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Yellowknife – February 6, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – January 30, 2024
News Releases

Premier R.J. Simpson announced today that John MacDonald will assume the role of Secretary to Cabinet and Deputy Minister of the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, effective immediately.

January 19, 2024
Media Statement

Today, Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement to congratulate the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc, and all Nunavummiut on the signing of the final devolution agreement:

Yellowknife – January 19, 2024
News Releases

Minister of Justice R.J. Simpson announced today the judicial appointment of Mr. Gary Magee to the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories. This appointment will be effective January 17, 2024.

Yellowknife – November 1, 2023
Media Statement

Premier Cochrane issued the following statement today on the passing of Chief Edward Sangris:

 

“I, along with residents of N’dilo, Dettah, Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories, am saddened to hear of the passing of Chief Edward (Eddie) Sangris.

Yellowknife – October 17, 2023
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has entered a media blackout period that will run until December 8, 2023, spanning the time between the dissolution of the 19th Legislative Assembly and the appointment of members of the Executive Council for the next Assembly.

 

Yellowknife – October 13, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Indigenous governments, community governments and non-government organizations are invited to apply for up to $125,000 for Gender-Based Violence Community Initiatives Funding to undertake community-based i

Yellowknife – September 27, 2023
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome my colleagues back to the house for the final session of the 19th Legislative Assembly. Many of us have been through at least one evacuation since we last met in person, and I am grateful you are all safe.

Yellowknife – September 22, 2023
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making grant funding available to support events that commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023.

August 29, 2023
Media Advisory

The following is being distributed on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada.

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