Apply now for the Northwest Territories Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship. This program, offered annually, provides funding opportunities for youth aged 18 to 30 to lead community projects and events that support the vision and goals of Northern Voices, Northern Waters: The NWT Water Stewardship Strategy. This year’s deadline to apply is June 26, 2026, so don’t delay.

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 practice bear safety 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 deadline has been extended for legal and medical professionals to apply to serve on the NWT Mental Health Act Review Board.

The Board reviews matters involving involuntary admission under the Mental Health Act. Members bring legal or medical expertise to support fair and timely hearings.

Many Northwest Territories Parks and Campgrounds will open beginning May 15, 2026. 

2026 Campground Opening Dates:

North Slave Region

• Prelude Lake Territorial Park: May 15
• Reid Lake Territorial Park: May 15
• Fred Henne Territorial Park: May 15
• North Arm Territorial Park: May 15

South Slave Region

Have your say on the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)’s 2027-2028 budget and fiscal situation.

The Northwest Territories is navigating a period of economic transition as major resource projects wind down, global uncertainty grows, and costs continue to rise. At the same time, new opportunities are emerging through partnerships, infrastructure investment, and a renewed focus on building resilient communities and a more diversified economy for the future.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is introducing a new admission process for adults with disabilities into GNWT-funded Supported Living services.

Starting May 13, 2026, all new Supported Living admissions are coordinated through the Committee for Applications to Supported Living, known as CASL. CASL will serve as a single entry point for Supported Living applications across the Northwest Territories. Previously, admissions and waitlists were managed through various processes across regions and service providers.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 12-18, 2026

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 11, 2026. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Deh Gah School in Fort Providence, Mezi Community School in Whati and Jean Wetrade School in Gametį̀. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the schools.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is asking for feedback on the territory’s minimum wage through a survey.  Findings from the survey are published annually and your identity is kept anonymous.

On May 6, 2026, at 9:55 am the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories (NWT) public alerting system.

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

Some residents may not receive the test alert on their wireless device. This may occur for a variety of reasons, including device compatibility, connection to an LTE network, cell tower coverage, or device software and settings.