The 2021-2022 Premier’s Awards for Excellence were presented in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly on June 24, 2022.
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ annual Premier’s Award for Excellence program recognizes the outstanding achievement of individual employees who continue to strive for excellence and improvements in the workplace.
This year honours were presented in three separate categories.
The Northwest Territories State of the Environment Report 2022 (NWT SOE Report) provides information about topics relevant to the environment, organized to clearly explain what has occurred over time and what changes are expected in the future. It also compares the NWT environment to other parts of Canada and the world. The goal of this report is to help residents understand the NWT’s changing environment and enable them to make informed decisions about their impact on the environment.
Nunavut’s Minister of Environment David Akeeagok and the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) for the Northwest Territories, Shane Thompson hosted a meeting on barren-ground caribou management on June 16, 2022.
They were joined by Nunavut co-management partners from Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Ekaluktutiak Hunters & Trappers Organization and Kugluktuk Angoniatit Association. Also attending from the NWT were representatives from the Tłı̨chǫ Government, Northwest Territory Métis Nation and North Slave Métis Alliance.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is pleased to announce the inductees of the 2021 and 2022 Northwest Territories (NWT) Education Hall of Fame.
The GNWT is recognizing eight deserving individuals who have provided exemplary service to education in the territory. Each have made a strong and lasting impression on their colleagues, students and communities across the NWT.
The 2021 inductees are:
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 20, 2022.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released the fifth Quarterly Report on the Aurora College Transformation today. The release of quarterly reports supports the GNWT’s efforts to be transparent and accountable throughout the transformation process, while also aiming to enhance NWT resident and stakeholder understanding of what the polytechnic university can mean to residents, to communities and to the territory.
The June Quarterly Report highlights completed and forthcoming activities for the Aurora College Transformation in Phase 2. This includes:
Between June 16 and July 25, 2022, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) department of Justice is gathering public feedback on the development of missing persons legislation.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has amended to the Motor Vehicles Act (Act) to ensure public safety and increase alignment with other jurisdictions across Canada.
The amendments:
Premier Caroline Cochrane today announced the appointment of Ms. Jo-Anne Cecchetto as the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services (HSS) for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) effective July 27, 2022.
The following media statement was issued by Diane Archie, Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure, and Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, on their participation in the Arctic Development Expo.
“This week researchers, Indigenous leaders, circumpolar governments, scientists, and industry experts gathered in Inuvik for the Arctic Development Expo. This annual event takes place in Inuvik to encourage collaboration that enhances circumpolar life and creates innovative solutions for challenges that face northern communities.
