A two-year extension to the Apprenticeship, Trades, and Occupation Certification Strategy has been released.

Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment released the following statement today regarding World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2024:

“As the Minister of Education, Culture, and Employment and a parent, I have the privilege of seeing the pivotal role that teachers play in the growth and development of our children from both sides of the coin. Every single day, their work goes far beyond the classroom walls, as they continually inspire, mentor, and guide our students to achieve their best.

The new Canadian Adult Education Credential will be available in the Northwest Territories starting November 1, 2024.

Through the new Canadian Adult Education Credential, adults without a high school diploma can now earn their high school equivalency. It opens new doors for jobs, applying for post secondary education, or accessing other educational and training opportunities, including apprenticeships.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for the Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship.

Ten scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible NWT students enrolled in certificate, diploma or degree programs that support Indigenous language revitalization during the 2024-25 school year.

Priority will be given to NWT students enrolled in programs offered by accredited post-secondary institutions.

The application deadline is December 1, 2024, at 5 pm MT.

Join the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Royal Alberta Museum and the Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada for a public talk on the Days of Dust and Darkness – the impact of volcanic ash fallout on the natural world and the people who depended on it for survival.

One of the loan repayment incentives for Student Financial Assistance is being discontinued. The Northern Bonus, which was an incentive that provided up to $2,000 per year in loan forgiveness for eligible students, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000, will no longer be available.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The second phase of the proposed changes to the Early Learning and Child Care Regulations are now available for review and feedback. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories will be increasing 2024-2025 Senior Home Heating Subsidy rates in recognition of the cost of living. The increases will provide an extra $85 to $175 per month from September 2024 to April 2025, depending on the senior’s community.

For the first time in the program’s history, this July the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) reached and exceeded its federally-regulated nomination cap of 300 applications for a calendar year.