Use of N.W.T. man’s Indigenous name in integrity commissioner complaint an ‘invasion’ – CBC

Feb 06, 2025

Broadcaster surprised to find his name on dismissed complaints against two MLAs

A prominent N.W.T. broadcaster says he was surprised to find his reclaimed Indigenous name attached to three recent complaints against MLAs.

The N.W.T. integrity commissioner dismissed complaints made by Daniel Richards against N.W.T. MLAs Shane Thompson and Caroline Wawzonek. Richards used the name Dëneze Nakehk’o to make the complaints.

Nakehk’o, well-known in the territory for his work in media and broadcasting, told CBC he is still trying to make sense of it.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/integrity-commissioner-identity-1.7449621