The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) advises Northwest Territories (NWT) residents that they can continue to travel in and out of the NWT at the Fort Smith border checkpoint without having to submit a Self-Isolation Plan or self-isolate upon entry to the NWT, in accordance with the
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The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.
The extension continues through May 6, 2021.
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is allowing for remote tourism activities to resume in the Northwest Territories (NWT) for the 2021 summer season under certain conditions.
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is introducing new measures that reduce self-isolation requirements for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
With the Bathurst Caribou herd in real trouble, governments, communities, and harvesters are taking action to build a sustainable future for the herd.
The Bathurst Caribou Management Plan will chart that path to sustainability.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is currently seeking public input on a new four year Skills 4 Success Action Plan . The Action Plan will identify activities that will help NWT residents succeed in adult and post-secondary education and skills training that lead to employment.
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Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 19, 2021
Issued April 16, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on April 21, 2021.
In anticipation of Northwest Territories’ (NWT) students returning from studies outside the territory, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is offering the following information about self-isolation and vaccinations.