Housing NWT and the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) are sharing an important update. Effective April 1, 2026, Housing NWT will assume operational responsibility for the Yellowknife Day Shelter and Sobering Centre. NTHSSA currently manages these shelters.
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Yellowknife –
December 4, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife –
November 27, 2025
News Releases
Housing NWT is pleased to announce the completion of modernization work at Aspen Apartments. The 36-unit building will improve the quality of social housing in the Northwest Territories. It is also intended to help ease pressure on Yellowknife’s rental market.
Yellowknife –
November 21, 2025
Media Statement
Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (NWT), issued the following statement for National Housing Day:
Yellowknife –
November 17, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has awarded a contract to The Yellowknife Women’s Society to operate its new transitional housing facility. The facility will be located on Highway 3 near the Yellowknife Airport.
Yellowknife –
October 29, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
October 28, 2025
News Releases
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada has released its performance audit of Housing NWT. The audit identifies areas for improvement in equitable access to housing and housing supports through its Public Housing and Homeownership Programs.
Yellowknife –
October 23, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
October 23, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Housing NWT has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report. The Report highlights progress and accomplishments achieved over the past year. HNWT is committed to providing affordable, accessible, and sustainable housing across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
October 17, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I am committed to building more homes for Northerners.
Yellowknife –
October 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Construction on the site of Housing NWT’s new 50-Unit mixed-use building in Yellowknife will pause over the winter season. Materials will be manufactured off-site during this time. Work will start again on site by Spring 2026.
To date, the following work has been completed: