The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship.
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Yellowknife –
September 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
September 19, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Shane Thompson has once again renewed the Territorial State of Emergency that was originally declared on August 15, 2023 and renewed for a first time on August 29, 2023 due to the wildfire situation across multiple Northwest Territories (NWT) region
Yellowknife –
September 15, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The current fire bans have been extended for all public and private lands in both the North Slave and the South Slave Regions.
These bans are effective through September 22 and may be extended if necessary. They apply to following communities and on the land:
North Slave:
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
September 14, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has finalized the new Extended Health Benefits Policy and with it, made access to health care more equitable for NWT residents.
September 12, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (September 12, 2023) - September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness month, a time dedicated to conversation about FASD, improving prevention, and supporting those living with FASD.
September 11, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (September 11, 2023) – To help evacuees of Hay River, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, and Fort Smith prepare to return home from Alberta once evacuation orders are downgraded, pre-registration for re-entry flights will open at 8:00 a.m. on September 12, 2023.
September 11, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (September 11, 2023) – Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Shane Thompson has once again renewed the Territorial State of Emergency that was originally declared on August 15, 2023 and renewed for a first time on August 29, 2023 due to the wildfire situatio
September 8, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (September 8, 2023) – Marine Transportation Services (MTS) cancels final sailings to Norman Wells and Tulita due to low water levels.
September 8, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (September 7, 2023) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has adjusted the Evacuee Income Disruption Support (EIDS) program. Starting immediately, eligible residents will now receive the full $750 as a one-time payment, without any withholding tax.
September 1, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (September 1, 2023) – The Evacuee Income Disruption Support (EIDS) program assists NWT residents who have lost employment income during extended evacuation periods.