On May 6, 2026, at 9:55 am the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories (NWT) public alerting system.
Newsroom
May 4, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 5-11, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 4, 2026.
Yellowknife –
May 4, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The NWT’s 2026 Emergency Preparedness Week has begun, and this year’s Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) theme is “Preparing for Evacuations”.
May 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
It’s a pleasure to be here, and to be part of a conversation grounded in Indigenous leadership, partnership, infrastructure, and the future of the North.
Yellowknife –
May 4, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Ekati Diamond Mine operator filing for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act:
Yellowknife –
May 4, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Mental Health Week is a time to talk openly about mental health and remind people that support is available.
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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