The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School (LKES) in Fort Simpson.
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Yellowknife –
February 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
February 25, 2026
Media Statement
Today, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement for Pink Shirt Day:
February 25, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Moose Kerr School (MKS) in Aklavik, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School (LKRHS) in Fort Simpson, the Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Student Residences (LKSR) in Fort Simpson and Chief Paul Niditchie School (CPNS) i
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Yellowknife –
February 24, 2026
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Language learners and speakers from across the NWT gathered this week in Yellowknife for the annual Mentor-Apprentice Program gathering to celebrate the achievements of the 2025–26 cohort.
February 24, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker,
Following portion will be spoken in Dëne Sųłıné
[Dëne Dedlıne Ts’ı̨ɂáné Beyatı Za Neba Huzų Nıdé!]
Yellowknife –
February 20, 2026
Media Advisory
Media are invited to attend the 2025-26 Mentor-Apprentice Program gathering, which honours program participants who completed up to 200 hours of one-on-one language learning over the past nine months.
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Yellowknife –
February 20, 2026
Media Statement
“Yesterday’s announcement from the Government of Canada extending funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative is a welcome signal that the federal government understands how important these supports are for Inuit children and families.
Yellowknife –
February 18, 2026
News Releases
Correction: A previous version of this news release incorrectly stated that applications invited through the Expression of Interest draws would be assessed in order of work permit expiry date.
Yellowknife –
February 17, 2026
Communiqué
The attached PDF is being distributed on behalf of Home Base Yellowknife, Yellowknife Education District No. 1, Yellowknife Catholic Schools, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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February 17, 2026
Media Advisory
Media are invited to a news conference announcing the 2026 opening of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer-Driven and Francophone streams.