Premier R.J. Simpson is announcing changes to the senior management team of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

Eleanor Young, President of Housing NWT, will be retiring after a distinguished career in public service. Ms. Young has been a driving force in housing policy and program delivery across the territory, with a strong focus on building community capacity. Throughout her career, she prioritized establishing positive relationships with Indigenous and community governments to better support residents across the Northwest Territories.

Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (NWT), issued the following statement on National Housing Day:

“Today as we recognize National Housing Day, I want to reflect on the progress the Government of Northwest Territories has made in addressing the housing needs of residents. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the critical importance of housing to the stability, well-being, and prosperity of all people, especially in the North.

Two forestry students from the Northwest Territories are the first recipients of the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship, which offers financial support to northern students pursuing an education in forestry or wildfire management.   
 

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance and Mackenzie McDonald of the NWT each received $5000 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in forestry related fields.  

Recipient biographies

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance

The attached is being distributed on behalf of Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated and the Government of the Northwest Territories

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On November 20, 2024 at 1:55 pm MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories 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 residents and visitors informed during emergencies. For important information during an emergency, check with your community government and visit www.NWTalert.ca.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is marking the fifth anniversary of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) 9-1-1 service, an essential lifeline for residents and visitors needing emergency assistance. Since its launch on November 4, 2019, NWT 9-1-1 has strengthened public safety across the territory by providing a single, universally-recognized number to reach emergency responders anywhere in the territory. This has reduced the need to dial community-specific emergency numbers.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report that summarizes feedback on proposed Plan Review Appeals Board Regulations.

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 18, 2024. 

• There is no travel scheduled for this time period.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

Amendments to the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Early Learning and Child Care Regulations came into effect November 14, 2024. The updated regulations introduce a wage grid and certification process for licensed centre-based staff.