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January 27, 2026
Communiqué

The Tłı̨chǫ Government, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaborative work related to the proposed Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).

Yellowknife – January 26, 2026
News Releases

The Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour: Sustainable Bioenergy for Northern Communities: Reliable. Affordable. Local. starts today in Yellowknife and runs until January 28.

January 26, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 27-February 2, 2026

 

Ministerial Travel 

January 26, 2026
News Releases

Funding for the Interim Resource Management Assistance (IRMA) Program is being boosted by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

Yellowknife – January 26, 2026
News Releases

The Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADK FN) Chief Eugene Hope and Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (Housing NWT) Honourable Lucy Kuptana have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on housing between ADK FN and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – January 26, 2026
News Releases

Two new, high-value data products are now available through the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS), offering a level of information that has never been accessible in the Northwest Territories.

Fort Smith – January 22, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Residents are invited to - Have your say on the Development Plan for Fort Smith Airport.

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
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has clarified its role in relation to the federal Assault‑Style Firearms Compensation Program (the buyback program). The program will be administered by t

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.

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