Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 7-13, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 7, 2026.
Newsroom
April 7, 2026
Media Advisory
Yellowknife –
April 2, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The 9th Annual Arctic Anglers Family Fishing Derby is happening April 3–5, 2026, on Prelude Lake!
Yellowknife –
April 2, 2026
News Releases
In support of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) commitment to ongoing and continuous improvement of health and social services programs, the GNWT is sharing the results of the recent compliance audit on French language primary care services.
Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and The Government of the Northwest Territories.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
News Releases
As of today, smoking is no longer permitted in all Housing NWT owned-and-operated units, including social housing. This change is part of the GNWT’s commitment to ensuring a healthier, safer living environment for all residents.
Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Fire Danger system in the NWT is moving to a five-step expression of fire danger level to align with other Canadian agencies, and provide stronger guidance to residents and land-users.
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2026
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Salt River First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The applications for Take a Kid Trapping funding are open. Apply today for funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!
Schools, Indigenous governments, and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for funding to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and replace fossil fuel use across the territory.