The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in the tourism and hospitality industries to provide input on the new Tourism 2030 Strategy.
Winter in the Northwest Territories offers incredible opportunities for adventure. Snowmobiling is one of the best ways to get out on the land and enjoy the season. But before you hit the trails, make sure safety is part of your ride.
Here are some quick tips to keep in mind:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants your feedback on the territory’s minimum wage through a five-minute survey. Your responses are anonymous and results are published each year.
Effective immediately, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is now open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday and the last Saturday of every month to accommodate evening programming.
Regular operating hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed every Monday.
Visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre during these hours to see the latest exhibits!
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting funding applications for the 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund. This annual $1.75 million fund supports poverty reduction initiatives in communities across the NWT.
Who Can Apply:
Eligibility Criteria:
Projects must:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report on proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations. Between September 12, 2024, and October 14, 2024, dental hygienists, Indigenous governments, stakeholders, and the public shared their feedback on the proposed changes.
A cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school software provider, has affected clients in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world, including the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will not be re-opening the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) on January 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. MST as previously indicated.
On January 15, 2025, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment was informed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) nominee allotment for 2025 will be 150 – a 50% reduction from the 2024 figure of 300.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Small and Medium Arts Project Grant for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
The Small Arts Project Grant provides up to $5,000 to emerging to mid-career artists, craftspeople, and small groups to cover costs for small-scale arts projects (e.g., traditional apparel, paintings, etc.) such as art supplies (e.g., beads, thread, furs, etc.) studio fees, illustration and design costs, and artistic development.
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program will re-open its application intake on January 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. MST. Individuals can apply online through the application portal on the Northwest Territories Nominee Program website and applications will be processed in the order they are received. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
