The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has finalized the new Extended Health Benefits Policy and with it, made access to health care more equitable for NWT residents.

Yellowknife (September 12, 2023) - September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month, a time dedicated to conversation about FASD, improving prevention, and supporting those living with FASD. The theme for this year’s FASD awareness month is Uniting our Strengths: Finding Solutions Together.

Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.

Premier Caroline Cochrane, Minister Shane Thompson, Minister Julie Green, a representative from the City of Yellowknife and program experts from several GNWT departments will be available to answer questions.

DATE: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

TIME: 7 p.m. MST

LOCATION: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

Please RSVP by 6 p.m. to receive the link to the meeting.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing amendments to the Disease Surveillance Regulations to create additional registers, as well as update the Schedules and reporting requirements for reportable diseases, conditions, and tests.

These amendments reflect best practice and will assist the Department of Health and Social Services in dealing with emerging diseases in a timely manner to ensure the health of residents is protected.

Proposed changes will:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing amendments to the Immunization Regulations that make changes to the collection of information, and update which immunizations are reported to the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO).

These amendments reflect best practice and will assist the Department of Health and Social Services in dealing with emerging diseases and immunizations in a timely manner to ensure the health of residents continues to be protected.

These changes will:

The GNWT is pleased to announce a partnership with the Sunrise Healing Lodge, an Indigenous addictions treatment facility in Calgary. Sunrise Healing Lodge offers a wide range of Indigenous programming for addictions treatment.

Sunrise Healing Lodge is open to individuals from various backgrounds and incorporates Indigenous culture, spirituality, and the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous into its treatment approach.  Residents can benefit from a 14-week Treatment Program, which includes cultural teachings, sharing circles, educational sessions, and guest presentations.

Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire burning near Highway 3 and Behchokǫ, the ongoing response to the wildfire, and resulting evacuation.

Premier Caroline Cochrane, Minister Shane Thompson, Minister Diane Archie, Minister Julie Green and program experts from multiple Government of the Northwest Territories departments will be available to answer questions.

DATE: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

TIME: 4:30pm MST

LOCATION: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

Please RSVP by 4:00pm to receive the link to the meeting.

Julie Green, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, is pleased to announce Linda Mabbitt as the recipient of the 2023 Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities’ Award for Accessibility and Inclusion. Linda’s unwavering commitment for persons with disabilities, coupled with her exceptional volunteer work, has made her a champion of inclusivity.

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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today that it will waive the change of name fee for Indigenous residents of the NWT on an ongoing basis. Waiving the change of name for residential school survivors and their families advances the GNWT’s commitment to improve the lives of Indigenous residents and help further the cause of reconciliation.