The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
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Yellowknife –
October 5, 2022
News Releases
Backgrounder:
October 5, 2022
Public Service Announcement
On October 5th, the Government of Northwest Territories will release its fourth free mental health and wellness subscription box to NWT Youth. These boxes are being made available as part of the My Voice My Choice Campaign for Youth Wellness.
Yellowknife –
October 4, 2022
Media Statement
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, provided the following statement on the Northwest Territories Coroner Service 2021-2022 Early Release of Suicide Data.
September 28, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT plans to test blood samples from NWT residents to look for antibodies that developed from natural infection and immunization to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
September 26, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Immunization against Monkeypox is now available to eligible NWT residents.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends the Imvamune® vaccine be offered to people who may have, or have had, high-risk exposures to the rare, viral disease.
Yellowknife –
September 21, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Starting today, COVID-19 vaccine boosters are available for all children aged 5-11.
Yellowknife –
September 8, 2022
Public Service Announcement
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month. This time is dedicated to creating conversation about FASD, improving prevention of FASD, and supporting those living with FASD. The theme for this year’s FASD awareness month is Building Strength and Abilities.
Yellowknife –
September 7, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The Chief Public Health Officer is urging residents to get tested for syphilis. A syphilis outbreak in the NWT is growing at an alarming rate that is consistently and significantly higher than the national average.
Yellowknife –
September 1, 2022
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories wants to hear from residents on proposed changes to the Vital Statistics Act and Change of Name Act.
The proposed changes are intended to ensure services remain consistent with the Human Rights Act and make them more inclusive.
Yellowknife –
August 31, 2022
Public Service Announcement
Certain regions of Canada are currently experiencing Monkeypox outbreaks; however there are no reported cases in the NWT.