The Northwest Territories’ 2026 allocation for the Nominee Program was increased by 103 nominees this week, bringing this year’s total allocation to 300. The increase follows provincial and territorial advocacy to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which sets provincial and territorial nominee allocations annually.
Effective September 1, 2026, the Northwest Territories’ minimum wage will increase from $16.95 per hour to $17.20 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage for 2025.
The 2024-25 Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 Education System Performance Measures Technical Report is now available. This report, released annually, provides an overview of how the Northwest Territories' education system is supporting student learning, well-being, and success.
The report highlights several positive findings, such as stronger participation in early learning programs: approximately 85% of NWT four- and five-year-olds were enrolled in Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten during the 2024-25 school year.
The attached document is being distributed on behalf of the Friends of the Northwest Territories Art Gallery (NWT Art Centre Initiative) and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Whether you have been impacted by a mine closure, are looking for employment, or are considering a career change, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has supports available to help you take your next step.
The GNWT is hosting in-person sessions in communities across the territory to help residents learn about available career, employment and training supports. These sessions will provide information about available services and how residents can access them.
Provide feedback on proposed changes to the Academic Year and School Attendance Regulations and the Education Staff Regulations, under the Education Act.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for East Three School, Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops in Inuvik, École Įtłʼǫ̀ in Yellowknife, and Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures at East Three School and Samuel Hearne Secondary School Carpentry and Autobody Shops show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
Yesterday, a Court Order placed the Ekati Mine into Receivership and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as Receiver.
The link below is being redistributed on behalf of the Government of Canada:
Canada and the Northwest Territories join forces to support the growth of Francophone communities
Apply now for an Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.
