Whatì Evacuees – Yellowknife Reception Centre Now Open

Friday, August 29, 2025
This sculpture, created in 2009 by Yellowknife artist Francois Thibault depicts three drum dancers. It is located at the edge of Frame Lake in front of Yellowknife's City Hall.

The Fieldhouse reception center is now open.

It currently has 110 beds available, access to showers, and essential facilities.

All evacuees must sign in at the Tłı̨chǫ reception desk, located on site until 10:00 p.m. and re-opening at 6:30 a.m.