The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing this update to ensure residents are informed of the most recent developments regarding concerns over lead levels in school water supplies.
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Yellowknife –
May 31, 2025
Public Service Announcement
May 30, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT has released the results of its 2024 Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery (MWAR) Survey, which gathered feedback from northerns about their experiences with related services and supports.
May 29, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is declaring an end to the 21-day exposure and monitoring period linked to the confirmed case of measles reported in Yellowknife earlier this month. The last public exposure occurred on May 2, 2025. No secondary cases have been identified.
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update this House on the work being done by the Health and Social Services system on Cultural Safety and Anti-Racism, one of my top three priorities as Minister.
Yellowknife –
May 22, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
May 16, 2025
News Releases
Earlier today, Mr.
Yellowknife –
May 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from midwives, stakeholders, and the public on the proposed key elements of the Midwifery Profession Regulations.
Yellowknife –
May 6, 2025
Media Statement
Health and Social Services Minster Lesa Semmler issued the following media statement today regarding Emergency Department Coverage at Stanton Territorial Hospital and Support for Physicians Across the NWT.
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2025
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Public Service, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement today regarding public service modernization and efforts to strengthen the health and social services system.
Yellowknife –
April 30, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions.