Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 12, 2022.
There is no travel scheduled for this time period.
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Premier Cochrane issued the following statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II:
“I, along with residents of the Northwest Territories, am saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“For 70 years, Her Majesty dedicated her life to making the world a better place. By devoting Herself to a life of service, she helped raise millions of dollars to support over 600 charities, military associations and public service organizations around the world.
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month. This time is dedicated to creating conversation about FASD, improving prevention of FASD, and supporting those living with FASD. The theme for this year’s FASD awareness month is Building Strength and Abilities. While it is important to recognize individuals with FASD will experience challenges, it is essential to recognize and celebrate their talents, strengths, and abilities.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a report providing recommendations to improve NWT liquor legislation.
The department of Finance began a comprehensive multi-year review of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) liquor legislation in 2020. The aim of the review was to identify how liquor laws can be modernized, streamlined and responsive to the needs of NWT residents. The review also aimed to improve laws related to the possession, consumption, sale and purchase, manufacture, importation, and distribution of liquor in the NWT.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has extended the deadline for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation grant funding.
The new deadline for applications is September 15, 2022.
The GNWT is making grant funding of up to $2500 available to support events that commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022.
The Chief Public Health Officer is urging residents to get tested for syphilis. A syphilis outbreak in the NWT is growing at an alarming rate that is consistently and significantly higher than the national average.
Join the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) for a speaker event celebrating the completion of this important sculptural collection by renowned Inuit artist Angus Cockney (the Icewalker).
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 5, 2022.
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on experiences with government services and communications in French.
The engagement is part of the evaluation of the Strategic Plan on French Language Communications and Services 2018-2023, which is conducted every five years by a third-party contractor.
The contractor, Grant Thornton, will conduct in-person engagement sessions in Hay River and Yellowknife. These sessions will take place in French.
