With the results of the election of the Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation now confirmed, Minister Lucy Kuptana has resumed her role on the Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair:
“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I congratulate Erwin Elias on his election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
Yellowknife –
January 20, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the NWT Council of Leaders are hosting a three-day summit in Yellowknife from January 20 to 22, 2026.
January 19, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 20-26, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Yellowknife –
January 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents across the Northwest Territories are invited to share their perspectives on mental wellness and addictions recovery services. Your feedback will help improve access, equity, and culturally safe supports for people and families across the NWT.
Yellowknife –
January 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Discover a new video series that celebrates Indigenous systems of care and the important role they serve in supporting children, youth, and families across the NWT.
Yellowknife –
January 13, 2026
News Releases
Health and Social Services providers in select primary care and community health settings across the Northwest Territories are beginning to use Mika AI Scribe, a new tool that creates draft clinical notes during patient visits.
January 12, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 13-19, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Yellowknife –
January 12, 2026
News Releases
Premier RJ Simpson, and Ministers Caitlin Cleveland and Vince McKay travelled to Colville Lake on Thursday last week to tour the community and meet with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council.
Yellowknife –
January 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents and retailers in the NWT can now access CannSell Online Training — a free, territory-specific course designed to support safe and responsible cannabis sales.
The CannSell course provides guidance to cannabis retailers and their employees on topics such as: