Premier RJ Simpson, and Ministers Caitlin Cleveland and Vince McKay travelled to Colville Lake on Thursday last week to tour the community and meet with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council.
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Yellowknife –
January 12, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
November 24, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R. J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).
October 14, 2025
News Releases
Last week, the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders (NWTCOL), which brings together Indigenous governments and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), concluded a successful second federal engagement in Ottawa, strengthening Northern partnerships and advancing shared priorities wi
Yellowknife –
September 11, 2025
News Releases
Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek respond to the first announcement of Projects of National Interest.
Yellowknife –
August 15, 2023
Media Advisory
Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.
Yellowknife –
July 26, 2023
Media Advisory
Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire burning near Highway 3 and Behchokǫ, the ongoing response to the wildfire, and resulting evacuation.
Yellowknife –
March 14, 2020
Media Advisory
The top priority for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is the health and safety of Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, and we are taking proactive measure to be prepared to respond to COVID-19 as the situation evolves.
October 3, 2017
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered October 3, 2017
Mr. Speaker, since 2013, September 30th has been marked as Orange Shirt Day, a day for all Canadians to remember the survivors of the residential school system.
July 11, 2017
Public Service Announcement
YELLOWKNIFE (July 11, 2017) – NWT residents are being asked to provide their views on how the Northwest Territories will safely regulate cannabis and to comment on proposed principles to guide how the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) addresses cannabis legalization.