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Apply for an Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship

Apply now for the Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship!

A total of ten scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible NWT students enrolled in certificate, diploma or degree programs that support Indigenous language revitalization during the 2025-26 school year.

Priority will be given to NWT students enrolled in programs offered by accredited post-secondary institutions.

The application deadline is December 1, 2025 at 5 pm.

Equitable Access Methodology Report advancing integrated healthcare in the North is now available

Many residents in the Northwest Territories continue to face barriers to accessing health care. Services are not always timely, culturally safe, or designed in collaboration with communities. People continue to experience gaps in care and outcomes.

To help address these challenges, the Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Equitable Access Methodology Report, a key milestone in the journey to transform how care is delivered, experienced and supported across the territory.

Premier R.J. Simpson Welcomes Federal Budget Investments that Support Northern Priorities

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson says Budget 2025 includes important investments that align with Northern priorities. New federal commitments for infrastructure, health care, critical minerals, and Arctic security will help advance community well-being, strengthen sovereignty, and unlock economic opportunities across the Northwest Territories.

Apprenticeship awards celebrate trades graduates

November 2 to 8 marks National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, a time to celebrate and raise awareness of career opportunities in skilled trades and technology across the country and here in the Northwest Territories. In recognition of this week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) congratulates to the recipients of the 2024–2025 Apprenticeship, Trade, and Occupation Certification Awards.

This year, 30 apprentices and 33 journeypersons across 12 trades are being recognized for top marks and outstanding achievement in their training or Red Seal certification.

R.J. Simpson: Update on Non-Government Organizations Sector Support Initiative

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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update you on progress made by the Government of the Northwest Territories' Sector Support Initiative for Non-Governmental Organizations.

In response to the 2023 External Advisory Committee report on Strengthening the Non-Profit and Charitable Sector, the GNWT has committed to building stronger relationships, cutting red tape, and making funding more reliable for NGOs.

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