Mental Health Week is a time to talk openly about mental health and remind people that support is available.
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Wrigley –
May 4, 2026
News Releases
The Pehdzéh Kı̨́ First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are pleased to share progress on routing work for the Dehcho portion of the proposed Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH).
Fort Smith –
May 1, 2026
News Releases
A key milestone was reached on a critical public safety investment as the Government of the Northwest Territories broke ground on a new Territorial Wildfire Centre building today.
Yellowknife –
April 30, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is taking action to strengthen supports for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (JK-12) students following a comprehensive review of inclusive schooling.
April 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Charles Tetcho School in Sambaa K’e and Ɂehtseo Ayha School in Délı̨nę.
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Behchokǫ̀ –
April 29, 2026
News Releases
Five new modular housing units are now in Behchokǫ̀ for on-site assembly, marking the final phase of construction before the homes are ready for occupancy.
Yellowknife –
April 28, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the City of Yellowknife are working together to advance feasibility work to assess whether the Northwest Territories should pursue a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.
Backgrounder:
April 27, 2026
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 28-May 4, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Fort Smith –
April 24, 2026
Communiqué
The attached is being redistributed on behalf of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
April 24, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The following public service announcement is being distributed on behalf of the Action Plan Committee for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.