Winter in the Northwest Territories offers incredible opportunities for adventure. Snowmobiling is one of the best ways to get out on the land and enjoy the season. But before you hit the trails, make sure safety is part of your ride.
Here are some quick tips to keep in mind:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants your feedback on the territory’s minimum wage through a five-minute survey. Your responses are anonymous and results are published each year.
Last week, a delegation of Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) leaders and officials attended the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver to promote the territory’s mineral resources sector.
February is Indigenous Languages Month in the Northwest Territories. The Government of the Northwest Territories encourages residents to honour and celebrate the diverse Indigenous languages of the North this month by speaking them with pride.
Effective immediately, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is now open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday and the last Saturday of every month to accommodate evening programming.
Regular operating hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed every Monday.
Visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre during these hours to see the latest exhibits!
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Canada and Northwest Territories Fund Community Resilience to Wildfires
An interactive housing symposium emphasizing information sharing, networking and decision-making on housing issues across the NWT wrapped up this afternoon.
The NWT Housing Forum brought together representatives from Indigenous Governments, Bands, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Municipal and Community Governments, Industry, and the Federal and Territorial Governments for an in-person, two-day meeting. The symposium focused on the current and future state of the territory’s housing needs while sharing best practices.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report on proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations. Between September 12, 2024, and October 14, 2024, dental hygienists, Indigenous governments, stakeholders, and the public shared their feedback on the proposed changes.
A cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school software provider, has affected clients in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world, including the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has updated the Northwest Territories Trades Entrance Requirements to create new opportunities for Northerners to pursue a career in the trades.
