August 22, 2011 - The Health Status Report has been released by Health and Social Services Minister J. Michael Miltenberger. The report provides an insight into the health and well-being of the Northwest Territories population.

Purpose: To provide lasting recognition and gratitude towards those who contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultures and heritage in the Northwest Territories. The Cultural Circle helps build awareness amongst all northerners about the importance of promoting, protecting, preserving and celebrating our unique culture, heritage and ways of life.

Eligible Recipients:
Youth Category - Youth, 25 years of age and under, who demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging in the arts, cultural learning and cultural practices.

August 22, 2011 - Minister of ECE Jackson Lafferty announced the launching of a new recognition ceremony called the Cultural Circle. The Cultural Cirlce helps build awareness about the importance of promoting, protecting and preserving our unique culture and heritage.

August 22, 2011 - Premier Floyd Roland made two official statements at the beginning of this afternoon’s session of the Legislative Assembly regarding the tragic events in Resolute Bay this weekend and the passing of Jack Layton.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of this 16th Assembly, our Government and all residents of the Northwest Territories I offer condolences today to those individuals and families who are mourning the loss of colleagues, friends, relatives and loved ones as a result of this weekend’s tragic crash of First Air Flight 6560 near Resolute Bay.

August 22, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Canadian Zinc Inc. today signed a Socio Economic Agreement (SEA) for the proposed Prairie Creek Mine in the Dehcho Region.

August 19, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to enhance emergency preparedness and response activities in the NWT.

Seven projects totalling approximately $450,000 received funding in 2010-11. This included a contribution of $194,000 from the Government of Canada through the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) to support Canada’s emergency management priorities – developing valuable learning events and the improvement of telecommunications capacity.

August 16, 2011 - Canadian and U.S. government officials along with business leaders will meet in Yellowknife this week to discuss issues of importance to the Northwest Territories (NWT) at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Capital Visit and Arctic Caucus.

The Capital Visit will take place on Aug. 17, and the Arctic Caucus will be held on Aug. 18 – 19, 2011.

August 16, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories, in partnership with the Governments of Nunavut and Yukon, is proud to host the 2011 Arctic Ungulate Conference in Yellowknife from Aug. 22 to 26. This will be the 13th international conference.

August 12, 2011 - To support residents in the stop smoking challenge, Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT’s) will be available to all NWT smokers and smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under NWT health care benefits, Health and Social Services (HSS) Minister Miltenberger announced today.

August 12, 2011 - Canadian and U.S. Legislators and business leaders will meet at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Capital Visit and Arctic Caucus in Yellowknife.

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod will host and chair the 2011 PNWER Capital Visit and Arctic Caucus. MLA for Kam Lake and Chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure David Ramsay will also be attending.

The Capital Visit will take place on August 17, and the Arctic Caucus will be held on August 18 – 19, 2011.