The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has entered a media blackout period that will run until December 8, 2023, spanning the time between the dissolution of the 19th Legislative Assembly and the appointment of members of the Executive Council for the next Assembly.

During this time, there are constraints on communication activities and media interviews. As there are no Regular Members of the Assembly to hold the Executive to account, Ministers’ decisions are restricted to matters that are routine, necessary, emergent, and non-controversial.

Child and Youth Counselling (CYC) services have been revamped this school year to improve supports for students, youth and families in Northwest Territories (NWT) schools and communities. While students and families may see changes during the 2023-24 school year as the CYC service model changes, mental health services will still be available in schools and communities during this time. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today that it has renamed the Legacy Stanton Building as the łıwegǫ̀atì (kle-wa-goon-tea) Building. This is the traditional Wılı̀ı̀deh yatı name for Frame Lake.

Between December 2022 and February 2023, the GNWT asked residents to submit their suggestions. The criteria included consideration for names that reflect the historical, cultural, and geographic significance of the NWT and to names that honour deceased persons who have made significant contributions to public life.

Indigenous governments, community governments and non-government organizations are invited to apply for up to $125,000 for Gender-Based Violence Community Initiatives Funding to undertake community-based initiatives across the Northwest Territories that support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence.

Community-based and special projects eligible for funding must address one or more of the following objectives to:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced a new Vendor Performance Management Policy to help monitor performance and ensure that vendors fulfill their commitments to use NWT and local goods, services and labor when they are awarded government contracts.

The policy allows the GNWT to assess and monitor vendor performance. This will lead to several benefits, including:

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and Music Teachers' Association of the Northwest Territories will be hosting a series of monthly live music performances from October 2023 to May 2024.

These events are intended to provide a space for local music students of all ages to gather and gain experience performing for an audience.  

Dates:

•          Sunday, Oct 29, 2023

•          Sunday, Nov 26, 2023

•          Sunday, Feb 25, 2024

•          Sunday, Mar 24, 2024

•          Sunday, April 7, 2024

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has submitted the Developer’s Assessment Report for the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (MVEIRB). The submission is a significant milestone in the Environmental Assessment (EA) process for this strategic infrastructure project and meets the Mandate commitment to advance the development of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.

The Government of the Northwest Territories and Sport North Federation are calling for applications for the 2023-2024 High Performance Athlete Grant.

The High Performance Athlete Grant provides funding for high performance athletes from the Northwest Territories to assist with costs associated with training and competing in their chosen sport. The funding level for each recipient is based on athletic achievement and recognition at the national or international level.

The attached is being redistributed on behalf of The Government of The Northwest Territories and The Government of Canada

The below links are being redistributed on behalf of the Government of Canada. Please see attached a photo from the announcement. 

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2023/10/12/building-affordable-homes-yellowknife