On May 07, 2025 at 9:55 am MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories (NWT) public alerting system.

Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, cable networks and radio stations across the NWT.

NWT Alert is the NWT’s public alerting system designed to keep our residents and visitors informed. For information during an emergency, check with your community government and visit www.NWTalert.ca.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for Early Years Community Program Funding for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 fiscal years.

This funding supports play-based early learning programs for children and their families – often referred to as parent and tot-style programming. Indigenous governments, non-profit organizations, and licensed early learning and child care facilities are encouraged to apply.

Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Public Service, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement today regarding public service modernization and efforts to strengthen the health and social services system.

Minister Caroline Wawzonek:

“The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has been undertaking a comprehensive, multi-phase modernization of the Public Service Act to ensure it continues to meet the needs of a modern workforce and a modern public service.

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the conclusion of the 2025 Northern Premiers’ Forum in Haines Junction, Yukon:

"The Northern Premiers’ Forum is always an important opportunity to connect with my colleagues from Yukon and Nunavut, and to work together on the challenges we share. This year’s meeting felt especially energizing.

We had honest and productive conversations about issues that matter to Northerners — from Arctic security and housing to health care and growing the economy.

Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, provided the following statement for Red Dress Day:

“Today, our hearts collectively pause to grieve as we reflect on Red Dress Day, a day dedicated to honouring the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals who have been stolen from us. Displaying a red dress is a powerful reminder of the loss that we have experienced, and the thousands who should be standing with us today.

NWT residents can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online using Northwest Territories eServices.

Northwest Territories eServices are easy to use and available 24/7. You can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online at https://services.nwt-tno.ca/. You can also continue to submit your applications to the Liquor Licensing Board. For more information, please refer to https://www.fin.gov.nt.ca/en/services/special-occasion-permits.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions.

The role of the Regional Wellness Council is to ensure residents from across the Northwest Territories have an opportunity to provide input into the territorial health and social services system. The councils help inform policy and programming decisions across the territory.

The applications for Take a Kid Trapping funding are now open. Apply today for funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!

Schools, Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.

Premier R.J. Simpson is continuing efforts to ensure the Northwest Territories (NWT) remains top of mind for federal decision-makers during the 2025 election by publishing an open letter in The Hub—a national, not-for-profit digital news outlet—and writing directly to all federal party leaders and local candidates.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reaching out to any Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) who are currently residents in the NWT but not licensed to work in their trained profession as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.