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Have Your Say on the Development of an Indigenous Procurement Policy
April 16, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public input on the development of an Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP). The GNWT is committed to increasing Indigenous participation in government contracts. The Indigenous Procurement Policy will help achieve this by creating more opportunities for Indigenous businesses. The policy will support local economic […]
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Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq language month to return in February 2026
April 9, 2025 Starting Nunavut Day – and ending September 19, 2025, the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Culture & Heritage will be promoting the Inuktut language through a series of events and activities culminating in next year’s celebration of Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq language month in February 2026. Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq has grown significantly since it was […]
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Housing NWT Scholarship Applications Open
April 8, 2025 Applications are now open for the Housing NWT Memorial Scholarships. Applications are open from April 2, 2025 till May 31, 2025, for the following scholarships: Alfred Moses Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 per school year Tom Williams Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 per school year There are 12 scholarships available annually, with two awarded […]
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Applications open for muskox tag draw
YELLOWKNIFE (April 2, 2025) – Applications for muskox tags are being accepted for the 2025-26 hunting season as of April 1, 2025. Northwest Territories’ (NWT) residents with a Resident Hunting Licence or a General Hunting Licence are able to apply for muskox tags in the Sahtu and North Slave areas. Applications can be obtained at […]
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Stay safe on the land – sign out a SPOT device
April 2, 2025 The Department of Community Services Emergency Management Division reminds Nunavummiut that Generation 3 SPOT devices are available in all communities. If you’re heading out on the land, whether for a short trip or an extended period, sign out a free SPOT device from your local hamlet office, wildlife office or Hunters and […]
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Foster parent recruitment night
April 1, 2025 The Department of Family Services invites you to a foster parent recruitment night on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Building 439 in Iqaluit. Join special guest, pediatrician Dr. Amber Miners, as she shares insights on the impact of trauma and adversity on children in care. Following her presentation, […]
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Apply now: 2025-2026 NGO Stabilization Fund
Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) – Funding is available to help Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) strengthen their operations and capacity to manage critical programs and services. The NGO Stabilization Fund provides successful applicants with up to $50,000 per year for: eligible one-time costs related to general management, governance, and organizational development; extraordinary operational expenses that help […]
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Consultations on new health privacy legislation
March 13, 2025 The Government of Nunavut recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of health information. Personal health information includes information that makes an individual identifiable that relates to their physical and mental health and the health services they receive. Health information is very personal and may contain information an individual […]
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Reminder: 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund Applications Are Still Being Accepted until March 14
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds all eligible organizations that applications for the 2025 Anti-Poverty Fund are still being accepted until March 14 2025. This $1.75 million fund supports initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and building stronger communities across the NWT. Who Can Apply: NWT Indigenous governments and community governing authorities Non-governmental organizations […]
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 10, 2025 The Department of Health would like to remind Nunavummiut that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading cancers in Nunavut, but it is preventable and treatable when caught […]
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