This summer, Northwest Territories (NWT) residents are encouraged to enjoy the lands and waters of Thaidene Nëné, an area on and around the East Arm of Great Slave Lake celebrated for its rich wildlife and cultural heritage.
Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom 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 global COVID-19 pandemic is not over. In the case of some jurisdictions in Canada, we have seen concerning surges in cases as re-opening plans continue.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is pleased to announce that the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) will be re-opening to the public starting July 16. Members of the public will be able to visit PWNHC weekly from Wednesday to Sunday, 1p.m. to 5p.m.
On July 14, 2020, government-operated Driver and Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices will reopen for in-person services in compliance with Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) orders.
As part of its ongoing commitment to increase accountability and transparency, the Government of the Northwest Territories launched the Public Engagement and Transparency website in the spring of 2017. This website provides reporting on ministerial travel expenses and meetings with outside parties.
The website is updated monthly with the most current information. Users are now able to access information on Ministerial meetings and travel expenses for the month of June 2020, in addition to information from previous months.
The Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the recommendation of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
The fire ban in effect for the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks is lifted.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment reminds park users to remain cautious and follow all fire safety procedures.
Please use only approved fire pits; and ensure all fires are extinguished before leaving your campsite.
Information about fire bans and territorial park closures can be found under alerts on Industry, Tourism and Investment’s NWT Parks website.
The Department of Health and Social Services is inviting interested members of the public to submit an application to serve as a representative on the NWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery (MWAR) Advisory Group.
To serve in the MWAR Advisory Group, applicants must meet the following requirements:
· Lived / Living experience with mental wellness and addictions recovery:
o Individuals who have lived/living experience with a mental health concern as well as experience with mental health services; and/or
To ensure the continued safe use of Fred Henne Territorial Park, including ensuring physical distancing measures are followed, the Government of the Northwest Territories, led by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment will be monitoring the capacity of the beach and public day use areas throughout the summer.
Additionally, in an attempt to reduce crowding in the day use and beach areas, access to the upper day use parking lot will be restricted and the number of vehicles and boat trailers in the day use area will be limited.
The territory-wide Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Both extensions will take effect as of June 24, 2020 and expire on July 08, 2020.
Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the recommendation of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
