The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today recognized the exceptional contributions of volunteers across the territory at the 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards (OVA). The awards were presented by Vince McKay, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) during a ceremony held at 11 a.m. in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly. The annual awards celebrate the vital role of volunteerism in fostering strong, resilient, and connected communities throughout the NWT.

Housing NWT, in partnership with the Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation, is delivering 10 new housing units in the Tłı̨chǫ Region to support seniors and individuals in Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, and Whatì.

These duplexes, funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), are designed to provide safe, accessible, and energy-efficient housing, allowing seniors to age in place with dignity and ensuring that single residents have secure, affordable housing.

Premier R.J. Simpson has announced changes to the structure of the Premier’s Office to modernize its organizational design and strengthen the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) engagement with the Government of Canada.

Yellowknife Airport (YZF) is proud to announce a significant milestone with an 18% increase in passenger traffic recorded for 2024 compared to the previous year. This growth reaffirms its status as the primary hub for the Northwest Territories and the North.

In 2024, YZF welcomed 604,000 passengers. This growth was driven by increased regional travel, expanded airline routes, more flight frequencies, and heightened interest in tourism and business opportunities in the area.

The 2025-2028 Aurora College Mandate Agreement was released today. This agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Aurora College sets the strategic direction over the next three years for Aurora College.

Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek has presented the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) 2025-26 budget to the 20th Legislative Assembly.

Budget 2025-2026 addresses cost pressures in programs and services while departments continue work toward the fiscal sustainability strategy targets in Restoring Balance: A Fiscal Sustainability Strategy for the 20th Legislative Assembly.

The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the first Premier’s Territorial Address.

The Address provided a formal opportunity for the Premier and Ministers to share updates on the GNWT’s progress toward its Mandate, reflect on the previous year, and speak to the government’s vision and priorities for the year ahead. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge key partners who have played a vital role in this important work.  Ministers in attendance were available to speak with members of the media on any portfolio questions.

NT Energy and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are pleased to announce that Level 2 and 3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations have opened in Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Smith. Both stations include two 100 kW Level 3 chargers and two 19.2 kW chargers. They have been installed as part of the GNWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy and 2022-2025 Energy Action Plan; they will reduce transportation emissions and continue bringing the NWT closer to establishing a zero-emission vehicle corridor.

Last week, a delegation of Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) leaders and officials attended the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver to promote the territory’s mineral resources sector.

February is Indigenous Languages Month in the Northwest Territories. The Government of the Northwest Territories encourages residents to honour and celebrate the diverse Indigenous languages of the North this month by speaking them with pride.