The Northwest Territories’ isolation centre cost-coverage payment policies will shift in the New Year.

Beginning on January 5, 2021, the GNWT will no longer cover costs for isolation centre stays related to discretionary or personal travel.

This means those travelling for leisure purposes will need to pay for their own self-isolation costs if they require stays in an isolation centre.

Residents are encouraged to make their own arrangements for self-isolation in private residences or other paid accommodations.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing that ReLeaf NT and Trailblazers Cannabis Shop will be opening private retail cannabis stores in Yellowknife. 

ReLeaf NT will operate at 5123 51^st Street in Yellowknife. ReLeaf was the successful proponent through the GNWT’s public procurement process for cannabis retailers in Yellowknife.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking proposals from Northwest Territories residents or companies for its pilot NWT Manufacturing Innovation and Technology Contribution.

Up to $100,000 will be made available to the strongest proposal for an investment in technology designed to reduce costs or improve productivity for an NWT business, while increasing local employment.

Proposals for this contribution can be received from members of the Northwest Territories Manufacturing Association as well as new businesses looking to become a manufacturer.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the  Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Today, Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services and the Honourable Marc Miller, federal Minister of Indigenous Services, announced an investment of $1 million over five years for measures to help address problematic substance use through the Northern Wellness Agreement.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Salt River First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The COVID-19 Coordinating Secretariat today released the report What We Heard- Evolving COVID-19 Self-Isolation Policies in the Northwest Territories. The report provides a summary of input received about self-isolation locations and payment for isolation centre stays from Indigenous governments, community governments and business stakeholders.

The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Geoscience Symposium begins today.

The free symposium will showcase approximately 60 research posters and pre-recorded oral presentations online at: www.geosympos.ca.

The symposium has been organized by the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS), and the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines in place of the NWT/NU Geoscience Forum which was cancelled this year as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. 

Presentations are organized in the following themes:

Providing stable housing solutions for our most vulnerable residents is a priority for this government. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is dedicated to providing effective and considerate programming that meets the needs of NWT residents facing housing insecurity.

Today, the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, Paulie Chinna in collaboration with the Hay River Committee for Persons with Disabilities is announcing the opening of the Hay River Shelter for persons experiencing homelessness.