Public Service Announcement

NWT Arts Council call for Council Members

The Northwest Territories (NWT) Arts Council is looking for three individuals with a passion for the arts, culture and heritage of the NWT to join its board for a two-year term starting September 1, 2021.

The deadline to apply is June 30, 2021.

The council promotes the arts in the NWT and provides recommendations to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) on financial awards for creative artistic projects in the visual, literary, media and performing arts, and on issues and policies associated with the arts and artists.

Public Service Announcement: Public Health Emergency Extended Through June 8

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 8, 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.

State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna 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 June 3, 2021.

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.

GNWT Seeks public input on Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program and the Community Harvesters Assistance Program

The GNWT is asking for public feedback on how the Community Harvesters Assistance Program (CHAP) and Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program (GMVF) that were created to support traditional harvesting and trapping activities across the NWT can be improved.  Evaluating CHAP and GMVF fulfills an action item in the ENR Sustainable Livelihoods Action Plan.  This was an action identified as important by over 18 communities during engagement on the creation of the action plan. 

How to Participate:

On the Land Healing Programs in NWT featured in podcast

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that On the Land Healing Programs are being featured as part of the Promising Practices Podcast. 

The Promising Practices Podcast is an initiative of Canada’s Premiers. It features innovative mental health programs and initiatives from across Canada. Episode 8 of the podcast series focuses on the Northwest Territories and discusses On the Land Healing Programs.

Public Health Emergency Extended Through May 25

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 May 25, 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.

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