Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 23, 2024.
National Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada from September 22 to 28, 2024 to encourage everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.
Apply today for Take a Kid Trapping funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!
Schools or Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.
These can range from practical skills like trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, or cooking outdoors to firearm safety, conservation education, and more. These activities teach traditional life skills, conservation, and best practices in the preparation of pelts for market.
In February 2023, the Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services Work Plan (2022-2024) was released. As of today, at the plan’s conclusion, 100% of the action items in the Work Plan have been completed.
The Work Plan contained 24 action items to strengthen addictions and wellness programs for residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT). The items in the plan responded to the Auditor General of Canada’s recommendations, delivered in 2022.
The completed action items include:
Premier Simpson issued the following statement today on the passing of Tony Whitford:
Yesterday, the whole of the Northwest Territories lost a staunch supporter, a dedicated servant of the people and a friend, Mr. Anthony (Tony) Whitford.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and all those who knew and respected him.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 16, 2024.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from dental hygienists, stakeholders, and the public on proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations.
Join the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Royal Alberta Museum and the Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada for a public talk on the Days of Dust and Darkness – the impact of volcanic ash fallout on the natural world and the people who depended on it for survival.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders.
One of the loan repayment incentives for Student Financial Assistance is being discontinued. The Northern Bonus, which was an incentive that provided up to $2,000 per year in loan forgiveness for eligible students, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000, will no longer be available.
