As of today, smoking is no longer permitted in all Housing NWT owned-and-operated units, including social housing. This change is part of the GNWT’s commitment to ensuring a healthier, safer living environment for all residents.
The Fire Danger system in the NWT is moving to a five-step expression of fire danger level to align with other Canadian agencies, and provide stronger guidance to residents and land-users.
The new system adds another level of fire danger – Very High – between high and extreme. This provides for clearer guidance for residents – ensuring the “Extreme” fire danger level is now reserved for the most severe conditions.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Salt River First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories
The applications for Take a Kid Trapping funding are open. Apply today for funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!
Schools, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.
Through Take a Kid Trapping events, kids can learn a range of valuable skills from trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, or cooking outdoors to essential knowledge in firearm safety and proper methods of preparing pelts for market. These activities not only preserve traditional life skills but also teach sustainable practices.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for funding to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and replace fossil fuel use across the territory.
Funding is available through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF), with support from the Government of Canada. The program helps eligible organizations plan and deliver practical energy projects that lower emissions, reduce fuel use, and support more affordable and reliable energy in NWT communities.
Applications for Muskox tags are being accepted for the 2026-27 hunting season starting April 1, 2026. Northwest Territories residents with a Resident Hunting Licence will be able to apply for muskox tags in the Sahtu and North Slave zones. Applications can be obtained at your regional Environment and Climate Change office. All applications must be postmarked before May 15, 2026.
The draw will take place on May 29, 2026, and winners will be contacted during the first week of June.
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Trans Day of Visibility:
“Today, on Trans Day of Visibility, we recognize and celebrate trans and gender-diverse people across the Northwest Territories.
“This day is about visibility, but it is also about respect. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported for who they are, in their communities, in their workplaces, and in their daily lives.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Weledeh Catholic School, École St. Patrick High School, and the Kimberlite Career & Technical Centre. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the schools.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is looking for feedback on the draft Wek’èezhìı Boreal Caribou Range Plan.
The draft range plan outlines a coordinated approach to maintaining and restoring boreal caribou habitat in the Wek’èezhìı region. Boreal caribou are listed as Threatened in the Northwest Territories under both federal and territorial Species at Risk legislation.
As Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine marks its final production this week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing its lasting impact while looking to the future of the territory’s economy and workforce.
