A city worth knowing

Discover the stories that shape Yellowknife

Explore an independent, source-led introduction to the peoples, histories, languages and civic life of the Northwest Territories' capital.

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Illustration of Yellowknife's downtown among northern lakes, rocky terrain, forest and outlying homes beneath the aurora, with KYK on the yellow moon

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Made for every curious Yellowknifer

Whether you have roots here since time immemorial, arrived recently, have lived here for generations or are visiting, Know Yellowknife offers a respectful place to begin learning.

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Yellowknife is located in Chief Drygeese Territory. Learn from the organizations and public bodies whose work informs this independent educational prototype.

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