The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has renewed its Polar Bear Diamonds™ trademark as it works to re-introduce branded Polar Bear Diamonds™ into the global marketplace.
The new government-certified Polar Bear brand reflects a strong and forward-looking bear in a dynamic stance communicating the confidence and pride of wearing an authentic Northwest Territories diamond.
Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. (Arcan) in Hay River has been awarded the design-build contract to construct a new fish processing plant in Hay River.
The plant, which will be managed by the Tu Cho Cooperative, is central to the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)’s plans to restore the Great Slave Lake commercial fishery as outlined in the 2017 Strategy for Revitalizing the Great Slave Lake Commercial Fishery.
Premier Caroline Cochrane today announced the following changes to the senior management in the Northwest Territories public service:
Ms. Young moves to the NWTHC from the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) where she served for sixteen years in progressively more senior management roles, including most recently as Deputy Minister since 2016.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the expansion of its COVID-19 vaccine program to include the Pfizer-BioNTech product, which is approved for individuals 12 years of age and older.
To date, the NWT’s program has been solely based on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which is approved for those 18 years of age and older. After successful negotiations with the National Operation Centre (NOC) and provinces, the GNWT is exchanging future shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for Pfizer-BioNTech to protect as many residents as possible from the virus.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched a new e-mental health program for youth aged 13-24. BreathingRoom™ is an award winning, transformational e-mental health option that supports youth and young adults in learning new ways to manage stress, depression and anxiety, as well as strengthening their existing coping skills.
Northwest Territories Premier, Caroline Cochrane, issued the following statement on the current cases of COVID-19 and the evolving situation in Yellowknife:
“The last few days have been a stark reminder of how quickly our pandemic situation in the Northwest Territories (NWT) could easily change if we let our guard down. Since the beginning, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) have been committed to protecting the health and well-being of residents.
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is allowing for remote tourism activities to resume in the Northwest Territories (NWT) for the 2021 summer season under certain conditions.
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is introducing new measures that reduce self-isolation requirements for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, it is releasing the first set of regional and territorial COVID-19 vaccine coverage data on the NWT COVID-19 dashboard.
Reduction of self-isolation requirements
With the Bathurst Caribou herd in real trouble, governments, communities, and harvesters are taking action to build a sustainable future for the herd.
The Bathurst Caribou Management Plan will chart that path to sustainability.
A draft is ready – and the Bathurst Caribou Advisory Committee is looking for your contributions to make sure we end up with the best possible plan.
13 sharing sessions will be held with leadership, harvesters, and traditional knowledge-holders selected by local leadership.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is currently seeking public input on a new four year Skills 4 Success Action Plan . The Action Plan will identify activities that will help NWT residents succeed in adult and post-secondary education and skills training that lead to employment. The Plan will support the Skills 4 Success 10-Year Strategic Framework 2015-2025 vision of NWT residents having the skills, knowledge and attitudes for employment success.
