Check against delivery on May 17, 2024

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to be a part of NAPEG's Professional Development Symposium.

Bears are coming out of hibernation in the Northwest Territories (NWT), and there are quick and easy steps residents can take to be bear safe this season.

The NWT is bear country. It’s home to black, grizzly and polar bears. Bears normally avoid contact with people, but if they or their cubs become habituated to human food or garbage, they may lose their fear of humans and will become a problem. 

Media is invited to receive an update on the 2024 wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories and the ongoing response to the wildfires.

DATE: May 14, 2024

TIME: 1:30 p.m. MST

LOCATION: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
 

Please RSVP by 12 p.m. MST for a link to the press conference.

To RSVP, please contact:

Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
PressSecretary@gov.nt.ca

Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler extends heartfelt appreciation to nurses in the following statement for National Nursing Week:

“As we conclude National Nursing Week, I am profoundly honoured to celebrate the tireless efforts of northern nurses. As Minister of Health and Social Services – and a former front-line nurse in our system, I am deeply grateful to nurses for their unwavering commitment to the people and communities of the Northwest Territories.

Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.    

These restrictions are effective through May 17 and may be extended if necessary. They apply to following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:

South Slave:

Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.    

These restrictions are effective through May 24 and may be extended if necessary. They apply to following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:

Dehcho:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from residents on proposed socio-economic mitigation strategies for the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project.

A public meeting will be held in Tulita to provide an update on the project and discuss the socio-economic mitigation measures proposed for the project. This meeting will also provide an important opportunity for residents to provide feedback. Door prizes and dinner will be provided.

When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

              6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Tulita Community Arena

On May 8, 2024 at 9:55 a.m. MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will send out a test alert through various platforms. Residents may see and hear the public alert test on wireless devices, cable networks, and radio stations across the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Caitlin Cleveland would like to congratulate 2023 Northwest Territories (NWT) Literacy Awards recipients as we celebrate Literacy Week. These awards honour the literacy achievements of learners, educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.

There are a total of 12 recipients for 2023:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced the annual call for applications for the 2024-2025 NGO Stabilization Fund.

The NGO Stabilization Fund provides special funding to help non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that deliver critical GNWT-funded programs or services to the public to stabilize or develop their capacity to manage programs and services.