Education, Culture and Employment

Applications open for Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarships

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarships.

Ten scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible NWT students enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree programs, or other training that supports Indigenous language revitalization during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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

The application deadline is December 1, 2022 at 5 p.m. (MST).

GNWT releases report on potential impacts of COVID-19 on JK-12 education system

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a report that provides insight into the ways the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected student success and the education system in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Since March 2020, there has been significant disruption to educational instruction around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GNWT recognizes 2021-2022 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Award Recipients

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to congratulate the 2021-2022 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification award recipients. The annual awards recognize: Top Graduating Apprentice Award, Top Interprovincial Red Seal Mark Award, Top Mark Recipients and Certified Journeypersons.

Across Canada, October 30 to November 5 is National Skilled Trade and Technology Week. The week raises awareness of the many career opportunities in skilled trade and technology in the Northwest Territories (NWT) and Canada.

Live music performances at the museum

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) and Music Teachers' Association of the Northwest Territories (MTANWT) will be hosting a series of monthly live music performances from October 2022 to May 2023.

These events are intended to provide a space for local music students of all ages to gather and enhance their experiences, and—most importantly—to have fun.

Our first two events will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2022 and Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 3:00pm at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Café

GNWT releases report on history of NWT education facilities including residential schools, day schools and residences

To support the work of reconciliation and healing within Indigenous communities, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a report that provides a summary of educational facilities, including residential schools, day schools and residences, in the Northwest Territories (NWT) from 1862 to 2021.

Minister Simpson and educations leaders meet for 2022-2023 school year update

The Honourable R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) met virtually with education leaders on October 4.

The Minister shared information with leaders about proposed updates to legislation, an upcoming territorial educators conference, plans to convene a Youth Advisory Committee on Education, and his priorities for the final year of the 19th Legislative Assembly.

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