Today, amendments under Bill 81: An Act to Amend the Education Act, came into force, supporting a more modern, accountable, and collaborative education system in the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
September 1, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
August 27, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Applications are now open for individuals who are interested in serving as adjudicators under the Employment Standards Act.
Colville Lake –
August 24, 2026
News Releases
Students in Colville Lake will be starting school this year with new modular classroom facilities.
Yellowknife –
August 20, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Albert Wright School in Tulita.
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Yellowknife –
August 17, 2026
News Releases
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
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Yellowknife –
August 17, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Fish for Sale: A History of Commercial Fishing on Great Slave Lake, a feature exhibition at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC), is hitting the road!
Yellowknife –
August 12, 2026
News Releases
Recent updates to the Student Financial Assistance Regulations improve the way the program supports students pursuing post-secondary education.
Yellowknife –
August 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Northwest Territories’ 2026 allocation for the Nominee Program was increased by 103 nominees this week, bringing this year’s total allocation to 300.
Yellowknife –
July 31, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Effective September 1, 2026, the Northwest Territories’ minimum wage will increase from $16.95 per hour to $17.20 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage for 2025.
Yellowknife –
July 27, 2026
News Releases
The 2024-25 Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 Education System Performance Measures Technical Report is now available. This report, released annually, provides an overview of how the Northwest Territories' education system is supporting student learning, well-being, and success.