Apply for an Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship
Press Release September 21, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship. Ten scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be…
Relocation of MCK offices
Press Release (Kahnawake – 20, Seskehkó:wa/September 2023) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community of office moves taking place within the organization over the next several…
Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs renews Territorial State of Emergency for the South Slave Region due to NWT wildfire situation
Press Release September 19, 2023 Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Shane Thompson has once again renewed the Territorial State of Emergency that was originally declared on August 15, 2023…
NWT Emergency Response Update – September 17, 2023 5:00pm
Press Release September 17, 2023 Residents and evacuees can call 1-844-259-1793 to ask questions about evacuation or contact disasterassistance@gov.nt.ca Advisory for Evacuees of Hay River, KFN Reserve and Fort Smith…
Fire Bans Extended for North and South Slave Regions on all Public and Private Lands
Press Release The current fire bans have been extended for all public and private lands in both the North Slave and the South Slave Regions. These bans are effective through…
GNWT Finalizes the New Extended Health Benefits Policy
Press Release September 14, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has finalized the new Extended Health Benefits Policy and with it, made access to health care more equitable…
September is FASD Awareness Month – Uniting our Strengths: Finding Solutions Together
Press Release Yellowknife (September 12, 2023) – September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month, a time dedicated to conversation about FASD, improving prevention, and supporting those living with…
NWT wildfires: travel notice for ALTS students
Press Release 25 August 2023 The Department of Family Services’ Career Development Division, responsible for the Adult Learning and Training Supports (ALTS) program, is monitoring the wildfire situation in the…
PSA: Call for Applications for Various Board and Committees
Press Release August 23, 2023 The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking energetic individuals to submit their names for the following boards: Nunavut Impact Review Board (one position, three-year term)…
Boil Water Advisory for Arctic Bay
Press Release 21 August 2023 The Department of Health is issuing a boil water advisory for the Hamlet of Arctic Bay. This is a precautionary measure due to bacteria in…
