The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) Chair and CEO, Erwin Elias, and the Minister Responsible for Housing NWT, the Honourable Lucy Kuptana, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Housing between the IRC and Housing NWT.
Newsroom
Inuvik –
June 18, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
June 18, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Regulations are being developed to bring the NWT Mineral Resources Act (MRA) into effect, and your input is needed.
Inuvik –
June 17, 2026
Communiqué
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Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
June 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors Program.
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has confirmed the first case of white-nose syndrome (WNS) and the fungus that causes the disease (Pseudogymnoascus destructans or Pd) in the Fort Smith area as part of ongoing bat monitoring.
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to provide feedback on proposed changes to the Student Record Regulations under the Education Act.
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Phased increases to most compliance and licensing fees are expected to come into effect starting June 15, 2026.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is investing approximately $140 million in highway infrastructure improvements across the territory as part of the 2026 summer construction season.
June 15, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 15, 2026.
Yellowknife –
June 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents that applications are now open for the Extended Health Benefits benefit year that starts on September 1, 2026.