The attached is being distributed on behalf of the  North Slave Métis Alliance and the Government of the Northwest Territories

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment’s (ECE) North Slave Regional and Community Service Centres in Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀’s office hours will change starting Wednesday, December 3. Both offices will be open to the public Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is taking initial steps to explore the possibility of hosting the 2035 Canada Winter Games. This presents an exciting opportunity for the North, but no decision has been made yet to submit a formal bid.

Speech delivered by Premier R.J. Simpson for the Geoscience Forum on November 25, 2025.
 

Good morning. Mahsi cho for being here today.

The NWT is at the heart of Canada’s resource future. From critical minerals to world-class geology, this territory holds the materials, and the expertise that Canada needs to stay competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.

Housing NWT is pleased to announce the completion of modernization work at Aspen Apartments. The 36-unit building will improve the quality of social housing in the Northwest Territories. It is also intended to help ease pressure on Yellowknife’s rental market.

With the building now ready for occupancy, Housing NWT will allocate the 30 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units to social housing tenants.

This modernization project will extend the service life of the building by an additional 25 years. Upgrades include:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is transitioning the Hamlet of Enterprise from Administration back to local governance under the oversight of a Municipal Supervisor. This decision follows significant progress in resolving the governance, financial, and operational issues that led to the community being placed under Administration on May 7, 2025.

The first phase of the new Dental Hygiene Profession Regulations will come into force on December 1, 2025.

The dental hygiene profession regulations will be moved under the Health and Social Services Professions Act, creating a consistent framework for health and social services professionals in the NWT.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is reminding residents to celebrate safely this holiday season and avoid impaired driving. The holidays are a time to relax, connect, and enjoy, and we want everyone to make it home safely after every celebration.

Why It Matters

Driving impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs puts everyone at risk, not just the driver. By choosing to drive sober, we help make sure the holidays remain safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Tips for a Safe Holiday Season

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah. 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 school.

Effective immediately, all water fixtures and the water fountain at Kaw Tay Whee School will be out of service.

The GNWT has posted the funding allocation for the Mineral Incentive Program (MIP) 2025/2026 intake period. 15 total projects have received funding, including two Prospector Projects and 13 Corporate Projects: