A new pilot program is helping social housing tenants in Yellowknife address challenges and build stability.
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Yellowknife –
July 22, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT and City of Yellowknife are advising residents that encampment clean ups at three Yellowknife sites will continue under a new bi-weekly schedule for the next eight weeks, beginning today, July 17.
Yellowknife –
July 13, 2026
News Releases
Premier R.J. Simpson today announced the appointment of Mr. Terence Courtoreille as President of Housing NWT, effective July 13, 2026.
Yellowknife –
July 8, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is congratulating West Point First Nation and Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation on the successful completion of two community-led housing projects that have added 26 new homes in Hay River and Łutsël Kʼé.
Hay River –
July 2, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT is marking a construction milestone as the first modular homes in a major social housing project leave the manufacturer in Hay River and ship out to communities across the Northwest Territories.
June 23, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT marked a major construction milestone today with a “topping out ceremony” for the 50‑unit social housing multi-plex currently under development in downtown Yellowknife. The ceremony celebrated the placement of the final beam on the building’s roof structure.
Inuvik –
June 18, 2026
News Releases
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) Chair and CEO, Erwin Elias, and the Minister Responsible for Housing NWT, the Honourable Lucy Kuptana, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Housing between the IRC and Housing NWT.
Yellowknife –
June 10, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced a new Encampment Response Framework to guide departments, agencies, and partners in responding to encampments in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2026
Media Statement
Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories, issued the following statement today regarding the Government of the Northwest Territories’ approach to encampments in Yellowknife and the completion of a new Encampment Response Framework.
June 3, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, the lack of adequate housing remains one of the most significant challenges facing the Northwest Territories today. Across our territory, too many residents face barriers to safe, suitable, and affordable housing.