You are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to Student Financial Assistance Regulations under the Student Financial Assistance Act.
The changes to regulations are intended to improve clarity and fairness in the Student Financial Assistance program.
The proposed changes include:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells. 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 schools.
Give feedback on Collège Nordique Francophone’s proposal to offer a new Business Administration Techniques diploma in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
If approved, the proposed program would begin in September 2026.
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) notified Canvas learning management platform users of a security incident involving Instructure, Canvas’ parent company.
The Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund now has three distinct funding streams: the Major Projects Fund, the Minor Projects Fund, and the Developmental (Needs Assessment) Projects Fund.
The new funding streams simplify the Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund application process and help create new licensed early learning and child care spaces. Funding priority will be given to communities with limited or non-existent early learning and child care programming.
Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. 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 Łutsel K’e Dene School can use sinks and water fountains normally.
An evaluation of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Northern Distance Learning Program is guiding improvements to the program. These changes will strengthen student access to virtual high school programming, expand program delivery, and improve how program success is tracked across the territory.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Deh Gah School in Fort Providence, Mezi Community School in Whati and Jean Wetrade School in Gametį̀. 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 schools.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is asking for feedback on the territory’s minimum wage through a survey. Findings from the survey are published annually and your identity is kept anonymous.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is taking action to strengthen supports for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (JK-12) students following a comprehensive review of inclusive schooling.
Inclusive schooling means ensuring each student can learn and succeed, with supports that reflect their individual needs. Between 2024 and 2026, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) reviewed how inclusive schooling is working across the NWT.
