Features
Bringing Old Crow To The World
The youngest Vuntut Gwitchin chief in recent history is sharing his story of hardship and hope. Dana Tizya-Tramm is our Northerner of the Year.
Photo by Cathie Archbould
The Oldest Art In The North
A spear piece from 8,000 years ago in the Yukon says a lot about how art is interpreted today.
PHOTO COURTESY CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY
That Sinking Feeling
Rough prices have been less than inspiring over the past few years. There’s new competition from lab-grown gems. Investment in northern exploration is dragging. Is this where the northern diamond industry starts turning out the lights?
PHOTO COURTESY DIAVIK DIAMOND MINES
Going Public
The North is beautiful, but it’s not just natural splendour. Dotted around the territories are gorgeous pieces of artistic expression that locals pass every day.
PHOTO BY UP HERE/JEREMY WARREN
It's OK To Call Him A Ham
Scott Williamson, Northwestel’s manager of transportation and facilities, spends his weekends helicoptering to mountaintop radio transmitters as part of the Yukon Amateur Radio Association.
PHOTO BY CATHIE ARHBOULD
Channel Changers
Making television in the North takes a community.
