The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for the Supporting Child Inclusion and Participation Program for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

January to March is a busy time for travel in the territory with increased traffic on our highways and winter roads. Residents and commercial drivers are reminded to drive safe, keep a close eye on weather and highway conditions and be prepared for unexpected challenges.

This year, there will be a significant increase in large truck traffic moving fuel and cargo to the Sahtu Region, so it will be more important than ever to follow safe driving practices.

This year, January 21-27 is National Non-Smoking Week! This annual event aims to educate and inform youth and young adults against starting to use tobacco products and helps existing tobacco consumers to quit or limit their intake.  

Quitting tobacco, cannabis, and/or vaping is essential for better health. In one cigarette puff, a smoker inhales around 7,000 harmful chemicals. Whether you smoke cigarettes, chew tobacco, or vape, there are toxic chemicals in these products that pose significant health risks.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Medium Arts Project Grant for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The Government of the Northwest Territories will be extending the Northwest Territories Immigration Strategy to 2025 and is seeking feedback on identifying new priorities and actions.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input on the extension of the Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification Strategy.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Small Arts Project Grant for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Nominate someone today for an NWT Ministerial Literacy Award. These awards are intended to honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners, exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses supporting literacy across the territory. Up to eight ministerial literacy awards may be given each year:

The Government of the Northwest Territories is asking for feedback on the territory’s minimum wage through a short survey.

Now accepting proposals to support the creation of centre-based child care spaces

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund provides Indigenous and non-profit organizations with funding for renovations to existing buildings to preserve or expand licensed centre-based early learning and child care programs.