Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today following the public release of the third-party investigation into elevated lead levels in school drinking water systems:
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Yellowknife –
July 14, 2025
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to take action to address concerns about the presence of lead in water in some Yellowknife schools.
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Yellowknife –
June 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received follow-up lead testing results for École William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School.
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Yellowknife –
June 20, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to concerns raised about the education system in the Dehcho region:
Yellowknife –
May 31, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing this update to ensure residents are informed of the most recent developments regarding concerns over lead levels in school water supplies.
Yellowknife –
May 28, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to the discovery of elevated lead levels in drinking water at two Yellowknife schools:
Yellowknife –
May 15, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has appointed Kenny Ruptash to the Aurora College Board of Governors and named him Chairperson of the Board for a three-year term. A long-time Northerner and respected leader in governance and industry, Mr.
Yellowknife –
January 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
A cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school software provider, has affected clients in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world, including the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
October 30, 2024
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Yellowknife –
June 7, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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