The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting interested members of the public to apply to be a representative on the NWT Mental Health Act Review Board.

The Review Board operates at arm’s length from government to ensure that individuals who are being held involuntarily under the Mental Health Act, and those acting on their behalf, have access to an objective review process. The Review Board is comprised of board members who are appointed by the Minister of Health and Social Services to serve a two-year term, with option for renewal.

Thaidene Nëné xá dá yáłtı (the operational management board for Thaidene Nëné), which includes members from Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Parks Canada, and the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT), is seeking feedback from the public to help inform the land relationship plan for the Thaidene Nëné protected area.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 GNWT Accessibility and Inclusion Award.

The annual award provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of an outstanding volunteer, community member or business that strives to make the NWT more inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities.

NWT residents are encouraged to nominate deserving candidates by filling out a nomination form, and returning it to AIPWD_Award@gov.nt.ca.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has extended the deadline for feedback on mental wellness and addictions recovery services.

The new deadline to provide your feedback is April 25, 2024.

The results of the survey are intended to inform the GNWT on the level of public awareness, accessibility, and user satisfaction with these services. We encourage all residents, including those who may benefit from these services in the future, to participate in shaping the future of mental wellness and addictions recovery in our community.

As of April 30, 2024, vehicles that have been parked in the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport parking lot for more than three months will be considered abandoned and towed at the owner’s expense, unless arrangements are made with the airport manager.

Starting May 1, 2024, drivers who want to leave their vehicle in the airport parking lot for more than one month will need to make arrangements with the airport manager to do so. Otherwise, any vehicles left for more than one month will be considered abandoned and removed from the parking lot at the owner’s expense.

Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo acceptance dates and cargo rates for customers ahead of the 2024 sailing season.

Cargo acceptance dates are the final dates MTS will accept cargo for delivery to the communities it serves in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Cargo rates are what MTS charges customers to ship cargo to the communities.

Have your say on the territorial government’s 2024-2025 budget.

The Budget Dialogues are an annual opportunity to share your views on how the Government of the Northwest Territories can ensure every dollar is spent in the best way to support our territory's needs. As part of this engagement opportunity, you are also invited to reflect on the fiscal situation and economy in the Northwest Territories.

The Paid Family/Community Caregiver (PFCG) Pilot Project that has been running in Behchoko, Dettah, Ndilo, Yellowknife, Tuktoyaktuk and Hay River will be concluding on March 31, 2024.

Timothy (Tim) Garrish, a notable figure in Northern aviation, has donated a collection of over 900 pictures and other resources to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Archives. This invaluable collection can now be viewed online here.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) have reached a tentative collective agreement.

Both parties are pleased with the progress since negotiations began in April 2023 and are recommending ratification of the agreement to NWTTA membership and the Financial Management Board.

Details of the tentative agreement will not be publicly released until the ratification process is completed.

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