Education, Culture and Employment

Drinking water safety update for Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River, and Chief Julian Yendo School and Community Gym in Wrigley

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River, and Chief Julian Yendo School and Community Gym in Wrigley.

Testing has confirmed that one water fixture shows lead levels above the Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) in Chief Julian Yendo School. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for that facility.

Effective immediately, the affected water fixture at Chief Julian Yendo school will require flushing prior to use.

Drinking water safety update for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School in Fort Simpson

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School (LKES) in Fort Simpson.

LKES testing has confirmed that two water fixtures show lead levels above the MAC. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.

Minister Cleveland calls for kindness and inclusion this Pink Shirt Day

Today, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement for Pink Shirt Day:

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and accepted for who they are, even though we know that not everyone has had that experience. Today is Pink Shirt Day, where wearing pink means you’re showing support for safe environments, free from bullying and harassment.

Drinking water safety update for Moose Kerr School in Aklavik, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School in Fort Simpson, the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Student Residences in Fort Simpson, and Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Moose Kerr School (MKS) in Aklavik, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School (LKRHS) in Fort Simpson, the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Student Residences (LKSR) in Fort Simpson and Chief Paul Niditchie School (CPNS) in Tsiigehtchic.

MKS, PNS, LKRHS and the LKSR testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC). As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for these facilities.

Annual gathering honours mentors and apprentices on their Indigenous language journey

Language learners and speakers from across the NWT gathered this week in Yellowknife for the annual Mentor-Apprentice Program gathering to celebrate the achievements of the 2025–26 cohort.

The nine-month program pairs fluent Indigenous language speakers with apprentices for 200 hours of one-on-one learning. The program gives apprentices the chance to strengthen fluency, gain confidence, and use their language in everyday life, while giving mentors the opportunity to pass their knowledge and language on to the next generation.

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