The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved an Indigenous Employment Policy to ensure that Indigenous applicants have equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement within the public service.
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Yellowknife –
March 11, 2025
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Yellowknife –
March 10, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the Salvation Army and the City of Yellowknife, announces the official opening of a new transitional housing program for addiction recovery in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
March 6, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has officially enacted the Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act, replacing the former Engineering and Geosciences Professions Act from 2006.
Yellowknife –
March 3, 2025
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New reports on developmental inclusion practices and supports within Northwest Territories (NWT) early learning and child care settings are now available.
Yellowknife –
March 3, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received approval from the Government of Canada to increase its federally imposed borrowing limit from $1.8 billion to $3.1 billion.
Yellowknife –
March 3, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proud to recognize outstanding NWT residents who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in a ceremony held at the Legislative Assembly’s Great Hall.
Yellowknife –
February 28, 2025
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In the Legislature today and later today at the NWT Association of Communities AGM, Minister Vince McKay will provide an update on the new Community Government funding allocations that will come into effect in April 2025.
Yellowknife –
February 27, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today recognized the exceptional contributions of volunteers across the territory at the 2024 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards (OVA).
Behchokǫ̀ –
February 24, 2025
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Housing NWT, in partnership with the Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation, is delivering 10 new housing units in the Tłı̨chǫ Region to support seniors and individuals in Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, and Whatì.
Yellowknife –
February 20, 2025
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Premier R.J. Simpson has announced changes to the structure of the Premier’s Office to modernize its organizational design and strengthen the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) engagement with the Government of Canada.