Today, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) issued an order to mark September 30th a holiday for the territory’s public service, commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Following the federal government’s lead, the GNWT established this holiday to provide public servants, including teachers, the opportunity to recommit to understanding the harmful legacy of residential schools in the Northwest Territories and to encourage them to take time to reflect and consider what they can do to advance reconciliation.

The following statement was issued by Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, and Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services, on the first COVID-19 death in the Northwest Territories:

Issued July 23, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on July 28, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

July 26

• Regular Business

July 27

• The Premier will be meeting with Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal and Northwest Territories Member of Parliament Michael McLeod.
• Regular Business

July 28

Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane has made the following changes to senior management in the Northwest Territories public service.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of July 11, 2021

Issued July 9, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on July 14, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

July 12

• The Premier will be participating in a Cabinet Strategic Planning session.

July 13

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of July 4, 2021

Issued July 2, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on July 7, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

July 5

The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is easing indoor gathering restrictions for all Northwest Territories’ residents. 

This change is one of the steps in Emerging Wisely 2021: Step by Step Together released on June 9. With the relaxation of these restrictions, businesses and organizations can resume holding events and carry out operations at near normal capacity levels.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of June 27, 2021

Issued June 25, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on June 30, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

June 28

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of June 20, 2021

Issued June 18, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on June 23, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

June 21

• Regular Business

June 22

Premier Cochrane issued the following statement on the re-appointment of Northwest Territories Commissioner Margaret Thom:

“I want to congratulate Commissioner Margaret Thom on her re-appointment as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.

“In the last 116 years, Commissioner Thom is only the third woman in the history of the Northwest Territories to hold the position. As a strong Dene woman from the Deh Cho region, Commissioner Thom has impacted the lives of many Northerners, especially in her home region.