Today, a new tool in the Northwest Territories wildfire and community emergency response toolkit was unveiled.
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Yellowknife –
May 21, 2026
News Releases
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 21, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) notified Canvas learning management platform users of a security incident involving Instructure, Canvas’ parent company.
Yellowknife –
May 20, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund now has three distinct funding streams: the Major Projects Fund, the Minor Projects Fund, and the Developmental (Needs Assessment) Projects Fund.
Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Jay Macdonald, Minister Caitlin Cleveland, and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the launch of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board’s new Regional Database and Major Project Review Tool.
Łutselk'e –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
News Releases
An evaluation of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Northern Distance Learning Program is guiding improvements to the program.
Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications for Northwest Territories Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program Now Open
Apply now for the Northwest Territories Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship.
May 19, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 19-25, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 19, 2026.
Yellowknife –
May 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Bears are active in the NWT. We’re reminding everyone that avoiding bear encounters starts with you. Residents can take quick and easy steps to practice bear safety this season.
Don’t invite them in!
Yellowknife –
May 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The deadline has been extended for legal and medical professionals to apply to serve on the NWT Mental Health Act Review Board.