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The Government of Yukon extends engagement period for review of the Child Care Act
09/02/2024 The public engagement for the review of the Child Care Act has been extended to February 29, 2024, to allow Yukoners more time to respond to the proposed changes to this important legislation. The engagement period launched on November 27, 2023, and has garnered several hundred responses from parents, early childhood educators, operators of […]
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Read MoreOperation Nanook Activity in Nunavut
Operation Nanook is the Canadian Armed Forces, signature Northern operation to deliver Arctic training, develop partnerships, and improve the readiness of all participants. Operation Nanook includes four operations carried out in the Canadian Arctic including Operation Nanook – Nunakput which occurs on northern waterways. The aim of this operation is to enhance the Canadian Armed […]
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Read MoreBeaded Easter Egg Pin Draw
Spring has sprung. Get out your vibrant colours to create an Easter Egg pin. Beading kits are available if you would like one. Please be advised that the Heritage Manager only needs a picture of your completed Easter egg to entered into the draw. The prize is a 84*85 cm moose hide with beads, needles […]
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Read MoreGovernment of the Northwest Territories Supports Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce
Minister Katrina Nokleby issued the following media statement today in support of the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce and its advocacy on behalf of NWT businesses. “The Northwest Territories (NWT) Chamber of Commerce’s recent letter to the Federal government was valuable in re-enforcing what has already been said by the Government of the Northwest Territories […]
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Read MoreNT Government: Supporting people, businesses and communities in response to COVID-19
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the physical distancing and isolation measures used to combat the spread of COVID-19 have created new and very real economic stress on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, families, businesses, Indigenous governments, and communities. In response to this, Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance, and Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Infrastructure […]
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Read MoreNorthwest Territories COVID-19 Economic Relief
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. Today, Minister Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure, announced […]
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Read MoreGwich’in Tribal Council: Join the Conversation on Self-Government
ELDERS, YOUTH, FEMALES, MALES WE’RE LOOKING FOR MEMBERS TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY SELF-GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE PROVIDE ADVICE AND FEEDBACK PARTICIPATE IN THE SELF GOVERMENT PROCESS SIT AT THE TABLE AND SHARE IDEAS SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO: EHDIITAT GWICH’IN COMMUNITY EHDIITAT.SELFGOV@GWICHINTRIBAL.CA GWICHYA GWICH’IN COMMUNITY GWICHYA.SELFGOV@GWICHINTRIBAL.CA TETLIT GWICH’IN COMMUNITY TETLIT.SELFGOV@GWICHINTRIBAL.CA EDMONTON, WHITEHORSE, YELLOWKNIFE, VANCOUVER WHITNEY.ALEXIS@GWICHINTRIBAL.CA DEADLINE: MARCH 6, […]
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Read MoreYukon’s minimum wage increasing to $13.71 per hour
Yukon’s minimum wage will increase to $13.71 per hour on April 1, up from $12.71. This change represents a two-per-cent increase based on the 2019 Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse plus an additional $0.75. The Government of Yukon approved the increase following an order made by the Employment Standards Board. In making its most recent […]
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Read MoreNunavut’s government and Inuit organization renew promise to work together – CBC
Protocol reaffirms Nunavut Agreement requirement to include Inuit in decisions Jan 22, 2020 Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and the government of Nunavut have renewed their commitment to work together with the signing of the Katujjiqatigiinniq Protocol. The signing happened Tuesday in the Koojesse room of the Frobisher Inn. The government’s cabinet and NTI’s board witnessed […]
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Read MoreCFIA – Responding to Today, Building for the Future Progress Report 2018: Looking Back, Looking Forward
A message from the President and Executive Vice President In 2017, we launched the “Responding to Today, Building for the Future” (RTBF) framework that set out our strategic priorities for the next few years. At that time, we promised to keep our staff, as well as our partners, engaged and informed of the changes and […]
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