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Yellowknife – October 3, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories is accepting nominations for the 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year marks the 33rd year of these awards, which recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the territory.

Yellowknife – October 3, 2024
News Releases

The new Canadian Adult Education Credential will be available in the Northwest Territories starting November 1, 2024.

Yellowknife – October 1, 2024
News Releases

In recognition of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is highlighting the critical importance of installing working smoke alarms in homes.

Yellowknife – October 1, 2024
News Releases

Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson, announced today the appointment of the Honourable Judge Jeannie Scott to the position of Chief Judge of the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories.

September 30, 2024
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

Yellowknife – September 29, 2024
Public Service Announcement

In response to the ongoing syphilis outbreak declared in 2019, and an increased rate of other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), the Government of the Northwest Territories will open a temporary STI clinic in Yellowknife on October 1, 2024.

Yellowknife – September 28, 2024
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 1-7, 2024 Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of September 30, 2024. 

Yellowknife – September 26, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for the Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship.

Yellowknife – September 26, 2024
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are encouraging all Northwest Territories (NWT) residents to regularly test their smoke alarms and participate in "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" on September 28, 2024.

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