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.
An interactive housing symposium emphasizing information sharing, networking and decision-making on housing issues across the NWT wrapped up this afternoon.
The NWT Housing Forum brought together representatives from Indigenous Governments, Bands, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Municipal and Community Governments, Industry, and the Federal and Territorial Governments for an in-person, two-day meeting. The symposium focused on the current and future state of the territory’s housing needs while sharing best practices.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has updated the Northwest Territories Trades Entrance Requirements to create new opportunities for Northerners to pursue a career in the trades.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is announcing that the newly elected Tsiigehtchic hamlet council will be sworn in today. This is the final step in the transition from a charter community to a Hamlet.
Tsiigehtchic gained official Hamlet status on July 1, 2024. This change resulted in the establishment of two distinct and separate government structures: a hamlet council and a band council.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is concluding the temporary On-the-Land Camp Initiative on January 17, 2025, to shift full focus to the development of sustainable, long-term housing solutions.
Yellowknife’s shelters faced critical capacity challenges during Summer 2024, leaving more individuals without access to indoor housing options. The GNWT launched the On-the-Land Camp Initiative on November 12, 2024, as a short-term response to an urgent need, providing critical support for residents experiencing homelessness during the winter.
A new collection of 133 rare Northern photographs depicting early airplanes, sternwheelers, and people and places throughout the Northwest Territories (NWT), Yukon, and northern Alberta from the 1900’s to 1950’s is now publicly available.
The photographs are from the Bishop Arthur Henry Sovereign fonds, which were transferred to NWT Archives from the Museum and Archives of Vernon. They were created and collected by the Anglican Bishop Sovereign through his term as Bishop of Athabasca.
The North continues to experience climate warming at a faster rate than the rest of Canada, adversely impacting our Northern ecosystems, infrastructure, and supply chains. At the same time, the Northwest Territories (NWT) is facing the combined effects of energy price volatility and a longstanding infrastructure deficit, which impact energy affordability and security.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing the Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP) and will rescind the Affirmative Action Policy on March 31, 2025. The Indigenous Employment Policy which will come into effect on April 1, 2025 reflects the GNWT’s commitment to reconciliation by prioritizing the recruitment, retention, and career advancement of Indigenous persons, as outlined under subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982.
Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler announced today that as of December 16, 2024, the NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council will be replaced with a Public Administrator.
The increasing challenges and pressure on the health and social services system across the Northwest Territories, and in particular the operational challenges faced by the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), highlight the need for enhanced strategic direction.
An environmental site assessment has been completed at Tin Can Hill, the proposed location for Aurora College’s new North Slave campus, to:
