The attached is being distributed on behalf of Sahtu Secretariat Inc. and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Following the easing of restrictions in the Northwest Territories (NWT), the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has reopened the Business Stream of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has extended the deadline to apply for Supporting Child Inclusion and Participation (SCIP) yearly funding to May 2, 2022 at 5 pm. This extension provides applicants with additional time to complete their proposals.

This funding is intended to reduce barriers and increase participation in early learning and child care programs for children aged 0-6 years old with diverse needs.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre’s (PWNHC) Museum Art Collection online portal, featuring over 1,400 records and photos of artwork, including sculptures, paintings, prints, and textiles.

The itinerary for the Northwest Territories (NWT) portion of the Royal Tour scheduled for next month has been made public and will include a full-day of events that will focus on Indigenous culture, history and language, climate change, northern food production, and community service.

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 25, 2022.

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 25, 2022.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has completed the 2022 snow surveys and the spring outlook for water levels has been released. The technical report is available on the ENR website.

Key takeaways from technical report

• There is potential for spring breakup flooding in the NWT again this season — specifically on the Hay, Mackenzie (Kuukpak, Nagwichoonjik, Deho, Dehcho, Grande Rivière) and Liard rivers, as well as in Aklavik.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 19-25, 2022

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 18, 2022.

• Diane Archie will be attending WESTAC Annual General meetings on April 20 and 21 in Regina, SK.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

As the Northwest Territories (NWT) rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, exploration and development in diamonds, gold, and several critical minerals bode well for the NWT economy in the coming year. 

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, through the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS), released its Overview of 2021 Mineral Exploration today.