Family Services administering seniors’ burial benefit to cover some of the cost of burials
Press Release July 22, 2025 The Department of Family Services administers the Seniors Burial Benefit to help cover certain costs of a burial to help relieve some of the strain…
Apply for Small and Medium Arts Project Grants
Press Release July 22, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Small and Medium Arts Project Grants for projects starting in September 2025.…
Territorial Housing Needs Assessment survey is now open
Press Release July 21, 2025 The Territorial Housing Needs Assessment (THNA) survey opens today, giving residents across the Northwest Territories a chance to share their experiences and priorities when it…
Reminder: Drinking water advisory for Sanikiluaq
Press Release July 17, 2025 The Department of Health is reminding residents of Sanikiluaq that the water advisory is still in effect. Water for consumption must come from the reverse…
Boil Water Advisory – Pond Inlet
Press Release July 17, 2025 The Department of Health is advising all residents of Pond Inlet to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure…
Whooping cough outbreak is ongoing in Iqaluit
Press Release July 16, 2025 The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ekua Agyemang, would like to advise Iqalungmiut that an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) declared on June 1, 2025,…
Update on Lead Testing in NWT Schools: GNWT taking interdepartmental approach to address water testing issues in Yellowknife schools
Press Release July 14, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to take action to address concerns about the presence of lead in water in some Yellowknife schools.…
Fuel prices updated in 12 NWT communities
Press Release July 14, 2025 Effective today, fuel prices will be updated in 12 of 16 communities serviced by the Department of Infrastructure’s Petroleum Products Program. Prices are being updated…
Nalunaiqsijiit Inuit Cruise Ship Training Initiative
Press Release July 11, 2025 The Government of Nunavut is now accepting applications for the new Nalunaiqsijiit Cruise Ship Training Initiative. This program is specifically designed for Inuit interested in…
Applications for Inuit Tourism Business Mentorship Program
Press Release July 11, 2025 The Department of Community Services is now accepting applications for the Inuit Tourism Business Mentorship Program. This program supports tourism business owners in Nunavut to…
