NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola is preparing to make an order effective March 21, 2020 prohibiting all travel (by air, land, and port) into the Northwest Territories, with limited exceptions, to combat COVID-19 in the territory.
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Yellowknife –
March 20, 2020
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Yellowknife –
March 20, 2020
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the difficulties that the COVID-19 pandemic and health measures being taken to combat the virus’ spread is causing NWT businesses, service providers, residents, governments and non-government organizations.
Yellowknife –
March 20, 2020
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On Thursday, March 19 2020 the majority of Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) employees began working from home.
Yellowknife –
March 18, 2020
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As of 12:00pm today, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Diane Thom, has declared a territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories Public Health Act in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic to protect public health in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
March 5, 2020
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A significant step in strengthening the foundation of Aurora College was made last week when the College launched a new Student Information System.
Yellowknife –
February 25, 2020
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Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek released the Government of the Northwest Territories’ 2020-21 Budget, the first budget of the 19th Legislative Assembly.
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Yellowknife –
February 20, 2020
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In collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Services, Tlicho Community Service Agency and Hay River Health and Social Services Authority, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is piloting a two-year caregiver program that will provide additional sup
Yellowknife –
February 12, 2020
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February is Indigenous Languages Month in the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the theme of this year’s celebration is “Say It With Me.”
Yellowknife –
February 11, 2020
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It was another proud moment for Northerners last week in Ottawa, as Minister Chinna presented the Arctic Inspiration Prize to Northern Compass.
Yellowknife –
February 7, 2020
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The GNWT Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has released its first five-year evaluation report on the Education Renewal and Innovation (ERI) initiative for junior kindergarten (JK) to grade 12 education in the Northwest Territories (NWT).