The Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADK FN) Chief Eugene Hope and Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (Housing NWT) Honourable Lucy Kuptana have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on housing between ADK FN and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
January 26, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
January 26, 2026
News Releases
Two new, high-value data products are now available through the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS), offering a level of information that has never been accessible in the Northwest Territories.
Fort Smith –
January 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents are invited to - Have your say on the Development Plan for Fort Smith Airport.
Tuktoyaktuk –
January 22, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Lucy Kuptana issued the following statement today in response to the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation election results and reinstatement of Cabinet portfolios:
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has clarified its role in relation to the federal Assault‑Style Firearms Compensation Program (the buyback program). The program will be administered by t
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
With the results of the election of the Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation now confirmed, Minister Lucy Kuptana has resumed her role on the Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair:
“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I congratulate Erwin Elias on his election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
Yellowknife –
January 20, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the NWT Council of Leaders are hosting a three-day summit in Yellowknife from January 20 to 22, 2026.
January 19, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 20-26, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Yellowknife –
January 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Residents across the Northwest Territories are invited to share their perspectives on mental wellness and addictions recovery services. Your feedback will help improve access, equity, and culturally safe supports for people and families across the NWT.