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Yellowknife – October 15, 2025
News Releases

A contract for 84 new housing units has been awarded to Arcan Construction Ltd., working with METCAN Building Solutions, an NWT manufacturer that builds homes in Hay River, Northwest Territories.

October 14, 2025
News Releases

Last week, the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders (NWTCOL), which brings together Indigenous governments and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), concluded a successful second federal engagement in Ottawa, strengthening Northern partnerships and advancing shared priorities wi

October 14, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 14-20, 2025

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 14, 2025. 

Yellowknife – October 8, 2025
News Releases

The Tłı̨chǫ Government (TG), Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), and Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are working together to support workers, businesses, and communities affected by recent changes in the diamond mining sector — while laying the foundation for a more diverse res

October 6, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 7-13, 2025

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 6, 2025. 

Yellowknife – October 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing Fire Prevention Week™ from October 5 to 11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.

Yellowknife – October 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Hey NWT drivers – especially our new and younger drivers – Canadian Youth Road Safety Week is coming up from October 20 to 26. It’s all about starting the conversation on safe driving and cutting out risky behaviours that put you and others at risk.

Fort Good Hope – October 3, 2025
News Releases

Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing NWT and Status of Women, joined Member for Sahtu Danny McNeely on a four-day constituency tour of the Sahtu region.

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