Funding for the Interim Resource Management Assistance (IRMA) Program is being boosted by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
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January 26, 2026
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Hay River –
December 1, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Environmental work is advancing at six NWT airports to investigate the presence and extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and to inform future actions.
Yellowknife –
November 13, 2025
News Releases
The GNWT has released the new population estimate for the Bathurst and Bluenose-East barren-ground caribou herds. These estimates are based on calving ground surveys conducted in June 2025, combined with herd composition surveys completed in late October 2025.
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Yellowknife –
October 23, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
October 23, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants your input on developing remediation options for the Canol Trail, Miles 0-8.
Yellowknife –
October 22, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Knowledge Agenda: Northern Research for Northern Priorities 2025. It is a five-year plan that identifies the territory’s most important research needs and sets a clear path for collaboration with research partners.
Yellowknife –
October 21, 2025
News Releases
The 2025 Northwest Territories Environmental Audit has noted the improvements in the GNWT’s work. The Audit is a legislated independent review that takes place every five years.
Yellowknife –
October 20, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, the Territory’s 2025 wildfire season was a challenging one. With 201 wildfires and nearly 1.4 million hectares burned, this was one of the most-active wildfire seasons in Northwest Territories’ history.
Yellowknife –
September 24, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the 2024 Northwest Territories Forest Health Report. The report offers a comprehensive overview of forest health conditions th
Yellowknife –
September 9, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Trapper Mentorship Program. Started in 2022, this program helps NWT residents learn how to trap by pairing them with experienced trappers who teach them important skills.