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Yellowknife – April 24, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The following public service announcement is being distributed on behalf of the Action Plan Committee for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
 

Yellowknife – April 23, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its 2026 Spring Water Outlook, providing an early assessment of water levels and flood risk across the territory as spr

Yellowknife – April 23, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), the Union of Northern Workers (UNW), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) have reached agreement on the transition of HRHSSA into the public service.

Yellowknife – April 22, 2026
Communiqué

Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders from across the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife on April 22, 2026, to discuss shared priorities, strengthen collaboration, and identify next steps to support students and education systems across th

April 21, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Realizing the territory's potential will take more than public investment; it requires an efficient regulatory system

By R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories

Yellowknife – April 20, 2026
Media Statement

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Alberta’s ending of seasonal time changes:

April 20, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 21-27, 2026
 

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 20, 2026. 

Yellowknife – April 17, 2026
News Releases

Two new and five updated arts programs, offered through the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), are now open for applications. These programs were redesigned by integrating changes and feedback heard from artists and organizations through a variety of engagements.

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