The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received drinking water testing results for Paul William Kaeser (PWK) High School and Joseph Burr Tyrrell School (JBT) in Fort Smith. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.

Celebrate Indigenous Languages Month with this year’s theme: Languages Work! Throughout the month, residents are encouraged to recognize the important role Indigenous languages play in the workplace and how they contribute to rewarding and successful careers.

Stone and Bone to Code and Chrome: Ice Age to the Information Age is a new exhibit opening in the auditorium at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC).  

For one week only, a trio of Mildred Hall classes present a history of the earth with a timeline that takes us from the dawn of geological time to the large megafauna of the ice age, to the invention of the microwave. With a lot of heart, heaps of enthusiasm and a ton of glue, these students have created an exhibit for the ages—no time machine required. 

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has lifted the Health Orders previously in place at École William McDonald Middle School and N.J. Macpherson School, following confirmation that lead levels in drinking water no longer exceed Health Canada guidelines.

Premier RJ Simpson, and Ministers Caitlin Cleveland and Vince McKay travelled to Colville Lake on Thursday last week to tour the community and meet with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council.

Upon arrival, they were joined by Member for Sahtu Danny McNeely and sat down for a meal together with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council. Leaders were given a community tour, visited Colville Lake School, and then gathered again to meet with Chief and Council to discuss key topics and issues.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Princess Alexandra School, Diamond Jenness Secondary School, and the Diamond Jenness Trades Centre in Hay River.

Princess Alexandra School

Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the independent investigation into education bodies in the Dehcho region:

“Over the past several months, the Government of the Northwest Territories has heard serious concerns from parents, educators, community members, and education partners in the Dehcho about governance, workplace culture, communication, and the impacts these issues have had on students, families, and staff.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for École Boréale School in Hay River, Chief Sunrise School in Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Deninu School in Fort Resolution.

École Boréale School in Hay River

Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.

No remediation or mitigation measures are required, and École Boréale School can use sinks and water fountains normally.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Harry Camsell School in Hay River. Testing has confirmed that some drinking water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.

Unearthed is a new Mezzanine Art Gallery exhibition at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) featuring ceramic sculptures by Yellowknife artist Maura Meng. This exhibit opens on December 19th. 

Moving to the Northwest Territories in 2014, Maura initially created functional pottery for local markets but soon felt the work did not reflect her emotional state.