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Yellowknife – August 15, 2024
News Releases

Local Indigenous Participants Joined NASA Research Project as Part of Climate Change Study

In an exciting collaboration between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), residents from the Tłı̨chǫ region and Yellowknives Dene First Nation participated in a NASA research flight aboard the AFRC NASA802 aircraft today.
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Yellowknife – August 15, 2024

Have Your Say on NWT Species at Risk

The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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Yellowknife – July 25, 2024
News Releases

Government of the Northwest Territories and Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated sign Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration on the Advancement of the Mackenzie Valley Highway

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI).
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Yellowknife – July 10, 2024
News Releases

$2.2 million allocated to Indigenous knowledge and science monitoring and research projects

The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (NWT CIMP) is providing $2.2 million in 2024-25 to support thirty new or ongoing environmental monitoring and research projects.
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Yellowknife – July 8, 2024
News Releases

GNWT and NWTECA agree on terms of reference to support partnership

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Early Childhood Association (NWTECA)
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Yellowknife – June 20, 2024
Public Service Announcement

Regional Fire Restrictions Implemented in Dehcho Region

Effective at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2024, fire restrictions in the Dehcho region are being implemented prohibiting any open flames on all public and private lands.   

These restrictions are effective through July 3, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.
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Yellowknife – June 19, 2024
Communiqué

Intergovernmental Meeting between Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and Government of the Northwest Territories

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

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Yellowknife – May 23, 2024
News Releases

Premier Simpson introduces Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories

Today Premier R.J. Simpson tabled the Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). Informed by the priorities of the 20th Legislative Assembly, the Mandate will guide government decisions, programs and policies over the next four years.  
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Behchokǫ̀ – May 17, 2024
Communiqué

Joint Communique: Intergovernmental Meeting between Tłı̨chǫ Government

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife – May 11, 2024
Public Service Announcement

Regional Fire Restrictions Implemented in South Slave Region on all Public and Private Lands Effective Immediately

Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.    
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