Premier R.J. Simpson is announcing changes to the senior management team of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

Eleanor Young, President of Housing NWT, will be retiring after a distinguished career in public service. Ms. Young has been a driving force in housing policy and program delivery across the territory, with a strong focus on building community capacity. Throughout her career, she prioritized establishing positive relationships with Indigenous and community governments to better support residents across the Northwest Territories.

Two forestry students from the Northwest Territories are the first recipients of the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship, which offers financial support to northern students pursuing an education in forestry or wildfire management.   
 

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance and Mackenzie McDonald of the NWT each received $5000 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in forestry related fields.  

Recipient biographies

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing updates to its ATLAS interactive web map viewer to improve access to current information about the availability of land in the Northwest Territories.

The map viewer is an online tool that provides accurate mapping of each parcel of land in the Northwest Territories and displays real-time information about who administers the land and details about the parties interested in it. Some key improvements made to the system:

The attached release is being distributed on behalf of Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories

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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to working collaboratively with Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations on land administration and management, specifically around traditional use cabins on public land. Our ongoing efforts reflect our shared priorities to develop respectful, transparent, and effective land use policies that support traditional land use, harvesting rights, and community wellbeing.

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Mr. Speaker, as we reflect on the 2024 wildfire season, we are reminded of the challenges we faced, including those we have lost protecting the Northwest Territories.

Climate change is a serious threat to our territory’s economic, environmental, social, and cultural health, with the NWT experiencing rapid warming at up to four times the global rate and an increase in extreme weather events.

Recognizing this reality, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting all NWT residents to learn about and provide feedback on the draft 2025-2029 Climate Change Action Plan. This new Action Plan will support the GNWT in reaching the overall goals outlined in the 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Trapper Mentorship Program.

The program, started in 2022, helps new trappers learn how to trap by pairing them with experienced trappers who teach important skills. Successful new trappers will receive a starter kit worth about $1,500. Mentors will receive $2,000 to help cover their costs.

Apply today for Take a Kid Trapping funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!

Schools or Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.

These can range from practical skills like trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, or cooking outdoors to firearm safety, conservation education, and more. These activities teach traditional life skills, conservation, and best practices in the preparation of pelts for market.