YK street names: ‘Reconciliation isn’t just something to talk about’ – Cabin Radio
May 14, 2026
As the City of Yellowknife considers renaming its main street, Chief Fred Sangris is sharing some of the history of the Yellowknives Dene and the significance of the name Wıìlıìdeh.
Speaking at City Hall on Wednesday, Chief Sangris explained that the Yellowknives Dene have been living in the area for thousands of years.
“This is our homeland in this area because of the abundance of wildlife, fish, the rivers and the abundance of good medicines,” he said.
