Today, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) released its fifth free mental health and wellness box to Northwest Territories (NWT) youth. These boxes are being made available as part of the My Voice My Choice campaign for youth wellness.
The theme of this month’s box is “Substance Use and Mental Health.” Youth aged 13-18, and organizations who serve them, can request a box by emailing mha@gov.nt.ca.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its What We Heard Report on the Income Assistance Review. The GNWT is committed to improving the Income Assistance (IA) program through a review process that will provide meaningful, program level information to support program improvement and re-design.
Minister Responsible for Status of Women, Caroline Wawzonek provided the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada:
“On December 6th, 1989, a gunman murdered 14 women in Montreal. The anniversary of the massacre has been commemorated as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, ensuring we never forget about the gender-based violence that occurred on this day 33 years ago.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of December 5, 2022.
Guided by Housing Northwest Territories’ (NWT) renewal strategy, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) updated its Emergency Repair program to no longer require a co-payment from applicants.
Premier Caroline Cochrane and members of Cabinet will be in Ottawa this week to meet with federal ministers to discuss Northwest Territories (NWT) priorities ahead of next year’s Federal budget.
The goal of the meetings is to raise awareness and build a better understanding of key NWT priorities and the benefits investment in the North will have on Canada. These priorities include the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project, Mackenzie Valley Highway, and the Aurora College transformation to a Polytechnic University.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to clarify its stance on the use of playground equipment for Northwest Territories (NWT) licensed early learning and child care operators during winter months.
A letter dated November 24, 2022 from the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) to licensed early learning and child care program operators, requested that operators refrain from using playground equipment during the duration of the winter season.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing changes to the Waste Reduction and Recovery Act with one further round of engagements planned.
The proposed changes were developed after more than a year of broad engagement with communities, stakeholders, and the public while developing the Waste Resource Management Strategy and Action Plan, released in 2019.
As part of its effort to support secure, affordable and sustainable energy in the Northwest Territories, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the 2022-2025 Energy Action Plan.
Over the next three years, $194 million will be invested to implement 68 actions and initiatives that advance the objectives outlined in the 2030 Energy Strategy.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa, the City of Yellowknife, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
