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Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to speak about our progress in establishing a polytechnic university in the Northwest Territories. The magnitude of this project was never something to be taken lightly, and we remain committed to completing work in the right order and at the right time.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is asking the public for their input on proposed amendments to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Official Languages Act.
Applications for Student Financial Assistance (SFA) are due by June 30, 2022.
Did you know that you don’t need to be accepted into a program or institution to apply for SFA? Complete your application before the deadline to ensure it is processed for the start of the Fall semester.
Through SFA, the department of Education, Culture and Employment offers full-time and part-time financial assistance to NWT residents attending accredited, post-secondary institutions and programs to help supplement the cost of obtaining a post-secondary education.
Celebrating NWT Literacy Week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released a video announcing the recipients of the 2021 Northwest Territories (NWT) Ministerial Literacy awards and the Council of the Federation Literacy award.
In 2002, the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment created the NWT Literacy Awards to celebrate the literacy achievements of:
Following the easing of restrictions in the Northwest Territories (NWT), the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has reopened the Business Stream of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has extended the deadline to apply for Supporting Child Inclusion and Participation (SCIP) yearly funding to May 2, 2022 at 5 pm. This extension provides applicants with additional time to complete their proposals.
This funding is intended to reduce barriers and increase participation in early learning and child care programs for children aged 0-6 years old with diverse needs.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre’s (PWNHC) Museum Art Collection online portal, featuring over 1,400 records and photos of artwork, including sculptures, paintings, prints, and textiles.
R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, issued the following statement on the early implementation of the new Child Care Fee Reduction (CCFR) Subsidy:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Skills 4 Success Action Plan: 2021-2025. This four-year plan will serve as a roadmap to education, training and skills building activities and investments, with the goal of improving employment success for residents in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Minister R.J. Simpson today announced that Dr. Glenda Vardy Dell will be appointed president of Aurora College, effective April 4, 2022.
Dr. Vardy Dell has been with Aurora College since 2019 and has served in the roles of senior advisor to the president/interim director of the Center for Teaching and Learning as well as vice president of Education and Training. Dr. Vardy Dell brings a wealth of experience in the fields of health sciences and post secondary leadership to her new role.
