The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) and the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) are pleased to announce the launch of a credited “Hunter Education” course for high school students in the Northwest Territories (NWT). This course will provide new hunters with the fundamental knowledge and basic skills needed for them to become respectful and safe hunters.
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Mr. Speaker, this government has committed to transforming our education system with the goal of improving the lives of all our residents. The Department of Education, Culture and Employment, has some exciting initiatives that were undertaken in collaboration with education partners, industry, Indigenous governments and the federal government.
The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) continues to move forward with its unprecedented level of capital delivery to address core housing needs across the Territory. This means more homes will be built and repaired in communities across the Northwest Territories, while also providing employment and economic opportunities in these communities.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that at 10 a.m. this morning, the Tłı̨chǫ Highway opened to the public. This new all-season road connects the community of Whatì to Highway 3 via the Whatı̀ Access Road.
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Shane Thompson, has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.
The extension continues through December 13, 2021.
This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning November 30th, the Yellowknife Driver and Vehicle Office is offering expanded walk-in service. Clients can now walk-in on Tuesday and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Previously, walk-in services were available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. This shift in service time creates two full days for walk-in clients, rather than pockets of time on specific days.
Clients are reminded:
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 29, 2021
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.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to celebrate the award recently announced for the K’asho Got’ınę Housing Society in my home community of Fort Good Hope. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation “Gold Roof Award for Knowledge to Action” was presented to the dedicated team representing the K’asho Got’ınę Housing Society.
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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to improving Indigenous representation in the public service, and ensuring Indigenous employees are genuinely included, celebrated, and given opportunities to succeed. We are committed to creating a public service that is welcoming, culturally competent, and free of discrimination; one that serves in a way that respects and includes the Indigenous peoples and communities of this territory.
Effective January 2022, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will be amending the Trade Entrance Requirements.
Each designated trade in the Northwest Territories (NWT) has specific educational requirements that prospective apprentices must meet before signing an apprenticeship contract. The Trades Entrance Requirements require one of three options: the completion of specific high school courses; a mark of 70% or higher in the Trades Entrance Exam; or completion of all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests.
