Two grants that were introduced in 2020 to assist students with additional expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Eligible students can access:

• COVID-19 Technology Grant:  a one-time grant of $750 to assist with cost of purchasing technology equipment;
• COVID-19 Support Grant: a monthly grant of $100 to assist with additional costs, such as internet fees.

Applications for Student Financial Assistance (SFA) are due by June 30, 2021.

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.

The latest extension continues through July 6, 2021. 

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.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is unable to resume services to homeless Yellowknife residents at the Aspen Apartments on 51 Street at this time. The Aspen Apartments location had been used to provide meals as well as washroom and shower facilities to supplement the NWT Disabilities Council Day Shelter/Sobering Centre on 50th Street. The NWTDC shelter is operating at reduced capacity because of pandemic public health orders limiting indoor gathering sizes.

The results of the Legacy Arsenic Health and Human Risk Assessment will be presented via webinar on June 17, 2021.

This is the final stage of the Human Health Risk Assessment for arsenic in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah.

A virtual public information session will share the results and what they mean for people wanting to enjoy the  land and water, including fishing, foraging and hunting.

The session will be held on Thursday, June 17th from 5:30 to 8pm. After a presentation, questions and answers from the public will be accepted.

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), the Premiers of Canada Council of the Federation, and the NWT Literacy Council are pleased to be accepting nominations for the annual NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards. These awards provide an opportunity to honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners, exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory. 

Up to nine literacy awards may be given each year, including eight Ministerial Literacy Awards and the Premiers of Canada Council of the Federation of Literacy Award for the NWT.

The Department of Lands (the Department) has released a What We Heard Report following the first round of engagement on the development of the Public Land Act (PLA) regulations. The report provides a summary of feedback from the public and stakeholders and early ongoing engagement with Intergovernmental Council Secretariat members, Indigenous and community governments, and stakeholders.

Julie Green, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Persons with Disabilities Inclusion Awards.

The Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Inclusion Awards Ceremony is hosted annually by the Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities and coincides with National AccessAbility Week.

This year’s recipients are:

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.

The latest extension continues through June 22, 2021. 

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.

Feedback on the public engagement discussion paper regarding the Nursing Profession Act has been compiled and is available in the What We Heard Report – Amendments to the NWT Nursing Profession Act.

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) gathered feedback and recommendations in response to a Discussion Paper on proposed policy elements. These elements  will lay the groundwork to amend the Nursing Profession Act by creating one regulatory framework for all nursing professionals in the NWT.

The Department of Health and Social Services is inviting interested members of the public to apply to be a representative on the NWT Supported Living Review Advisory Group (SL Advisory Group).

The purpose of this group is to provide advice from lived experience to the Steering Committee during the NWT Supported Living Review. The SL Advisory Group will be comprised of 6 to 10 members who are appointed by the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services.