Yellowknife's newly elected mayor and city council sworn in

Cody Drygeese makes history as Yellowknife swears in new mayor and council

Cody Drygeese held his drum as he swore to serve the city of Yellowknife for the next four years. It was a proud moment with family in attendance, including both of his grandmothers. The newly elected councillor is a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and is believed to be the first person from the First Nation elected to the position. “I asked if I could swear my oath of office over my drum and they said okay,” Drygeese told APTN New…

Yellowknife's newly elected mayor and city council sworn in

New Mayor Melissa Syer spoke of "significant opportunities on the horizon" for Yellowknife, at swearing-in ceremony alongside councillors at city hall on Monday. Syer and councillors were elected on Oct. 19.