September 23, 2011 - September 23 to October 2, 2011 is NWT Arts Week, a celebration of the arts and fine crafts community and the significant cultural and economic contributions the arts and crafts sector makes to NWT communities. Various events are being held to sh
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September 20, 2011
News Releases
September 20, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA), is offering $750 Get Active NWT grants to community groups to help residents get active this year.
September 7, 2011
News Releases
September 7, 2011 - The members of the Northern Mining Workforce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Initiative re-affirmed their commitment to achieving the objectives of this partnership at a productive steering committee meeting held on August 29, 2011.
August 30, 2011
News Releases
August 30, 2011 - As a result of his extensive research and field work in the Northwest Territories (NWT), Carleton University PhD candidate Mr. Thomas Mumford has been awarded the prestigious W. Garfield Weston Award of Northern Research.
August 26, 2011
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
August 26, 2011 - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod informs the house on the unprecedented 60 million dollar multi-year commitment towards energy programs and initiatives.
August 24, 2011
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
August 24, 2011 - The Minister of ITI Bob McLeod has been busy promoting the NWT over the last four years.
August 24, 2011
News Releases
August 24, 2011 - After successful launches in Ontario, Quebec and universities nationwide, yesterday the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will launch the next phase of the Come Make Your Mark national marketing campaign – this time in Atlantic Canada.
August 22, 2011
News Releases
August 22, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Canadian Zinc Inc. today signed a Socio Economic Agreement (SEA) for the proposed Prairie Creek Mine in the Dehcho Region.
August 19, 2011
Media Advisory
August 19, 2011 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), and the Chairman of the Board of Canadian Zinc Corporation will sign a Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) on Monday, August 22, 2011, for the proposed Pr
August 17, 2011
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
August 17, 2011 - Minister of Indutry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod officially welcomes members from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) to the Legislative Assembly. Minister McLeod will host and chair the 2011 PNWER Capital Visit and Arctic Caucus in Yellowknife.