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Yellowknife – March 9, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, in March of each year, we celebrate social workers across Canada and in the NWT.  This year’s theme for Social Work Month is Social Workers are Essential.

Yellowknife – March 9, 2021
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announces the creation of the Community Suicide Prevention Fund, a new initiative supporting community-based suicide prevention activities across the territory.

Yellowknife – March 8, 2021
Public Service Announcement

As part of its commitment to supporting health promotion and prevention activities, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Healthy Choices Fund.

Yellowknife – March 5, 2021
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that in addition  to priority groups already offered the COVID-19 vaccine in the Northwest Territories (NWT),  residents 18 years of age and older in Inuvik and Hay River will now also be offered the Moderna vaccine.

Yellowknife – March 4, 2021
News Releases

Residents of Fort Simpson and Norman Wells can now self-isolate in their home communities following travel outside the territory.

Yellowknife – March 3, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – March 2, 2021
Public Service Announcement

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.

Yellowknife – February 25, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, March is Nutrition Month and I would like everyone to join me in celebrating. It is a time to highlight the importance of accessing and eating healthy food.  The theme this year is Good for You, Dieticians help you find your healthy.

Yellowknife – February 25, 2021
Media Statement

Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services issued the following media statement today as the fourth shipment of COVID-19 vaccines is expected to arrive in the Northwest Territories (NWT) later this week:

Yellowknife – February 24, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, today on Pink Shirt Day we come together to commit to creating safe spaces for each other and for our youth, places where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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