The NWT Climate Change Council is reaching out to youth to inform NWT efforts on reducing emissions and adapting to the impacts of a changing climate. It has established a new Climate Youth Advisory Group to advise and collaborate with the Council. 

Youth occupy the frontlines of climate change demanding accountability from governments and industry around the world. With the Northwest Territories (NWT) warming four times faster than the rest of Canada, NWT youth have a unique voice to share. 

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders (NWTCOL).

Harvesters and trappers are once again able to capitalize on the demand for beaver castors in the global market with funding made available through the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

Last spring, beaver castors were added to the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur program. Due to the success of the initial funding opportunity, the GNWT is offering funding once again. Trappers can be advanced $65 for each pound of dried beaver castors, or approximately eight dried castors.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 29-December 5, 2022

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 28, 2022.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched the Youth Forum on Education in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, convened the forum to hear directly from students about education issues that matter to them. The group will meet virtually to brainstorm and bring forward topics and issues for the 2022-23 school year.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to accept applications for the Addictions Recovery Peer Support Fund.

The Addictions Recovery Peer Support Fund helps eligible organizations provide their own peer support programs, groups, and/or activities specific to addictions recovery and harm reduction approaches. There are two funding options and a total of $230,000 in funding available. 

Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (NWT), issued the following statement to commemorate National Housing Day:

“National Housing Day is a time to reflect on housing challenges in the Northwest Territories and identify the progress we’ve made to reduce core housing need.

Retail fuel prices in 10 NWT communities have been increased by the Government of the Northwest Territories, effective today.

These price adjustments are entirely the result of market volatility and global increases in the cost of petroleum products, as well as associated increased freight costs. None of the additional costs associated with the Sachs Harbour air resupply following the cancelled marine resupply in October are included in these price changes.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 22-28, 2022

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 21, 2022.