A formal framework for partnership on housing planning and initiatives has been signed between Gwich’in Tribal Council and Housing NWT. Tribal Council Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik stated: “Housing and infrastructure remain critical issues within the Gwich’in Settlement Area, and this collaboration is a positive step in designing housing programs and…
Residents on Highways 3 and 4 will soon see a reduction of emergency fire services from the city. As of April 1, the City of Yellowknife will be reducing fire services outside of municipal boundaries and the territorial government wants residents to be a part of the conversation. Public engagement…
Applications are now open to a new fund for NWT residents looking to lead suicide prevention projects in their community. According to an NWT government press release, the Community Suicide Prevention fund will go towards “increasing community wellness and reducing stigma.” A maximum of $45,000 per project will be awarded…
Almost 300 NWT residents have received both doses of the Moderna vaccine. However, the majority of residents still await their first dose. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer was joined by Dr. AnnMarie Pegg, territorial medical director, in a virtual media briefing on Feb. 10. Dr.Pegg says there is…
More conversations to come as the GNWT prepares to redefine the 231 Calls to Justice in the territory. The first phase of the action plan for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is complete. It’s essentially the plan to develop another plan, says Caroline Wawzonek, minister responsible for…
The only public post-secondary institution in the NWT is getting an upgrade. After a couple of years of deliberation, the territorial government has released the implementation plan to transform Aurora College into a polytechnic university. The plan outlines a series of milestones over the course of a six-year period, focused…
The territorial government says there is a presumptive case of COVID-19 at Diavik Mine. The unnamed individual arrived at the Northwest Territories in a chartered flight from Ontario, as stated in a press release. Upon entry, the worker was deemed “presumptive positive” and still needs to be confirmed by a…
In preparing for a second wave of COVID-19, the territorial government is creating a secretariat role within the department of Health and Social Services to respond to the pandemic. The secretariat will work closely with Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, implementing, and enforcing the NWT Public Health Order. For…
The focus is “making sure we get service,” says Ray Ruben, mayor of Paulatuk. The Marine Transportation Services fleet will be getting four new double-hulled barges. GNWT says the barges will reduce costs by carrying multiple types of petroleum products and cargo to communities along the Beaufort Delta line. One…
Since the proposal for a temporary lease of the lower level of the former side door centre for at-risk youth was rejected by the city of Yellowknife. The NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the plans for a new temporary day…