YELLOWKNIFE (February 27, 2019)—The Government of the Northwest Territories invites all NWT residents to submit their ideas for naming Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings in:

• Fort Simpson (9902 – 98th Avenue);
• Inuvik (106 Veteran’s Way); and
• Yellowknife (5015 49th Street)

According to the Guidelines for Selecting Names for Government of the Northwest Territories Owned Office Buildings, Executive Council approval is required to name a GNWT owned office building. The Guidelines also allow for Executive Council to approve a public engagement process to solicit naming ideas from the public.

When naming a GNWT-owned office building, consideration will be given to whether the proposed name reflects the historical, cultural and geographic significance of the Northwest Territories. GNWT-owned office buildings may also be named in honour of deceased persons who have made significant contributions to public life and the well-being of territorial residents.

Interested parties can submit nominations by visiting the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs website.

The nomination period closes on Friday, March 15, 2019.

For more information, contact:

Todd Sasaki
Senior Communications Officer
Executive and Indigenous Affairs
867 767-9174 ext. 14032
todd_sasaki@gov.nt.ca