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GNWT advancing 98 new modular homes across nine NWT communities

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is moving forward with a major modular housing project that will deliver 98 new homes across nine communities in the Northwest Territories. This initiative is part of a historic three-year, $150 million plan approved this year by the Legislative Assembly to improve housing across the territory.

Premier Simpson and Cabinet Ministers join MLA for Nunakput Lucy Kuptana for a tour of the Nunakput riding, to strengthen community connections across the Arctic coast

Premier RJ Simpson, along with Ministers Lesa Semmler, Vince McKay, and senior government officials, joined MLA for Nunakput and Minister of Housing NWT and Status of Women, Lucy Kuptana, on a four-day constituency tour of the Nunakput region. Acting in both her roles as MLA and Minister, Lucy Kuptana led the tour, which included visits to Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok, Paulatuk, and a drive to Tuktoyaktuk, with the goals of listening to residents, learning about local priorities, and building stronger relationships between communities and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

GNWT releases 2023-24 JK-12 performance report highlighting progress and challenges

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education System Performance Measures Technical Report for the 2023-24 school year. The report provides an overview of how the NWT education system is performing and helps education leaders, families, and the GNWT focus on improving student outcomes and well-being.

The 2023-24 report highlights areas of progress:

GNWT Announces New ‘NWT Community Planning Framework: Where We Live, Why We Plan’

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing the release of the NWT Community Planning Framework – Where We Live, Why We Plan. The framework serves as a departmental platform and strategic approach to promoting the community planning system in the Northwest Territories. It highlights the important role of community governments, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), and professional community planners in supporting the development of the land management tools, including community plans, zoning bylaws, and community land use plans.

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