The 2025 Northwest Territories Environmental Audit has noted the improvements in the GNWT’s work. The Audit is a legislated independent review that takes place every five years.
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Yellowknife –
October 21, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife –
October 20, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, the Territory’s 2025 wildfire season was a challenging one. With 201 wildfires and nearly 1.4 million hectares burned, this was one of the most-active wildfire seasons in Northwest Territories’ history.
Yellowknife –
September 24, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the 2024 Northwest Territories Forest Health Report. The report offers a comprehensive overview of forest health conditions th
Yellowknife –
September 9, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Trapper Mentorship Program. Started in 2022, this program helps NWT residents learn how to trap by pairing them with experienced trappers who teach them important skills.
September 3, 2025
News Releases
On August 28, the Government of the Northwest Territories and Government of Nunavut signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on caribou cooperation between the two territories. This MOU shows a commitment to work collaboratively to manage shared populations of caribou herds.
Yellowknife –
August 27, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard report following public and targeted engagement on the draft 2025–2029 NWT Climate Change Action Plan.
Yellowknife –
August 15, 2025
Public Service Announcement
A possible case of anthrax has been identified in a bison carcass located on the west shoulder of Highway 3 at kilometre 164.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2025
News Releases
The 2025 intake for the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is open for applications.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2025
Communiqué
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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Yellowknife –
August 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Bears are active in the NWT. We’re reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you. Residents can take quick and easy steps to be bear safe this season.
Don’t invite them in!