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Yellowknife – February 8, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – February 4, 2021
News Releases

Indigenous Languages Month, celebrated in February each year highlights the nine official Indigenous languages of the Northwest Territories, honouring the culture and knowledge that each language has passed on through generations,

Yellowknife – February 1, 2021
News Releases

Given the unique and significant impact of COVID-19 on the Northwest Territories economy and labour market, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has created a streamlined labour market recovery program to support broad sectors of our economy in response to the pandemic.

Yellowknife – January 7, 2021
Public Service Announcement

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is proud to present a new contemporary art exhibit showcasing two artists. Covered Ground brings together art by Tracey Bryant and Rhonda Harder Epp to depict northern lichen and landscapes.  

Yellowknife – December 7, 2020
Communiqué

Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J. Simpson spoke with education leaders to discuss the NWT response to Alberta Education’s recent decision to make diploma exams optional for the 2020-2021 school year.

Yellowknife – December 3, 2020
Public Service Announcement

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Minister’s Culture and Heritage Awards.

Yellowknife – November 3, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – November 2, 2020
Communiqué

Education Leaders met via teleconference with Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J. Simpson and the NWT Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) on October 28, 2020 to discuss improving student outcomes in the territory.

Yellowknife – October 30, 2020
News Releases

Today the Department of Education, Culture and Employment announced the official launch of the Our Languages JK-12 Indigenous languages curriculum. 

Yellowknife – October 30, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, today the Department of Education, Culture and Employment is celebrating the official launch of the Our Languages curriculum. This launch marks an important milestone for Indigenous languages in the Northwest Territories.

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