Residents and evacuees can call 811 in the territory and 1-844-259-1793 out of territory to ask questions about evacuation

The following is being distributed on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Government of Nunavut and the United Way Northwest Territories.

The Government of Nunavut has committed to donating $250,000 to the United Way Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Response Fund to support residents impacted by wildfire.

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Shane Thompson is declaring a Territorial State of Emergency under the Emergency Management Act to allow the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to acquire and deploy the necessary resources to support the management of this unprecedented wildfire season, and protect the health and safety of Northwest Territories residents.

The final report on the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Immigration Strategy 2017-2022 shows improved immigration outcomes in the Northwest Territories (NWT).  

The Government of Canada is providing assistance to support the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with wildfire and emergency response management during this unprecedented wildfire season.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Report on the Review of GNWT Procurement Policies and Practices, which outlines a comprehensive plan to maximize benefits for Northwest Territories’ (NWT) residents and businesses by improving government contracting and purchasing practices.

The release below is being distributed on behalf of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Government of Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Yukon.

The attached is being redistributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) committed to providing better supports to help residents develop greater financial security so that they can participate in community life and share in the opportunities available throughout the Northwest Territories (NWT). To support this commitment, the GNWT has made significant improvements to the Income Assistance program and has created a new Income Assistance (IA) Program for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is investing $375,000 in a new Arts Economic Development Pilot Program (AEDPP) to help commercial artists in the Northwest Territories (NWT) develop product inventories for sale and/or export products to market.