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Yellowknife – March 31, 2025
News Releases

Premier Simpson Announces Changes to Ministerial Portfolios and Senior Management to Better Advance Mandate Priorities

Yellowknife, March 31, 2025 —  Premier R.J. Simpson is announcing changes to Ministerial portfolios and senior leadership within the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
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Yellowknife – March 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Apply now: 2025-2026 NGO Stabilization Fund

Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) - Funding is available to help Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) strengthen their operations and capacity to manage critical programs and services.
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Yellowknife – March 24, 2025
Media Advisory

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 25-31, 2025

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 24, 2025. 

No travel scheduled for this time period
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March 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Reminder: 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund Applications Are Still Being Accepted until March 14

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds all eligible organizations that applications for the 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund are still being accepted until March 14 2025.
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Yellowknife – February 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Have Your Say on GNWT websites

Help us to improve our websites by answering 12 quick questions about how we organize web content.
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Yellowknife – February 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement

GNWT Taking Action to Support Non-profit and Charitable Organizations

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is taking concrete steps to enhance its support for the non-profit and charitable sector, recognizing the essential role these organizations play in delivering critical programs and services to NWT residents.
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Yellowknife – February 4, 2025
News Releases

20th Assembly holds its first Premier’s Territorial Address

The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the first Premier’s Territorial Address.
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Yellowknife – February 4, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Premier's Territorial Address Speech

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Good afternoon, and thank you for attending the first Premier’s Territorial Address.
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January 20, 2025
Public Service Announcement

2025 Anti-Poverty Fund Applications Now Open

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting funding applications for the 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund. This annual $1.75 million fund supports poverty reduction initiatives in communities across the NWT.

Who Can Apply:
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