Yellowknife

Public Health Order on school closures for Yellowknife, Ndilǫ̨, Dettah and Behchokǫ̀ to be lifted on Monday, May 17th, 2021

The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is removing the temporary COVID-19 restrictions put in place for  school closures in Yellowknife, Ndilǫ̨, Dettah and Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories (NWT).  This order also included after-school and other extracurricular programs. This change is effective May 17, 2021.

On the Land Healing Programs in NWT featured in podcast

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that On the Land Healing Programs are being featured as part of the Promising Practices Podcast. 

The Promising Practices Podcast is an initiative of Canada’s Premiers. It features innovative mental health programs and initiatives from across Canada. Episode 8 of the podcast series focuses on the Northwest Territories and discusses On the Land Healing Programs.

New Polar Bear to Restore NWT Diamond Sparkle

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has renewed its Polar Bear Diamonds™ trademark as it works to re-introduce branded Polar Bear Diamonds™ into the global marketplace.

The new government-certified Polar Bear brand reflects a strong and forward-looking bear in a dynamic stance communicating the confidence and pride of wearing an authentic Northwest Territories diamond.

Public Health Emergency Extended Through May 25

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 May 25, 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.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 11-17, 2021

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 11-17, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 10, 2021

There is no travel scheduled for this time period.

Meetings and Appearances

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

Premier Cochrane announces changes to the public service

Premier Caroline Cochrane today announced the following changes to the senior management in the Northwest Territories public service:

  • Eleanor Young is appointed as President and CEO of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC).

Ms. Young moves to the NWTHC from the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) where she served for sixteen years in progressively more senior management roles, including most recently as Deputy Minister since 2016.

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna 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 May 20, 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.

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