Talk of opening a government run liquor store causing trouble in small Yukon community
Some residents in Teslin want the government to spend money on youth services rather than liquor store.
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Northern First Nation asks neighbouring town to nix alcohol at events
Iman Kassam APTN National News A chief in the Northwest Territories is asking a nearby…
Tough decisions coming for Nunavut government after tough holiday season
APTN National News Nunavut RCMP reported a spike in alcohol related incidents this holiday season….
Edmonton centre offers homeless a safe place to stay with a twist
APTN National News There’s a new residence for some of Edmonton’s homeless people with a…
Debating a wine and beer store in Iqaluit: The cons
Good evening, I want to thank you for inviting us here, I’ll speak in English and I’m speaking on behalf of Noah Papatsie. My name is Noah Papatsie.
First Nations man start sobriety clothing line
APTN National News The effects of residential schools can still be felt years after the…
Sahtu region puts restrictions on selling booze back in place
Last year one community in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories loosened it’s restrictions on selling booze.
The 'wettest dry community' in the North
In spite of a local bylaw, Pangnirtung is considered the ‘wettest dry community’ in the North.
That’s because alcohol is readily and easily available.
Leaving alcohol behind in First Nations communities
Whether Metis, First Nation, or Inuit–our peoples struggle with addictions.
The causes are well known: Residential schools, intergenerational trauma and racism all play a part.