The attached is being distributed on behalf of The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and The Government of the Northwest Territories.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
Communiqué
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.
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications for Muskox tags are being accepted for the 2026-27 hunting season starting April 1, 2026. Northwest Territories residents with a Resident Hunting Licence will be able to apply for muskox tags in the Sahtu and North Slave zones.
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Trans Day of Visibility:
“Today, on Trans Day of Visibility, we recognize and celebrate trans and gender-diverse people across the Northwest Territories.
March 30, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 31-April 6, 2026
Ministerial Travel