Applications are now open for the Housing NWT Memorial Scholarships to support residents of the Northwest Territories pursuing post-secondary education in a field related to housing.
Applications are open until May 31, 2026, for the following scholarships:
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to recent public comments and reporting regarding the events at Timber Bay:
“Recent public comments and reporting on the events at Timber Bay have brought renewed attention to this issue.
The Be Ready! Campaign has officially relaunched with a focus on awareness, knowledge, and confidence in emergency preparedness for individuals and households year-round in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 7-13, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 7, 2026.
The 9th Annual Arctic Anglers Family Fishing Derby is happening April 3–5, 2026, on Prelude Lake!
In support of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) commitment to ongoing and continuous improvement of health and social services programs, the GNWT is sharing the results of the recent compliance audit on French language primary care services.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and The Government of the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife.
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.
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.
