The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the school.

Effective immediately, all water fixtures and the water fountain at Kaw Tay Whee School will be out of service.

The GNWT has posted the funding allocation for the Mineral Incentive Program (MIP) 2025/2026 intake period. 15 total projects have received funding, including two Prospector Projects and 13 Corporate Projects:
 

Premier R. J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).

Premier R. J. Simpson

Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (NWT), issued the following statement for National Housing Day:

Northwest Territories Premier R. J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the success of the Committee on Internal Trade:

“Yesterday, ministers from across Canada gathered in Yellowknife for the ninth Committee on Internal Trade meeting of 2025. This has been a year when strengthening our domestic market has never been more important. In a time of global uncertainty and real pressure on supply chains, governments have been working together with a renewed sense of urgency to reduce barriers, lower costs, and create new opportunities for workers and businesses.

The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched new web pages  designed to communicate more directly with residents about ongoing work to strengthen the health and social services system based on the needs and priorities of NWT communities and residents.

These pages provide up-to-date information on progress toward three key health system priorities:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Anti-Poverty Fund and NGO Stabilization Fund.

These programs provide financial support to community and non-governmental organizations delivering essential services across the Northwest Territories.

The Anti-Poverty Fund supports community-based projects that reduce poverty and improve social outcomes for residents.

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of John Main:

“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I extend my sincere congratulations to John Main, whom the members of the Nunavut Legislative Assembly have chosen as their new Premier-elect.

Education Leaders from across the Northwest Territories met on November 17, 2025, for the first in-person Education Leaders’ meeting of the 2025–2026 school year. The group includes Education, Culture and Employment Minister Caitlin Cleveland, Board Chairs from all Northwest Territories’  District Education Authorities and Divisional Education Councils, including Education Leaders Forum Chair Barbara Bell (Yellowknife Education District No.

On November 19, 2025 at 1:55 pm MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories (NWT) public alerting system. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, cable networks and radio stations across the NWT.

NWT Alert is the NWT’s public alerting system designed to keep our residents and visitors informed during emergencies. For important information during an emergency, check with your community government and visit www.NWTalert.ca.