The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program is providing $1.7 million in 2021/22 to support 28 monitoring and research projects. Funding recipients include Indigenous governments and organizations, universities and territorial and federal government departments.
A new social marketing campaign – We Need to Talk about this Stuff –launched today features videos that profile six northerners who share personal reflections about substance use and how it has affected their mental wellness.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched a Public Engagement Web Portal.
Available through the GNWT’s website (www.gov.nt.ca/engagements), this online resource will be the main location for all public engagement opportunities with the territorial government. The purpose of the portal is to provide NWT residents easier access to information related to public engagement sessions and to allow residents of the NWT an improved opportunity to have their voices heard.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reaching out to interested parties for information on the availability of physical space for a temporary Day shelter within Yellowknife. It is necessary to find additional shelter space to support those experiencing homelessness in Yellowknife before the cold weather returns in the fall.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
The latest extension continues through August 17, 2021.
The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.
Today, R.J. Simpson, Minister of Justice, announced that amendments to the territory’s Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act) are now in effect. These amendments will strengthen access to information and privacy protections for NWT residents.
A change to vaccination data on the COVID-19 Dashboard presents a new picture of vaccination coverage in several small NWT communities.
Six NWT communities now have more than 75 percent of the population older than
18 fully vaccinated, and 15 communities have at least 75 percent of the population partially vaccinated.
With the summer bringing favourable highway conditions across the Northwest Territories, vehicle traffic is high this time of the year. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds residents and commercial drivers to follow posted speed limits and drive safely on our highways.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 26, 2021
Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services announced this year’s recipients of the Healthy Choices Fund. Eleven eligible organizations received funding to help maximize the impact of health promotion and activities that support individuals, families and communities in making positive lifestyle choices.
Some of this year’s successful proposals include:
