Premier RJ Simpson, and Ministers Caitlin Cleveland and Vince McKay travelled to Colville Lake on Thursday last week to tour the community and meet with Behdzi Ahda' First Nation Chief and Council.
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Yellowknife –
January 12, 2026
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Yellowknife –
December 5, 2025
Media Statement
Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Status of Women, issued the following statement ahead of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:
Yellowknife –
December 3, 2025
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
December 3, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the North Slave Métis Alliance and the Government of the Northwest Territories
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Yellowknife –
November 24, 2025
Media Statement
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).
Yellowknife –
November 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Anti-Poverty Fund and NGO Stabilization Fund.
Yellowknife –
November 14, 2025
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
November 13, 2025
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
November 7, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of The Gwich’in Tribal Council and The Government of the Northwest Territories.
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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.