The Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Tłı̨chǫ Government announced that they are jointly advancing work on the all-season road linking Grays Bay to the territory.
Last week, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Tłı̨chǫ Government were among leaders who attended an announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney. On March 12, the PM committed to a $40-billion federal plan for defence and infrastructure.
At the announcement in Yellowknife, the PM referred four new projects to the Major Projects Office, including the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.
“YKDFN and TG are jointly advancing an all-season road that would link the Northwest Territories to Nunavut and a proposed deepwater port at Grays Bay, unlocking access to critical minerals and creating long-term economic opportunities in a way that respects Indigenous rights and self-determination,” read a joint message issued by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Tłı̨chǫ Government.
In January, YKDFN and the Tłı̨chǫ Government signed a memorandum of understanding with the GNWT to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor. The MOU focused on the initiative as Indigenous-led, and as guided by shared priorities towards sustainable development.
North Now has reached out for more details and will share those when they become available.
