Public Service Announcement

Monthly Music at the Museum

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and Music Teachers' Association of the Northwest Territories will be hosting a series of monthly live music performances from October 2023 to May 2024.

These events are intended to provide a space for local music students of all ages to gather and gain experience performing for an audience.  


Dates:

•          Sunday, Oct 29, 2023

•          Sunday, Nov 26, 2023

•          Sunday, Feb 25, 2024

•          Sunday, Mar 24, 2024

•          Sunday, April 7, 2024

High Performance Athlete Grant Call For Applications

The Government of the Northwest Territories and Sport North Federation are calling for applications for the 2023-2024 High Performance Athlete Grant.

The High Performance Athlete Grant provides funding for high performance athletes from the Northwest Territories to assist with costs associated with training and competing in their chosen sport. The funding level for each recipient is based on athletic achievement and recognition at the national or international level.

GNWT updating assessment tools as part of JK-12 curriculum renewal

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released plans to update student assessment tools and practices as it works toward implementing the new adapted Northwest Territories (NWT) Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (JK-12) curriculum.

Assessment tools and practices include report cards, standardized tests, and exams. Educators assess student learning by gathering evidence about what students know, understand, and can do with their knowledge.

GNWT Releases What We Heard Reports on Mackenzie Valley Highway Engagement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released three What We Heard reports summarizing the results of engagement on the Mackenzie Valley Highway project.

Engagement focused on the project description and construction activities, project impacts and proposed mitigation measures and monitoring plans, respectively. Sessions occurred between March 2022 and February 2023.

Extension of Hay River 2022 Flood Disaster Assistance Deadline

The deadline to submit final Disaster Assistance claims for those affected by the 2022 flood in Hay River has been extended to December 31, 2024.

It is critical that those who have been approved for disaster assistance resulting from the 2022 flood have their documentation in by the deadline so that their request can be processed. Pathfinders are available to assist you with your documentation or to answer any questions you may have.

Have your say on the delivery of Global Tourism Management

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking input on two post-secondary education institution applications to deliver diploma-granting programs in the territory. College of Northern Canada is applying to provide a Global Tourism Management diploma program and Global Logistics diploma program within the Northwest Territories beginning in January 2024.

Northwest Territories Nominee Program changes will make it easier for foreign investors to start a business and become permanent residents of Canada

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has made changes to the Business Stream of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program to decrease the eligible investment amount and to make it easier for applicants to start a business in the territory and secure permanent residence in Canada.

Effective as of August 2, 2023, the investment amounts needed to join the program have decreased.

Have your say on the delivery of an Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences diploma program developed in partnership with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input on a post-secondary education institution application to deliver a diploma-granting program in the territory. Trent University is applying to provide an Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences diploma program within the Northwest Territories starting in Fall 2023.

Publishing of the Real Estate Agents’ Licensing Act What We Heard Report

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report on the 2023 review of the Real Estate Agents’ Licensing Act. The report includes a summary of feedback received during engagement with stakeholders and members of the public between February 27 and April 17, 2023.

Based on the feedback received, the GNWT has decided to move forward with a full legislative review of the Act in the 20th Legislative Assembly. Input from the engagement will inform the development of any legislative amendments.

GNWT Announces Grant Funding for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making grant funding available to support events that commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023.

This initiative provides special, application-based grant funding up to $2,500 to support Indigenous governments, and Indigenous organizations and communities to plan and deliver National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in locations across the Northwest Territories. 

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