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October 8, 2026
News Releases
Hay River –
October 1, 2026
News Releases
Premier R.J. Simpson today announced the appointment of Ms. Shannon Barnett-Aikman as the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Employment for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), effective October 1, 2026.
Yellowknife –
September 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School and Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School, Fort Simpson; Mackenzie Mountain School, Norman Wells; Fort Simpson Student Residences, Fort Simpson; Echo Dene School, Fort Liard; Mezi School, Whatì, are complete.
Yellowknife –
September 18, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The final 2026 Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for September 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Yellowknife –
September 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Correction: A previous version of this Public Service Announcement, circulated on September 15, 2026, said that changes were made to the GNWT’s Skills Development Program so that financial assistance was available for certain bridging, transitional and preparatory programs.
Yellowknife –
September 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Income Assistance Regulations and Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Regulations under the Social Assistance Act.
Yellowknife –
September 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment’s (ECE) regional service centre hours will change starting Monday, September 14, 2026. Offices will be open to the public Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Yellowknife –
September 10, 2026
News Releases
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland announced a new funding program today to help communities prepare residents for employment opportunities associated with upcoming major projects across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
September 10, 2026
News Releases
Northwest Territories residents can now find career, skills and business supports all in one place, making it easier to find what they need to get ready for the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow.
September 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Work to remediate fountains and sinks at Joseph Burr Tyrell School, Fort Smith; Paul W Kaeser High School, Fort Smith; École St. Joseph School, Yellowknife; Kaw Tay Whee School, Dettah and Chief Albert Wright School, Tulita are complete.