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Winter Fuel Resupply Program a Success
April 18, 2024 Over 6,290,000 litres of fuel were delivered to eight NWT communities during a successful 2023/2024 winter road season. Despite a shorter winter road season due to warm temperatures and extra fuel delivery pressures due to a shortened barge season, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) was able to successfully resupply the […]
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Momentum builds for Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link with mention in Budget 2024
The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) was mentioned in Federal Budget 2024, marking the third time the project has been recognized in the Federal budget. This highlights the critical role the KHFL will play in bringing clean electricity and fibre optic internet to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. The KFHL was the only Northern energy project […]
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The Health Transformation Advisory Committee announces information sessions for Shäw Kwä’ą/Health and Wellness Yukon/ Santé et mieux-être Yukon
April 17, 2024 This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon, Council of Yukon First Nations and the Yukon Hospital Corporation. The Health Transformation Advisory Committee is made up of representatives from the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations (supported by Council of Yukon First Nations), and the Yukon Hospital Corporation and […]
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Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq 2024 – Educational Resources
April 17, 2024 Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq 2024 is the celebration of Inuktut and Inuit culture in Nunavut. This year’s theme is Nattiq, the ringed seal. The Department of Education is dedicated to fostering Inuktut learning and has created some digital resources. Angirrami Ilinniarniq is an online educational resource to help families support their children’s learning in […]
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Tulita Residents: Have Your Say on the Great Bear River Bridge Fish and Fish Habitat Offsetting Plan
April 17, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from residents in Tulita on the Fish and Fish Habitat Offsetting Plan for the Great Bear River Bridge project. A meeting will be held in Tulita where the GNWT will provide an update on the project and discuss the Fish and Fish […]
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The Government of Yukon provides funding for Chiefs and Mayors forum
April 17, 2024 Building off the relationship-building successes of the Yukon Forum, the Government of Yukon is pleased to contribute $11,000 in funding to support the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Association of Yukon Communities’ Chiefs and Mayors Forum for 2024-25. This funding will allow the forum to occur twice in the coming […]
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Premier Simpson reacts to the 2024 federal budget
April 17, 2024 Premier R.J. Simpson today issued the following statement: “Yesterday, the Government of Canada unveiled the 2024 Federal Budget, and my response is one of commitment – commitment to partnership, collaboration, and the residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT). “The NWT’s engagement in this year’s federal budget process was different than last year’s […]
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Federal Budget 2024 Falls Short of Meeting Urgent Needs of Nunavut Inuit
(April 17, 2024 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) While Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) looks forward to collaborating with the federal government on several initiatives announced yesterday in the federal budget titled Fairness for Every Generation, there remains a wide gulf between what Canada announced today and what Nunavut Inuit require for lives equitable to what most Canadians […]
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Minister Cleveland holds first meeting with Education Leaders
April 17, 2024 Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders in Yellowknife on April 10, 2024. The event marked the first meeting with Education Leaders since Minister Cleveland assumed the portfolio of Education, Culture and Employment. It was also the first meeting for James Fulford, the new Deputy Minister […]
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Nunavut eager for details on federal budget investments in housing and Arctic infrastructure
April 17, 2024 Iqaluit, Nunavut – Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Finance Minister Lorne Kusugak say the Government of Nunavut is awaiting details on funding announced today in the 2024-25 federal budget for housing, green energy and infrastructure related to Canada’s sovereignty and security in the Arctic. “Budget 2024-2025’s announcement of green energy and multi-use […]
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