Marine Transportation Services (MTS) is pleased to announce the kick-off of the 2021 marine resupply season.
The MV Kelly Ovayuak left the Hay River marine terminal on Monday, July 5, 2021, towing seven barges with a total of 6,261 tonnes of cargo and petroleum products.
Muskox tags are now available for the 2021-2022 hunting season!
A new Tłı̨chǫ community exhibit ‘Treaty 11 – 100 years’ is now on display at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC). The exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of Chief Mǫwhì signing the treaty in Behchokǫ̀, NT, on August 22, 1921.
A limited number of Outfitter Licences are now available for Unit U and R. You need this licence if you plan to provide equipment and guide services to people hunting big game, or if you expect to receive money, goods, or services in exchange for these services.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
The latest extension continues through July 20, 2021.
R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), met with education leaders on June 22, 2021 to discuss the upcoming school year, and provide updates on key education initiatives to improve student outcomes in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 5, 2021
The Government of the Northwest Territories has amended the Employment Standards Act and Regulations to provide protection to NWT workers and flexibility to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies. These changes come into effect July 1, 2021.
Issued July 2, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on July 7, 2021.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green issued the following statement on the National Dialogue on Anti-Indigenous Racism in Healthcare:
