The Government of the Northwest Territories is working with the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to amend the Nursing Profession Act to improve how nurses are regulated in the NWT to further professionalize nursing in the territory.
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Yellowknife –
August 26, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
August 24, 2020
News Releases
Diane Thom, Minister of Health and Social Services, announced the 16 schools chosen to receive awards as part of the 2019-20 Drop the Pop campaign.
August 20, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Youth between the ages of 13-18 years old are invited to participate in a free workshop for The Dope Experience Project.
Yellowknife –
August 18, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
The latest extension runs through September 1, 2020.
Yellowknife –
August 11, 2020
News Releases
The attached is being released on behalf of Government of the Northwest Territories and the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
August 5, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
The latest extension runs through August 18, 2020.
Yellowknife –
July 30, 2020
News Releases
As Emerging Wisely moves forward, Public Health officials are working closely with businesses and organizations to alter their standard practices to get activities ahead more.
Yellowknife –
July 23, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2020
News Releases
Residents are now able to view COVID-19 data through the NWT COVID-19 Dashboard – an interactive, visual tool. Using visualizations such as graphs and maps gives residents access to information that is easier to understand.
Residents can view the following information:
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2020
Media Statement
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement today concerning the report of the NWT Integrity Commissioner: