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).
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Yellowknife –
November 24, 2025
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
October 31, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update you on progress made by the Government of the Northwest Territories' Sector Support Initiative for Non-Governmental Organizations.
Yellowknife –
October 29, 2025
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Yellowknife –
February 6, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
March 29, 2023
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations of the Northwest Territories, and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
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Yellowknife –
February 27, 2023
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the launch of a new comprehensive online funding program information portal. Available on the main GNWT website, the new portal will make it easy for residents to find and apply for government funding opportunities.
Yellowknife –
April 27, 2021
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government, Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government, Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Gwich’in Tribal Council, the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
January 26, 2021
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
June 12, 2020
News Releases
Agreement on Protection for the Subsurface of Edéhzhié has been Achieved.
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.