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Yellowknife – October 31, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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October 27, 2025
News Releases

A territory-wide lead testing protocol launches this week for school drinking water. The protocol outlines a clear, consistent, and science-based approach to sampling and testing water in all Northwest Territories (NWT) JK-12 schools.

Yellowknife – October 21, 2025
News Releases

Initial findings and recommendations from the investigation into concerns around education in the Dehcho region have been released to the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) by the independent investigator.

October 17, 2025
Media Statement

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today on the restoration of the Northwest Territories’ 2025 nominee allocation:

Yellowknife – October 8, 2025
News Releases

The Tłı̨chǫ Government (TG), Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), and Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are working together to support workers, businesses, and communities affected by recent changes in the diamond mining sector — while laying the foundation for a more diverse res

September 23, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Applications are now open for spots on the Northwest Territories Social Assistance Appeal Board. Interested residents are encouraged to apply to serve as members of the Board.

What does the Social Assistance Appeal Board do?

Yellowknife – September 18, 2025
News Releases

This year, the NWT Education Hall of Fame will add five inductees to its class of 2024. The Hall of Fame honours the passion and dedication of Northerners who have left their mark on the territory's education system. This year's inductees have spent their careers embracing this spirit.

Yellowknife – September 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has lifted the Health Order previously in place at Range Lake North School, following confirmation that lead levels in drinking water no longer exceed Health Canada guidelines.

Yellowknife – September 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement

History buffs and culture enthusiasts, take note! A new exhibit is coming soon to the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC).

Yellowknife – September 11, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is looking for your input on a new post-secondary program in the territory.

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