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Mr. Speaker, as the weather warms, we are seeing more hunters heading out on the land, including many who are traveling up the winter road to harvest caribou. Most are harvesting safely, respectfully, and following traditional practices.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is gathering public feedback on how the GNWT works to protect the land, water, wildlife, and traditions of the Northwest Territories.
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Mr. Speaker, traditional lifestyles are a very important part of the social, cultural, and economic fabric of communities in the Northwest Territories.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is accepting applications for the Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative.
Improvements reflecting the views of harvesters across the NWT are one step closer as the review of a critical support program moves forward.
A new management plan for supporting recovery of the Bathurst caribou herd is now in-place.
Population estimates were obtained for five of the NWT’s barren-ground caribou herds in 2021.
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Mr. Speaker, climate change is one of the most critical issues we face today. I am pleased to report on actions the GNWT is taking to address its impacts here in the NWT.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has taken action to address the climate crisis and make energy more secure, reliable, and sustainable in 2020-2021.
For the second year in a row, the GNWT is providing a top-up for grubstake payments to offset the impacts of COVID-19. Regular grubstake payments were made in September 2021, and ENR is now offering a second round of payments to support trappers this season.
