The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are investing over $400,000 to increase the production of fresh, healthy and locally-grown food in the NWT’s agriculture sector.
The investments, delivered under the Canadian Agriculture Partnership (the Partnership), will support three projects in Hay River.
Recipients of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award and the NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards were honoured virtually today.
Created in 2002 by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, the NWT Literacy Awards honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners, exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 22, 2021
Issued February 19, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on February 24, 2021.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
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February 22
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is expanding its training investment to help tourism operators maximize their digital presence.
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is now considering self isolation exemptions for travellers from Nunavut who are arriving or plan to arrive in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
The GNWT is currently seeking public input on two key water stewardship and management initiatives: a new Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan (2021-2025); and Intentions Documents for Transboundary Water Management Agreements with Yukon.
The public is invited to provide feedback through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) website until March 15, 2021.
2021-2025 Action Plan Survey
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Good morning and thank you, Premier Cochrane. I would like to begin with a brief update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the Northwest Territories.
As of February 15, we have delivered 13,578 first doses and fully vaccinated 579 residents against COVID-19.
The NWT is still leading the country in the delivery of first doses. These doses are already giving strong protection to 39% of the adult population.
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Good morning. Thank you all for being here today. With me are Minister Julie Green, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola, and Territorial Medical Director Dr. AnneMarie Pegg.
