Climate change is a serious threat to our territory’s economic, environmental, social, and cultural health, with the NWT experiencing rapid warming at up to four times the global rate and an increase in extreme weather events.

Recognizing this reality, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting all NWT residents to learn about and provide feedback on the draft 2025-2029 Climate Change Action Plan. This new Action Plan will support the GNWT in reaching the overall goals outlined in the 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 15-21, 2024

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 14, 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.

Canadian Youth Road Safety Week is just around the corner, running from October 20 to 26, 2024. This national initiative aims to raise awareness among young and new drivers about the dangers of risky driving behaviors like distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding, and not wearing seatbelts. With road crashes being the third-leading cause of death among youth aged 15 to 24, this campaign is crucial in encouraging safer driving habits.

New one-time funding is available in the Sahtu and Beaufort Delta to help businesses and Indigenous and community governments offset the increased costs of shipping essential goods and services. 

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 8-14, 2024

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 7, 2024. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have ratified a new collective agreement.  

Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment released the following statement today regarding World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2024:

“As the Minister of Education, Culture, and Employment and a parent, I have the privilege of seeing the pivotal role that teachers play in the growth and development of our children from both sides of the coin. Every single day, their work goes far beyond the classroom walls, as they continually inspire, mentor, and guide our students to achieve their best.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories

The Government of the Northwest Territories is accepting nominations for the 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year marks the 33rd year of these awards, which recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the territory.

Residents are encouraged to nominate elders, youth, individuals, or group volunteers in their communities who donate their time to improve the quality of life for NWT residents.

Awards are presented in the following categories:

The new Canadian Adult Education Credential will be available in the Northwest Territories starting November 1, 2024.

Through the new Canadian Adult Education Credential, adults without a high school diploma can now earn their high school equivalency. It opens new doors for jobs, applying for post secondary education, or accessing other educational and training opportunities, including apprenticeships.