the ferry's able to manoeuvre the ves- crew, who remained onboard sel in under its own power until the boat was recovered. once it was closer to shore," "A helicopter delivered stated Greg Hanna, depart- additional supplies to the ment spokesperson. "Our vessel (Nov. 4)," said Hanna. crews were kept safe through- "There (was) adequate fuel out, and have now gone home and supplies onboard for staff. after a few long days." Staff also (had) communi- Around noon on Nov. 2, cations equipment onboard the ferry became stuck in the and regular communication river with a failed engine and with the vessel ... continued limited fuel, about 200 metres as efforts to move the vessel from shore. ashore (were) undertaken." "The (vessel) had been at It had become increasingly the landing where the vehi- urgent to get the ferry out of cles pull up normally," said the water as doing the work Fort Simpson Mayor Sean over the solidified winter ice Whelly. "Because the ferry could have led to substan- had been shut down the day tial damage as well as higher before (Sunday), they fired equipment and labour costs to up the boat there and were to retrieve it. go where they pull it out (of As it stands, repairs to the the water) down the river a steering pump are estimated little bit. to cost $500, according to "While they were doing Hanna. RCMP weighing new detachment in Gameti Gameti Options are being explored to set up an RCMP detachment in Gameti and replace the aging detachment in Whati, Justice Minister R.J. Simpson said in the legislative assembly Nov. 4. Simpson said the Whati detachment is about 30 years old and is no longer up to RCMP standards. "(It's) being replaced. It's a federal asset. There's a process where the feds surplus their goods," he said in an exchange with Monfwi MLA Jackson Lafferty. "I'm not sure what the cost would be to move this building. Sometimes it's very expensive to move a building," Simpson said. The facility that the Mounties are using in Gameti, north of Whati, is also not suitable and individuals detained by police are consequently kept in the back of police cruisers or in the com- munity government office, Simpson added. Speaking in both Tlicho and English, Lafferty explained that Gameti has been asking for a proper detachment building for several years. "Can we expedite this process before the winter road is built? The community is badly expressing a need for a detachment in Gameti," Lafferty said. Simpson responded that he has reached out to the RCMP on the process, has tried to connect with Gameti Chief David Wedawin for some time and is open to meeting with the Tlicho Government to get things moving. "When the federal government is involved, I can't commit to expediting, it's the nature of the beast. It's been about a month since this came up but I'm doing my best," he said. – Blair McBride NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 17 Sports & Recreation Sports hotline • James McCarthy Phone: (867) 873-4031 • Email: [email protected] • Fax: (867) 873-8507 Hay River rec applies to increase public health limits for ice sports

The midget team playing with Hay River Men's Rec Hockey gathers in front of their bench before a game on Oct. 30. Under Covid-19 restrictions, only a total of 25 people are permitted on the ice and benches for hock- ey games at the arena, including players, coach- es and the referee. Paul Bickford/NNSL photo

Organizers figure they can fit 12 people in the dressing rooms by Paul Bickford practices for children nine and 10 years of age. "Given how things have been going and In fact, she thinks anyone should be permit- Northern News Services Pokiak noted there are 28 registered atoms. that there are actually not that many parents ted to watch hockey games up to the 25-person Hay River "From what I understand, they haven't yet that are attending, and given that masks are limit, not just parents of players. Hockey returned to the arena in Hay River had to turn anyone away because not every- mandatory, I've asked the GNWT if they'd "We have this multimillion-dollar facility in mid-October after a Covid-19 shutdown. body goes to every practice," she said. review that restriction on parents of kids that and it's a beautiful facility and I think to keep However, the stats of the sport now include Terry Rowe, president of Hay River Men's are older than 12 years," he said. "To me, the people out of it is just not right," she said. more than goals and assists. Rec Hockey, said it would be nice to have more reality is that kids sometimes get hurt on the "We shouldn't be dictating what sport or There is also the number of players allowed players allowed on a team. ice. Sometimes they have equipment malfunc- who can be there to support it, because some on the ice and benches at any given time and "But we're pretty short numbers, anyway," tions. And to me whether the kid is 12 or 13 people don't go to watch hockey because they how many people are permitted in dressing he said. "It's usually not a major issue for us." or 14, it's a good thing to have the parents in have anyone on the ice," she noted. "They go to rooms and in the stands. One other issue has been the eight-person the building." watch because they purely enjoy it, and there's Stephane Millette, director of recreation limit in dressing rooms for players over the Pokiak has her own opinions on allowing nothing else to do in this town. So why would with the Town of Hay River, said an applica- age of 12 years. fans in the stands. we want to stop that?" tion will be made to the office of the chief pub- Millette said he will request a review of "I don't understand how they can say if your If an application for the various changes to lic health officer to adjust some of the limits that maximum occupancy of eight given that kid's 12 and under you can be in the stands allowed capacity is submitted and approved, imposed because of Covid-19. masks are mandatory in dressing rooms, time watching and if they're over 12 you're not wel- it would cover all hockey leagues and other "We haven't submitted a formal submission in the rooms is limited, and players are asked come to be there," she said. "It infuriates me, ice users, such as figure skating and speed yet," he said late last week, noting he has dis- to dress at home for games and have minimal to be honest with you." skating. cussed possibly varying from the public health equipment to put on once at the arena. order with the GNWT. "And because we've measured the dress- Right now, 25 people in total are allowed on ing rooms and with two metres distancing the ice and benches for hockey games, includ- between individuals – we've tape down – we've ing players, coaches, referee and timekeeper. determined that you can have up to 12 people Sports Card "The one thing we noticed is that minor in the dressing rooms, which aligns perfectly FISHING hockey has two groups where the maximum with the maximum number per team per game occupancy of 25 means that some kids are right now," he said. 1257+:(677(55,725,(6 having to sit out," said Millette. "The one thing Millette said that would help streamline that I started communications with the GNWT things and minimize the amount of cleaning on is to see if that maximum occupancy of 25 and disinfection that teams and town staff could be bumped up to 30 or 32 so that we have to do after use of the rooms. AGE: 10 FORT MCPHERSON don't have kids in that situation where they're Rowe said, if more than eight players show Diezel is an active outdoorsman, racing having to sit out." up per team, they are required to use two around on his ATV during the summer and Pennie Pokiak, the president of Hay River dressing rooms, and that can be a bit hectic on his snowmobile throughout the winter, Minor Hockey, said the 25-person limit – when a team is leaving the two rooms and but above all he loves fishing with his meaning up to 12 players per team – is affect- another team is entering. friends. He's pictured after catching gray- ing the midget team playing in the rec league It's a bit of a mess to get everybody moved Diezel Blake ling over the summer. two nights a week. around, he said. "We have 20 players on the midget team," Pokiak noted the eight-person rule for she explained. "We can only have 12 players dressing rooms doesn't apply to children under to a game because of the restrictions. So, what 12 years of age. we've had to do is we've split our team, and "You can have as many kids as you have some people only get to play one game a week on your team in the dressing room," she said. and some will get to play twice." Millette said the other capacity change he Pokiak said it is not an ideal situation, but may request would involve people allowed in the team is making it work. the stands. The capacity limit also has the potential to Up to 25 parents of players 12 years of age affect the atoms division, which offers hockey and under are now allowed in the bleachers. 18 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 NEWS/NORTH nWT, Monday, November 9, 2020 19 20 NEWS/NORTH NWT, Monday, November 9, 2020