“Yesterday’s announcement from the Government of Canada extending funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative is a welcome signal that the federal government understands how important these supports are for Inuit children and families.
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Yellowknife –
February 20, 2026
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
February 17, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today, following the Government of Canada’s announcement of the launch of a new Defence Industrial Strategy:
Yellowknife –
February 11, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement regarding the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia:
Yellowknife –
February 9, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today following De Beers Canada and Mountain Province Diamonds’ announcement regarding changes to the mine plan at the Gahcho Kué Mine:
January 30, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding Imperial Oil’s announcement about future operations in Norman Wells:
Tuktoyaktuk –
January 22, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Lucy Kuptana issued the following statement today in response to the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation election results and reinstatement of Cabinet portfolios:
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
With the results of the election of the Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation now confirmed, Minister Lucy Kuptana has resumed her role on the Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair:
“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I congratulate Erwin Elias on his election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
Yellowknife –
December 19, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the independent investigation into education bodies in the Dehcho region:
Yellowknife –
December 18, 2025
Media Statement
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s decision to provide Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) financing to Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., the operator of the Ekati Diamond Mine: