News & Updates

A joint press release from YKDFN and YKHEMP about our recently launched study to measure arsenic, lead, and other metals among YKDFN members. Overtime, this research program provides critical information about the long-term impacts of living near Giant Mine. PRESS RELEASE – October 28_ 2025Download

The Health Effects Monitoring Program (YKHEMP) is a long-term study led by researchers from the University of Ottawa and the University of Waterloo. The program monitors residents’ exposure to metals of concern—such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium—in Yellowknife, Ndılǫ, and Dettah, communities located near Giant Mine.  Understanding lead exposures is particularly important because any level of lead can be harmful, especially for children and pregnant women. Participants who took part in testing in 2017-18 and 2023 provided a urine sample that was tested for lead. Lead levels in urine reflect recent exposure to lead and can vary from day to…

Our arsenic tips booklet is now available in French! Check out this booklet for easy tips to keep your, and your family’s arsenic levels low. Tips include ways to reduce your environmental exposure, and ways to reduce your exposure through food and smoking. Print copies of this booklet can be picked up at our office. The booklet is also available in English. Arsenic Tips (Français)Download

This presentation shared initial results from the 2023 sample collection.

A plain-language booklet highlighting preliminary results from the 2023 follow-up study on children and youth.