Northwest Territories (NWT) Education Leaders met via videoconference with Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J. Simpson and the NWT Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) on August 18, 2020 to discuss school readiness and response protocols for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
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Yellowknife –
August 20, 2020
Communiqué
Yellowknife –
August 18, 2020
Media Statement
R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment released the following statement today regarding the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year:
Yellowknife –
August 12, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today released a discussion paper seeking input on a proposed governance model for Aurora College and the development of the governance system for the polytechnic university.
Yellowknife –
August 10, 2020
News Releases
Today the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), R.J. Simpson, announced two new grants available for all post-secondary students accessing full-time Student Financial Assistance (SFA) benefits in the 2020-21 academic year as part of the GNWT COVID-19 Economic Relief Measures.
Yellowknife –
August 4, 2020
Public Service Announcement
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 Literacy Awards.
Yellowknife –
August 4, 2020
News Releases
The GNWT has established a new funding program to provide non-profit organizations and Indigenous governments with funding for infrastructure repairs and retrofits to support the creation of new centre-based child care spaces in communities.
July 30, 2020
Media Advisory
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 31, 2020
Issued July 30, 2020
Public Events and Meetings
No public events are scheduled
Closed Events and Meetings
Yellowknife –
July 22, 2020
News Releases
Today the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), R.J. Simpson, announced the extension of all Income Assistance (IA) COVID-19 relief measures currently in place.
Yellowknife –
July 15, 2020
Public Service Announcement
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.
Yellowknife –
July 9, 2020
Communiqué
Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J.