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Drugs in the NWT: New Online Resource Informs, Educates about Illicit Drugs

The illicit drug landscape is changing rapidly—here in the Northwest Territories and around the world. During initial surge response to opioid overdoses in the NWT, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer engaged with many community and Indigenous leaders regarding the information needed to support community response. One gap identified was general knowledge around the newer types of drugs that are entering the NWT.

Minister Macdonald Highlights Climate Action, Resilience, and Clean Energy on Earth Day Media Statement

“Today, we join people around the world in celebrating Earth Day under the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet.’ This year’s theme is a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the environment, build resilience, and move toward a cleaner energy future.

In the Northwest Territories, the effects of climate change are intensifying. The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet. In recent years, extreme weather—floods, wildfires, and drought—has tested the resilience of our communities and underscored the urgent need for action.

GNWT Announces Relief Measures to Support Diamond Sector Stability, Protect Jobs and Safeguard Northern Economy

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is implementing targeted relief measures to support the diamond mining sector—the NWT’s largest industry and biggest contributor to the economy—in response to growing financial pressures and industry-wide uncertainty. These actions are designed to maintain economic stability, support local employment and businesses, and sustain decades of Indigenous economic partnership and regional development.

GNWT releases What We Heard Report on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project and Hosts Information Session

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report summarizing feedback from public engagement on the replacement of the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge. Additionally, in-person information sessions are scheduled on April 23 and 24 in Behchokǫ̀ to further share the findings with community members.

Have Your Say on the Development of an Indigenous Procurement Policy

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public input on the development of an Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).

The GNWT is committed to increasing Indigenous participation in government contracts. The Indigenous Procurement Policy will help achieve this by creating more opportunities for Indigenous businesses.

The policy will support local economic growth, job creation, and skills development—contributing to stronger, more resilient communities and advancing reconciliation across the territory.

New Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions program to advance FireSmart projects across the NWT

A new program is being launched to boost investment in organizations seeking to advance FireSmart initiatives across the Northwest Territories.

The Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions program will invest a maximum of $300,000 per applicant annually for projects that will advance the seven FireSmart disciplines.

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