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Yellowknife – June 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received follow-up lead testing results for École William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School.

Yellowknife – June 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories is offering funding to organizations to help families get out on the land.

June 25, 2025
News Releases

Minister Jay Macdonald has announced that Yanik D’Aigle has been appointed as the Public Trustee of the Northwest Territories, effective June 9, 2025.  Mr. D’Aigle takes over from Ms. Erin Wagner, who served in the position since last year.

Inuvik – June 25, 2025
Media Statement

Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Strategic Infrastructure, Energy, and Supply Chains Caroline Wawzonek and Premier R.J. Simpson, represented by MLA Denny Rodgers, delivered keynote remarks last week at the 2025 Arctic Development Expo in Inuvik.

Inuvik – June 25, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Good morning — Drin Gwiinzii (drin gweezee), Ullukkut (oo-LAH-kkut).

It’s a real pleasure to be here in Inuvik today. Thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Inuvik – June 25, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Good morning everyone,

Yellowknife – June 24, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, met with the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Public Administrator and health system leadership in Yellowknife to discuss progress and shared priorities for the year ahead.

Yellowknife – June 24, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the need for legislation related to missing persons in Canada.

June 24, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 24-30, 2025

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 24, 2025. 

Yellowknife – June 20, 2025
Media Statement

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to concerns raised about the education system in the Dehcho region:

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