In response to the recent evacuations in Hay River and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation Reserve, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched two new programs to support evacuees and community governments:
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Yellowknife –
May 25, 2023
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Yellowknife –
May 24, 2023
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The NWT Climate Change Council has successfully recruited 11 youth from across the territory for the newly-established Climate Youth Advisory Group.
Yellowknife –
May 23, 2023
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing significant changes to the Student Financial Assistance Program to increase benefits and reduce barriers.
May 18, 2023
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today its commitment to supporting fire evacuees from Hay River and K'atlodeeche First Nation through a donation matching program through the United Way NWT.
Yellowknife –
May 18, 2023
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released 20-year forecasts (2020-2040) for in-demand jobs in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
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Hay River –
May 12, 2023
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has entered into an agreement with the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) to operate the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) new fish processing facility in Hay River.
Yellowknife –
May 8, 2023
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The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) has determined that the Hamlet of Fort Resolution is experiencing financial and operational difficulties, and has provided the community government with formal notice of the intent to place the Hamlet under Administration.
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2023
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Amendments to the Child Day Care Act and the Early Learning and Child Care Standards Regulations
May 5, 2023
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Yellowknife –
May 4, 2023
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Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories released the What We Heard Report for amendments to the Vital Statistics Act and Change of Name Act, which includes feedback received from the public and stakeholders between September 1st, 2022 to October 21st, 2022.