Risk of wildfire smoke in Nunavut communities
Press Release June 3, 2025 Communities across Canada regularly experience wildfire smoke events. This is expected to continue as Canada’s changing climate provides ideal conditions for more frequent wildfires and…
B.C., Yukon sign MOU to advance clean electricity corridor
Press Release May 30, 2025 VICTORIA – The Province of British Columbia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Yukon to explore and advance the planning…
GNWT Releases Report on Results of its Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery Survey
Press Release The GNWT has released the results of its 2024 Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery (MWAR) Survey, which gathered feedback from northerns about their experiences with related services and…
New Nunavut medical travel handbook now available
Press Release May 23, 2025 The Department of Health’s Medical Travel Division, in collaboration with the Office of Patient Relations, is pleased to announce the release of the Nunavut Medical…
Temporary closure at Botanical Beach in Juan de Fuca Park
Press Release May 20, 2025 PORT RENFREW – Botanical Beach in Juan de Fuca Park will be closed for 24 hours to provide time, space and privacy for members of the…
May is National Mental Health Month
Press Release May 20, 2025 May is National Mental Health Month, and the Department of Health is encouraging Nunavummiut to take the time to learn, talk and connect with friends,…
Second Call for Proposals – Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions for 2025-2026
Press Release May 13, 2025 The Department of Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce a second call for applications for projects that promote, protect, preserve and revitalize the culture,…
Have Your Say: Budget Dialogues 2025
Press Release May 12, 2025 Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation. The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise,…
Help Shape the Future of Midwifery Regulation in the NWT
Press Release May 8, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from midwives, stakeholders, and the public on the proposed key elements of the Midwifery Profession…
Seeking Nominations for Regional Wellness Councils
Press Release April 30, 2025 The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith,…
