Public Service Announcement

GNWT releases Full of Feelings book in celebration of International Literacy Day

To celebrate International Literacy Day the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to launch the children’s book, Full of Feelings, in many of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) official languages.

This book, written and illustrated in the Northwest Territories (NWT), is a resource for families with young children to offer understanding of the importance of their feelings and emotions. The book also offers ways families can help children with their emotions.

September is FASD Awareness Month: Building Strengths and Abilities

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month. This time is dedicated to creating conversation about FASD, improving prevention of FASD, and supporting those living with FASD. The theme for this year’s FASD awareness month is Building Strength and Abilities. While it is important to recognize  individuals with FASD will experience challenges, it is essential to recognize and celebrate their talents, strengths, and abilities.

2022 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Funding Deadline extended to September 15

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has extended the deadline for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation grant funding.

The new deadline for applications is September 15, 2022.

The GNWT is making grant funding of up to $2500 available to support events that commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022.

Have Your Say on the Strategic Plan on French Language Communications and Services

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on experiences with government services and communications in French.

The engagement is part of the evaluation of the Strategic Plan on French Language Communications and Services 2018-2023, which is conducted every five years by a third-party contractor.

The contractor, Grant Thornton, will conduct in-person engagement sessions in Hay River and Yellowknife. These sessions will take place in French.

GNWT releases proposed draft post-secondary education regulations

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on proposed draft regulations under the Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Act.

The PSE Act establishes the framework to recognize post-secondary education institutions in the Northwest Territories (NWT), including universities and colleges. The Act received assent in 2019 and is awaiting the finalization of regulations to be brought into force in fall 2022.

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