The Government of the Northwest Territories is accepting nominations for the 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year marks the 33rd year of these awards, which recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the territory.

Residents are encouraged to nominate elders, youth, individuals, or group volunteers in their communities who donate their time to improve the quality of life for NWT residents.

Awards are presented in the following categories:

In response to the ongoing syphilis outbreak declared in 2019, and an increased rate of other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), the Government of the Northwest Territories will open a temporary STI clinic in Yellowknife on October 1, 2024.

The clinic will offer a safe, confidential space for testing and treating Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infection (STBBI). It will stay open for at least a year while there is heightened concern about the transmission of STBBIs.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for the Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship.

Ten scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible NWT students enrolled in certificate, diploma or degree programs that support Indigenous language revitalization during the 2024-25 school year.

Priority will be given to NWT students enrolled in programs offered by accredited post-secondary institutions.

The application deadline is December 1, 2024, at 5 pm MT.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched a new visual dashboard to track the presence of COVID-19, Influenza (Flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Behchokǫ̀, Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Norman Wells, and Yellowknife. This easy-to-use dashboard provides residents with clear visualizations, including graphs, to help them stay informed about viral trends in their community.

The dashboard displays key information, including:

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors Program. The program provides NWT youth with opportunities to build leadership skills through participation at special events and volunteer assignments.

In the past, NWT Youth Ambassadors have attended the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, Canada Summer Games, and the North American Indigenous Games. This cohort will have the opportunity to volunteer at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Trapper Mentorship Program.

The program, started in 2022, helps new trappers learn how to trap by pairing them with experienced trappers who teach important skills. Successful new trappers will receive a starter kit worth about $1,500. Mentors will receive $2,000 to help cover their costs.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is notifying the public of a scheduled maintenance outage by Northwestel, which will impact internet and cellular services in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on September 25, 2024, between 1:00 a.m. and 07:00 a.m. MT.

The Government of the Northwest Territories has cancelled a tender for dredging work at the Liard River Ferry Landings, initially scheduled to start in mid-September 2024.

National Concussion Awareness Week is being recognized across Canada from September 22 to 28, 2024 to encourage everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.

Apply today for Take a Kid Trapping funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!

Schools or Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.

These can range from practical skills like trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, or cooking outdoors to firearm safety, conservation education, and more. These activities teach traditional life skills, conservation, and best practices in the preparation of pelts for market.