Issued April 30, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on May 5, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
May 3
May 4
The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched a new e-mental health program for youth aged 13-24. BreathingRoom™ is an award winning, transformational e-mental health option that supports youth and young adults in learning new ways to manage stress, depression and anxiety, as well as strengthening their existing coping skills.
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), the Honourable R.J. Simpson, met with education leaders from across the Northwest Territories (NWT) on Tuesday to review various initiatives to Improve Student Outcomes in the Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12 (JK-12) education system.
In response to consistently low customer demand, Marine Transportation Services (MTS) will be discontinuing service to the community of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, effective the 2021 sailing season.
Cargo can still be shipped to Quebec for furtherance to Cambridge Bay via Quebec-based marine carriers.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government, Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government, Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Gwich’in Tribal Council, the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
The Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) has released a report titled What We Heard – Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vapour Products in the Northwest Territories. The report provides a summary of feedback from the public and stakeholders that included vapour product vendors, educators, non-profit organizations, health professionals and Northwest Territories (NWT) students.
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 11, 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.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 26, 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.
Northwest Territories Premier, Caroline Cochrane, issued the following statement on the current cases of COVID-19 and the evolving situation in Yellowknife:
“The last few days have been a stark reminder of how quickly our pandemic situation in the Northwest Territories (NWT) could easily change if we let our guard down. Since the beginning, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) have been committed to protecting the health and well-being of residents.
Issued April 23, 2021.
If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on April 28, 2021.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
April 26
April 27
