Executive and Indigenous Affairs

Tłı̨chǫ Government, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and Government of the Northwest Territories strengthen partnership to advance Arctic Economic and Security Corridor

The Tłı̨chǫ Government, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaborative work related to the proposed Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).

Premier Simpson, Minister Cleveland and Minister McKay tour Colville Lake with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation, sign onto workplan to advance school build

Premier RJ Simpson, and Ministers Caitlin Cleveland and Vince McKay travelled to Colville Lake on Thursday last week to tour the community and meet with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council.

Upon arrival, they were joined by Member for Sahtu Danny McNeely and sat down for a meal together with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council. Leaders were given a community tour, visited Colville Lake School, and then gathered again to meet with Chief and Council to discuss key topics and issues.

Premier R. J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek respond to the signing of the Tłı̨chǫ Government–Yellowknives Dene First Nation Memorandum of Understanding on the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor

Premier R. J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).

Premier R. J. Simpson

Applications Open for Anti-Poverty and NGO Stabilization Funds

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Anti-Poverty Fund and NGO Stabilization Fund.

These programs provide financial support to community and non-governmental organizations delivering essential services across the Northwest Territories.

The Anti-Poverty Fund supports community-based projects that reduce poverty and improve social outcomes for residents.

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