The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is looking for feedback on the draft Wek’èezhìı Boreal Caribou Range Plan.
The draft range plan outlines a coordinated approach to maintaining and restoring boreal caribou habitat in the Wek’èezhìı region. Boreal caribou are listed as Threatened in the Northwest Territories under both federal and territorial Species at Risk legislation.
A new pilot program will train fluent Indigenous language speakers to become interpreters at the Northwest Territories (NT) Legislative Assembly. Indigenous language speakers can apply for the program until April 26, 2026.
Housing Northwest Territories (Housing NWT) has completed a hybrid housing project in Délı̨nę, adding two new modular duplexes for a total of four new social housing units in the community. This pilot project brings much needed housing for single residents to the community, while piloting new construction approaches designed for northern conditions.
The next phase of work is now underway on the site of the new 50-unit social housing multi-plex in downtown Yellowknife. Site mobilization started on March 3rd, with on-the-ground construction activities scheduled to begin later this month. Yellowknife residents can expect intermittent street closures while material is being delivered. The project remains on track for completion in Spring 2027.
Team NT concluded the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse with an outstanding showing across sport and culture, marked by record‑breaking performances, multiple gold‑medal moments, and a strong overall medal tally. These numbers reflect not only athletic success but the steady development of young athletes across the territory.
Premier R.J. Simpson today announced the creation of a new Associate Deputy Minister position within the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) to strengthen the Government of the Northwest Territories’ economic strategy and help Northerners capture emerging economic opportunities.
Melissa Cyr will serve as Associate Deputy Minister, Economic Strategy and Policy, a role focused on coordinating economic policy across government, advancing a strategy to encourage growth and investment in the Northwest Territories, and supporting workforce transition.
Housing NWT has completed two new three-bedroom modular duplexes in Fort McPherson, adding four new social housing units to help meet housing needs in the community.
The new homes were prefabricated and transported to Fort McPherson for on-site assembly, allowing construction to move quickly and efficiently while ensuring the units are built to withstand northern conditions. The duplexes will increase the availability of family-sized social housing in the community and replace aging housing stock that has reached or is nearing the end of its service life.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reinforcing its commitment to road safety this spring through a focused three-month public awareness campaign built around one clear goal: helping Northerners get home safe.
The campaign highlights three key messages from March through May, each focused on everyday decisions that prevent collisions before they happen.
Effective April 1, 2026, Northwest Territories Integration and Community Services (NWT ICS) will assume operational responsibility for the Inuvik Warming Shelter.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced temporary/short-term support to ease electricity cost increases effective February 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028. The new Cost of Living Subsidy will be applied to electricity bills for residents who live in:
