Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 5, 2026.
Newsroom
October 5, 2026
Media Advisory
Yellowknife –
October 5, 2026
News Releases
One of the territory’s largest tree planting projects on public lands is now finished, restoring wildfire-affected forests near Sambaa Deh Falls.
Yellowknife –
October 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are encouraging residents to practice safe charging habits during Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 to 10, 2026.
October 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).
The GNWT is seeking feedback on the project plan, how it may affect communities, and ways to reduce any negative impacts.
Yellowknife –
October 2, 2026
News Releases
The Northwest Territories is the first to contribute to a national initiative that is using advanced technology and innovation to scan historic drill cores and other geological materials.
October 2, 2026
News Releases
Delivery is underway for 10 new modular housing units to Fort Providence as part of a Housing NWT project to deliver 98 new social housing units for singles across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
October 1, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT has adjusted rental rates for its Market Housing Program to better reflect changing market conditions and the cost of delivering housing in communities across the Northwest Territories.
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 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to upcoming community engagement sessions on the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).
Yellowknife –
September 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Public feedback related to policy intentions for the Mineral Resources Act regulations is now summarized and available through a What We Heard report.