The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the What We Heard 2021 Anti-Poverty Roundtable report.
This report summarizes the main discussions and themes surrounding food security discussed during the virtual Anti-Poverty Roundtable held January 26 and 27, 2021.
Some of the topics explored at this year’s event include:
Today, Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, tabled the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) draft action plan to address the Calls for Justice presented in Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has waived tourism renewal licensing fees for the third year in a row, as the global pandemic continues to impact the tourism industry.
Under the Tourism Act, all tourism operators providing commercial tourism activities in the Northwest Territories (NWT) are required to have a valid Tourism Operator Licence (TOL) with prescribed support documents including proof of insurance.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has taken action to address the climate crisis and make energy more secure, reliable, and sustainable in 2020-2021.
Progress is highlighted in four reports, which will be tabled in the legislature later today - Responding to Climate Change: Overview Report 2020-2021, NWT Climate Change Action Plan Report 2020-2021, Northwest Territories Energy Initiatives Report 2020-2021, and the NWT Carbon Tax Report 2020-2021.
The overview report summarizes the GNWT’s activities to address climate change.
The recipient of the Government of Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) 2021 Park Operator of the Year Award is Bottomline Events Planning, run by Lisa Tesar and Lona Collins.
This past summer, the GNWT’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) received substantial feedback from campers that the team at Fred Henne Territorial Campground operates a clean, safe and active campground, providing visitors of all ages with a variety of activities and experiences.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), South Korea, will conduct cold-weather testing on their Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Testing is expected to start on December 6, 2021, depending on weather conditions, and will continue until early February 2022.
The LAH is a military aircraft currently under development by KAI. It will arrive at YZF on Friday on a massive cargo aircraft, the Antonov 124. While the LAH is an armed aircraft, it will be tested without live munitions.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is launching a new campaign focused on residents learning to live with COVID-19 as we adapt to a new normal.
Starting today, Setting Your COVID-19 Safety Nets will promote how layers of protection outlined in Emerging Wisely 2021 can work together to reduce risk so we can continue to protect ourselves and our communities from the virus.
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) COVID-19 Vaccination Policy takes effect today. GNWT employees who have not provided proof of vaccination are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and undergo regular testing for COVID-19 as directed by their department.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is now offering funding to organizations to help families get out on the land. The program is designed to offset the costs of participating in outdoor learning experiences like camping, boating, fishing and hunting, and traditional activities, so more northerners can get involved.
YELLOWKNIFE (December 1, 2021) – As part of its ongoing support for tourism marketing and infrastructure programming, the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program (TPDMP) and the Community Tourism Infrastructure Contribution (CTIC) program are officially open for submissions.
