Bears are active in the NWT right now! We want to remind you that it is your responsibility to avoid encounters with bears. There are quick and easy steps you can take to protect yourself from bears.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) allocated its funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year through the Anti-Poverty Fund and the NGO Stabilization Fund.

These funds support organizations across the Northwest Territories (NWT) that work to reduce poverty, promote inclusion and build capacity in the non-profit sector.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has issued a revised Interpretation Bulletin (IB-4) to clarify how the Business Incentive Policy (BIP) is applied within the GNWT procurement process. These updates ensure consistent application of the policy across all GNWT procurement opportunities and reflect the GNWT's commitment to reducing barriers for businesses and strengthening accountability in government procurement.

Ministerial Travel
Please note that the travel schedule may change at short or no notice. This schedule is current as of August 11, 2025.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) supports the new Canadian Sport Policy 2025-2035. This renewed national framework emphasizes inclusion, reconciliation, and community well-being in sport participation. This support demonstrates the GNWT's commitment to building a safe, accessible, and culturally relevant sport system for all residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT).

The link below is redistributed on behalf of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

https://www.newswire.ca/en/news-releases/highlights-of-the-2025-conference-of-federal-provincial-territorial-ministers-responsible-for-sport-physical-activity-and-recreation-832592489.html

Yellowknife, le 8 août 2025 – Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) et la Sport North Federation lancent un appel de demandes concernant l’édition 2025‑2026 du Programme de bourses pour les athlètes de haut niveau.

Cette subvention permet de soutenir les athlètes ténois de haut niveau en couvrant une partie des coûts qui se rattachent aux entraînements et aux compétitions relatifs à leur sport. Le niveau de financement varie en fonction des réalisations sportives et de la reconnaissance de l’athlète à l’échelle nationale ou internationale.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) extends its best wishes to the members of Team NWT and the Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Ambassadors who will represent the territory at the 2025 Canada Games in St. John's, Newfoundland, from August 8 to 25, 2025.

Yellowknife, August 6, 2025 – As the new school year approaches, William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School will implement new measures to ensure safe drinking water and address concerns about lead. While the exact source of lead at these schools has not been confirmed, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is taking the necessary steps to eliminate potential sources and ensure safe drinking water for students and staff.

Ministerial Travel
Please note that the travel schedule is subject to change at short or no notice. This schedule is current as of August 5, 2025.