Draft Best Management Practices to mitigate the effects of roads on barren-ground caribou are now ready for public feedback. Public engagement is a crucial part of the process.
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Yellowknife –
June 9, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
June 9, 2026
News Releases
Effective July 1, 2026, patients waiting in hospital for long-term care placement will pay the same accommodation fee they would pay in a long-term care facility.
Yellowknife –
June 9, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is investing $400,275 through the Regional Youth Sporting Events (RYSE) Program for 2026–2027 to support youth sport and recreation opportunities across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is updating how medical travel benefits are administered for residents who have a valid NWT health care card and do not have medical travel coverage through another program, employer plan, or private insurance.
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J.
June 8, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 9-15, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 8, 2026.
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Give feedback on the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Regulations. Responses to survey questions will help inform updates to the ELCC Regulations, improving early learning and child care services in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share feedback on whether the Northwest Territories (NWT) should submit a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Acknowledging and openly discussing elder abuse and neglect in our communities can be challenging, but it is essential to protecting the safety, dignity, and
Yellowknife –
June 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Preventing human-caused wildfires is a shared responsibility, and we encourage residents and visitors to keep this front of mind this season.