Public Service Announcement

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Shane Thompson has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extension continues through March 2, 2022.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health Emergency Extended Through March 1

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola, effective February 16, 2022.

The latest extension continues through March 1, 2022. 

The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.

Francophone Community Satisfaction Survey Now Open

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback through the online Francophone Community Satisfaction Survey to help improve the GNWT’s offer and delivery of quality French language communications and services to the public.

Participation in the survey is anonymous and responses will remain confidential. To complete the survey, please click here.

The survey closes at 5 p.m. on February 28, 2022.

Waste Reduction and Recycling initiative Funding Available

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is accepting applications for the Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative.

This program provides up to $50,000 in financial assistance to NWT municipalities, Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, schools, non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals to support projects that reduce waste, reuse materials and products, recycle materials (that are not already collected through an NWT recycling program), or recover a useful benefit from waste.

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Shane Thompson has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extension continues through February 16, 2022.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health Emergency Extended Through February 15

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola, effective February 2, 2022.

The latest extension continues through February 15, 2022. 

The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.

Now accepting proposals for NWT Arts Council funding

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is now accepting proposals for NWT Arts Council funding from artists and organizations planning visual, literary, media and performing arts projects, artwork, or events in the Northwest Territories (NWT) from April 2022 to March 2023.

Application deadline: February 28, 2022

The maximum funding amount is $15,000 and must be spent by March 31, 2023. In response to COVID-19, proposals can include virtual/online events, presentations, or showcases.

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Shane Thompson has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extension continues through February 2, 2022.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health Emergency Extended Through February 1

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola, effective January 19, 2022.

The latest extension continues through February 1, 2022. 

The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.

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