Students
Important information for post-secondary students returning to the NWT
To limit the spread of COVID-19 in the NWT, laws have been put in place that require everyone to complete a self-isolation plan, and with few exceptions, to mandatorily self-isolate for 14 days in Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River or Fort Smith only.
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What do I need to do before returning to the NWT?
Before returning to the NWT, familiarize yourself on what you must do to self-isolate. This includes travel arrangements to your self-isolation location and other supports required such as food and medications.
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If you know when you will be arriving in the NWT, complete and submit the resident self-isolation plan as soon as possible. This needs to be done at latest within 24 hours of arriving in the NWT. If you enter the NWT without an approved plan, you must stay home or in one of the designated isolation centres (if your home community is not Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River or Fort Smith).
Making travel arrangements
You can make your travel arrangements without receiving confirmation of approval of your Self-Isolation Plan. Here is a list of some Travel Agencies that you can use:
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Travel Agency |
Phone Number |
Email Address |
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Aurora TPI Travel – Fort Smith |
1-867-872-2462 |
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Okpik Travel – TPI – Inuvik |
1-867-678-0180 |
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Top of the World Travel – Hay River |
1-867-874-3711 |
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Top of the World Travel – Inuvik |
1-877-777-3316 1-877-277-6325 |
sfa@topoftheworldtravel.com |
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Top of the World Travel – Yellowknife |
1-867-766-6000 1-800-837-8922 |
sfa@topoftheworldtravel.com |
| YYZ Travel – Yellowknife |
1-867-988-3160 1-800-667-2949 |
Why is self-isolation required?
The pandemic is accelerating across Canada and around the globe. Those who have traveled have a higher chance of contracting COVID-19 right now.
The Northwest Territories is working to control transmission of COVID-19 to reduce the chance of overwhelming the territory’s health care system, and protect those at highest-risk.
When you are away from others, the virus can’t be transmitted to anyone.
Self-isolating is the best way to prevent cases of COVID-19 from becoming outbreaks.
It can take up to 14 days for people to begin showing COVID-19 symptoms – and some don’t develop symptoms at all.
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Can I travel if I am sick?
No. If you are experiencing any symptoms similar to COVID-10, you must not travel until you are cleared by medical authorities in the province or territory you are currently in.
Contact your nearest health provider to get tested. If your results are positive follow the advice of the health provider and then contact Student Financial Assistance (SFA). SFA will help you to make sure you have all the supports you need.
Who can help me arrange travel and accommodation for my self-isolation?
SFA staff can help you make your travel plans and help you find accommodation for your 14 day self-isolation period.
Contact SFA by:
- Toll-free: 1-800-661-0793
- Yellowknife: 867-767-9355
- nwtsfa@gov.nt.ca