The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has appointed Kenny Ruptash to the Aurora College Board of Governors and named him Chairperson of the Board for a three-year term. A long-time Northerner and respected leader in governance and industry, Mr. Ruptash brings over two decades of private and public sector experience, including roles on the boards of financial institutions, economic development corporations, and publicly traded companies.

Further to the updates provided in January and February 2025, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received new information regarding the PowerSchool Data Breach.

As duck hunting season approaches, this is a reminder for the public that Avian Influenza has previously been detected in a small number of birds in the Northwest Territories. Residents should take some simple and easy steps to protect themselves. Avian influenza passes from bird to bird and can affect some other animals and, in rare cases, people. With the return of migratory birds, it is important to watch for signs of sick birds and follow some basic precautions to prevent being exposed to the virus.

Safety Guidelines for the Public

Applications for bison tags are now available for the 2025-26 hunting season! There are four bison tags for the Mackenzie bison population available to NWT residents with a Resident Hunting Licence or a General Hunting Licence. These tags are for bulls only, and as per the regulations, there is mandatory harvest reporting for these tags.

Submit your application before June 15, 2025, 5:00pm. If you are mailing your application, your application must be post-marked before June 15, 2025.

Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.

The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise, and debt grows. The GNWT is focusing on careful spending and building a stronger, more stable future for everyone.

The Budget Dialogues 2025 are an opportunity to share your views on how the GNWT can ensure every dollar is spent in the best way to support the Priorities of the 20th Legislative Assembly and our territory's needs.

The Minister of Finance will be hosting Town Hall sessions with the public:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from midwives, stakeholders, and the public on the proposed key elements of the Midwifery Profession Regulations.

These regulations would modernize how midwifery is regulated in the NWT by bringing the profession under the Health and Social Services Professions Act (HSSPA). This Act supports consistent rules for licensing, registration, and professional accountability for health and social services professions.

Highlights of the proposal include:

Today, an order declaring that the Hamlet of Enterprise is under Administration is in effect. This order will remain in effect until it is repealed at a date to be determined.

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) has determined it has become necessary to place the Hamlet of Enterprise under administration due to the governance, financial, and operational challenges.

The GNWT has updated the rent scale for Market Rental Units. Notices are currently being sent to tenants in market housing units by May 1st outlining a 90-day notice of rent increase. Market rental rates remained stable since 2012, however recent years of sustained inflation now necessitates an adjustment in line with current market conditions and to reflect operating costs. These rent adjustments will help to equalize the market rate gaps in communities where market conditions require private landlords and developers to charge higher rates.

Health and Social Services Minster Lesa Semmler issued the following media statement today regarding Emergency Department Coverage at Stanton Territorial Hospital and Support for Physicians Across the NWT.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is moving forward with a new transitional housing initiative to help individuals experiencing homelessness access safe, stable housing and meaningful supports.

A temporary transitional housing facility will be established just outside Yellowknife, on Highway 3 across from the Yellowknife Airport and adjacent to the parking lot used for the annual Folk on the Rocks festival.