The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with REACH Nexus at the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital (Unity Health Toronto), has launched a three-year project to provide free and anonymous access to health and harm reduction supplies through Our Healthbox machines.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships for the 2025-26 school year. 

Premier R.J. Simpson today announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Doody as the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), effective August 19, 2025.

Bears are active in the NWT. We’re reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you. Residents can take quick and easy steps to be bear safe this season.

Don’t invite them in! 
Avoiding encounters starts with not inviting bears to your home, cabin, or community. Attractants are almost always the cause. Negative encounters are more likely when bears are in populated areas, and if bears get habituated to human food and garbage, they are more likely to stay close to people and less likely to stay in the wild. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has distributed funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year through the Anti-Poverty Fund and NGO Stabilization Fund.

These funds support organizations across the Northwest Territories that are working to reduce poverty, promote social inclusion, and strengthen capacity in the non-profit sector.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has issued a revised Interpretive Bulletin (IB-4) to provide greater clarity on how the Business Incentive Policy (BIP) is applied in GNWT procurement. These updates ensure consistent application across all GNWT procurement opportunities and reflect the GNWT’s commitment to reducing barriers for businesses and enhancing accountability in procurement.  

Ministerial Travel 
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 11, 2025. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has endorsed the Canadian Sport Policy 2025–2035, a renewed national framework that emphasizes inclusion, reconciliation, and community well-being through sport. This endorsement reflects the GNWT’s commitment to building a sport system that is safe, accessible, and culturally relevant for all residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT).

The link below is being redistributed on behalf of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation:

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/key-highlights-of-the-2025-conference-of-federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-responsible-for-sport-physical-activity-and-recreation-832733679.html