Mariah Caruso

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Gwich’in chef named one of Canada's most powerful women

Nov 5, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

“I think having a title this huge, in my mind, is like, how can this help our people? How can I inspire other Indigenous women to go after what they want?”Gwich’in Chef Stephanie Baryluk has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network for her influence on Indigenous cuisine.
Frybread Power: Indigenous entrepreneurs bring 'Denelicious' tacos to Yellowknife

Oct 29, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

Inspired by Arlene’s magical frybread from the popular movie Smoke Signals comes a re-imagining of an irresistible, flaky golden treat. Founders and best friends, Gary Michel and Josh Judas have joined forces to bring Dene street tacos to Yellowknife. They will operate from the newly opened downtown bar The Underground, which is expected to open its kitchen in early November. And they call themselves The Frybread Kings. “We’re not just about fry bread, were more than that,” say the pair.
Black Métis artist turns dark history into colorful future

Sep 27, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

“I’m a hardcore Northwest Territories artist,” says Robert Burke. “It means I’m a fighter, my art shows that I fight.”Artist and residential school survivor Burke, 80, paints his truth and life experience being “raised by institutions” in his latest piece submitted to Canada Post in the wake of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The piece “was called Truth and Reconciliation and I figured I may as well tell truths,” says Burke.
'I built a lot of skills and muscle the way that I was raised': Inuit bodybuilder qualifies for nationals

Sep 17, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

“I love challenges and I love to push myself to my limits,” says Yellowknife athlete, Diane Marin. “Although your physique can look great, you can always aspire to do better or improve. And it’s always nice to have a goal.”Marin, 31, was the only athlete representing the Northwest Territories at this year’s Alberta Summer Naturals bodybuilding competition.
Fewer residents, more garbage at 51st Street homeless encampment

Sep 16, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

The mounds of trash at Yellowknife’s homeless encampment only grew over the weekend, as some campers left, with about five remaining. A CKLB reporter spoke with some of those at the Aspen Apartments parking lot today. We were told all the extra garbage has mostly been abandoned by former tenants of the camp, many of whom are now set up beside a trail behind the NWT Legislative Assembly building.
Nine who remain at 51st Street homeless encampment fear RCMP arrival at any time

Sep 13, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

Tents lay abandoned, clothes hang on posts and embers remain hot as the last residents of Yellowknife’s homeless encampment 51st Street await their fate. Nine people remain at the site, as the other dozen or so there at the start of the week have found other accommodations as the nights get chillier and the territorial government’s latest deadline to vacate has come and gone. The residents had been warned that the RCMP could show up at any time on Friday.
Investigation underway after Giant Mine water spill

Sep 12, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

Roughly 40,000 litres of waste water containing arsenic has spilled at the Giant Mine site in Yellowknife earlier this month. Although there are no immediate impacts to the surrounding area, Meghan Housley, senior communications officer for the Giant Mine Remediation Project says a final and more detailed report is expected within 30 days of the incident. The spill occurred on Sept 3, for what a report describes is due to a malfunctioning valve used to release air from a pump system.
Eugene Hope re-named chief of Acho Dene Koe First Nation

Aug 23, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

Eugene Hope was re-elected chief of Acho Dene Ko First Nation on Thursday. That is according to preliminary results posted on the community’s Facebook page. Hope won the seat with a wide margin ringing in 158 votes, Brenda Berreault received 75 and Vanessa Villeneuve had 15. However, Berreault and Villeneuve find themselves acclaimed as part of council. They join Donny Bertrand, Morris McLeod and Dennis Nelson. Out of roughly 445 residents, 251 voted and three ballots were spoiled.
Therese Jeremick’ca Do K’ahoetaa Ko: Whati Health Center renamed to honor inspiring member

Aug 20, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

Therese Jeremick’ca dedicated her life to the community of Whati and its residents, serving as a community health-care representative for over 25 years. The late Jeremick’ca is now set to be memorialized with a re-naming ceremony of the health center for her outstanding dedication and commitment to her community on Oct. 4. “The building will stand as a lasting reminder of her commitment to health care and her people,” says long-time friend and nurse, Anna Felix. “Her kindness knew no bounds.
‘We need to modernize the Dene Nation Constitution’: Newly elected Dene National chief

Aug 1, 2024 | cklbradio.com | Mariah Caruso

Former Tłı̨chǫ grand chief turned Dene National chief, George Mackenzie, says he plans on taking a hard look at its “outdated” constitution as one of his top priorities in office. “We need to modernize the Dene Nation Constitution,” he says, “to fit the needs of the five regions’ political position.”Regarding land claims and self-government agreements, each region in the territory is uniquely positioned, with 12 negotiations still active.