Today, Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, issued the following statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week:
Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions women and gender diverse communities have made towards the growth and identity of Canada.
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Arts Council has added two new members to the council following its first public call for nominations in May 2021.
The new council members began their two-year terms with the NWT Arts Council effective September 9, 2021. The new members are:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing additional support funding for tourism operators and tourism related businesses with assistance from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).
The Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Tourism Restart Investment Program (TRIP) will provide one-time funding for eligible applicants to support:
Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the results of the 2021 Federal Election:
“I want to congratulate Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on the election night outcome. I look forward to continuing to build on our strong relationship with the Federal government as we work towards shared priorities that will benefit Northerners now and for generations to come.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 20, 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.
Proposals are now being accepted for NWT Art Council funding for artists and organizations that are producing artistic works, projects, or events in the Northwest Territories (NWT) between April 2022 and March 2023.
Application deadline: October 31, 2021 at 5 p.m. (MST)
The maximum funding amount is $15,000 and funding must be spent by March 31, 2023. In response to COVID-19, proposals that include online presentations or showcases will be accepted.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in conjunction with the Canadian Red Cross and the City of Yellowknife, is temporarily using the Yellowknife Community arena to provide essential day and overnight services to Yellowknife’s underhoused population. This action was taken due to the significant number of COVID-19 cases within Yellowknife’s underhoused population and staff at the 50th street Day Shelter and Sobering Centre.
Issued September 17, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on September 22, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
September 20
Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Shane Thompson issued the following statement providing an update on progress towards flood recovery in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River:
“After thorough engagement with flood-affected residents in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River, replacement homes will be delivered in early-2022.
“Our team has been on-the-ground working with flood-affected residents for months now. What they found was that to deliver on customizations that meet the long-term needs of residents, more time is needed.
The NWT Arts Strategy 2021-2031 was released today by the departments of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) and Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI). The new strategy provides the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with renewed priorities for the continued growth and prosperity of the creative sector for the next decade.
ECE and ITI work closely to support and promote artists and the arts in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
