The attached document is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2026
Communiqué
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2026
Public Service Announcement
You are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to Student Financial Assistance Regulations under the Student Financial Assistance Act.
The changes to regulations are intended to improve clarity and fairness in the Student Financial Assistance program.
May 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 25, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Give feedback on Collège Nordique Francophone’s proposal to offer a new Business Administration Techniques diploma in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
If approved, the proposed program would begin in September 2026.
Yellowknife –
May 21, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) notified Canvas learning management platform users of a security incident involving Instructure, Canvas’ parent company.
Yellowknife –
May 20, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund now has three distinct funding streams: the Major Projects Fund, the Minor Projects Fund, and the Developmental (Needs Assessment) Projects Fund.
Łutselk'e –
May 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Water testing for Łutsel K’e Dene School, Łutsel K’e is complete. Testing has confirmed that all water fixtures show lead levels below the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 19, 2026
News Releases
An evaluation of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Northern Distance Learning Program is guiding improvements to the program.
Yellowknife –
May 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Deh Gah School in Fort Providence, Mezi Community School in Whati and Jean Wetrade School in Gametį̀.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is asking for feedback on the territory’s minimum wage through a survey. Findings from the survey are published annually and your identity is kept anonymous.