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Drinking water safety update for Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River, and Chief Julian Yendo School and Community Gym in Wrigley

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River, and Chief Julian Yendo School and Community Gym in Wrigley.

Testing has confirmed that one water fixture shows lead levels above the Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) in Chief Julian Yendo School. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for that facility.

Effective immediately, the affected water fixture at Chief Julian Yendo school will require flushing prior to use.

Team NT set to represent the NWT at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) extends best wishes to Team NT as they prepare to proudly represent communities across the Northwest Territories at the 2026 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) in Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 8 to 15, 2026. This year’s delegation highlights representation from small and remote communities and the introduction of Team NT’s first formal Eligibility Policy, implemented to ensure fairness, transparency, and safety in team selection.

Tundra Science and Culture Camp applications are now open

Applications are open for the Tundra Science and Culture Camp.  This is an immersive, educational program for high-school-aged students, and educators, from the NWT.

The program is delivered by leaders in Indigenous culture and environmental science who collaborate to provide a unique, on-the-tundra cultural and multidisciplinary learning experience. These leaders include Tłı̨chǫ elders, GNWT experts and educators in their fields, environmental stewards, and on-site graduate student researchers.

Tłı̨chǫ Government and Government of the Northwest Territories Partner to Advance Indigenous-Led Clean Energy on the La Martre River

The Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly assess the potential for a Tłı̨chǫ Government-owned hydroelectric project on the La Martre River.

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