The deadline to register for Disaster Assistance, for those affected by the 2022 flood in Hay River, is August 10, 2022. It is critical that those who intend to apply for Disaster Assistance be registered by the deadline so that their disaster assistance claim can be processed once their repairs have been completed. Pathfinders are available to assist you with registration if needed.
Eligibility:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is looking for individuals to join the Social Assistance Appeal Committees for four-year terms.
We are looking for members to represent the following regions:
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its What We Heard Report on proposed amendments to the Northwest Territories Official Languages Act.
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 25, 2022.
Meetings and Appearances
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
Today the Government of Northwest Territories will release its third free mental health and wellness subscription box to NWT youth. These boxes are being made available to youth and organizations serving youth as part of the My Voice My Choice Campaign for youth wellness. The box includes a variety of health and mental wellness resources, such as topic-specific materials, as well as individual and group activities such as colouring sheets and activity kits by northern-based artists.
There are five different subscription boxes, each with a unique theme:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved seven projects under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Grant Program – including a project to install a Level 3 electric vehicle charger in Behchokǫ̀.
The GNWT is providing approximately $4.2 million in funding for these projects to support greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects and initiatives in NWT communities. The approved projects include:
Northwest Territories health care practitioners are being trained to use new rapid tests for syphilis to curb a worsening outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease.
Syphilis rates in the territory increased 253 percent between Jan. 1, 2019, to April 1, 2022. During that time 222 cases were detected, 47 in the first three months of this year. Yellowknife continues to report the most cases, but the disease is spreading across the NWT, with cases having been reported in nearly every region of the territory.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 18, 2022.
There is no travel scheduled for this time period.
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
The fire ban in effect for the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks is lifted.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds park users to remain cautious and follow all fire safety procedures.
Please use only approved fire pits; and ensure all fires are extinguished before leaving your campsite.
Information about fire bans and territorial park closures can be found under alerts on Industry, Tourism and Investment’s NWT Parks website.
