The “FireSmart Starts in Your Backyard” contest is back across the territory.

The contest is meant to encourage residents to practice FireSmart principles that will help reduce their risk of experiencing wildfire damage.

FireSmart principles are proven to work – taking simple, often inexpensive, steps can help protect homes and cabins from wildfires – even if a fire reaches the property.

All NWT residents and cabin owners are eligible to participate.

Here’s how it works:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is looking for four individuals with a passion for the arts, culture, and heritage to join the Northwest Territories (NWT) Arts Council for a two-year term.

Application deadline has been extended to September 15, 2022 at 5 pm (MST).

Council members provide recommendations to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) on financial awards for creative artistic projects in the visual, literary, media and performing arts, and on issues and policies associated with the arts and artists.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce new funding available to support Indigenous language professionals who want to advance their knowledge and skills.

The GNWT recognizes that Indigenous language interpreters and translators are vital to language revitalization and achieving the vision of a territory where Indigenous languages are supported, respected, and thriving.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors Program. The program provides NWT youth with opportunities to build leadership skills through participation at special events and volunteer assignments. In the past, NWT Youth Ambassadors have attended the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, Canada Summer Games, and the North American Indigenous Games.

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 1, 2022.

• Shane Thompson will be attending the Canada Summer Games on August 6-10 in Niagara, ON.

Meetings and Appearances

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

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.

• Paulie Chinna will be participating in a Nahendeh Constituency Tour with MLA Thompson on July 25-28.

Meetings and Appearances

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