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Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Community of Délı̨ne
YELLOWKNIFE (28 November 2023) – The Chief Public Health Officer is advising all residents in the community of Délı̨nę that the precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. Residents who receive their water from the Community Government of Délı̨nę were asked to boil their water due to higher than normal turbidity (muddy water). There have […]
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Planning Act Community Consultations
24 November 2023 Public Service Announcement Planning Act Community Consultations The Department of Community and Government Services is conducting community consultations about the Planning Act. The Planning Act provides the guiding framework for municipal land use planning and community development activity across the territory. The community consultation schedule is listed below. Refreshments will be provided, […]
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Financial Literacy Month
21 November 2023 In November, the Government of Nunavut marks Financial Literacy Month, an annual campaign by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to help Canadians successfully manage their personal finances. As part of the 2021-2026 National Financial Literacy Strategy, this year’s campaign theme is “Managing Your Money in a Changing World”. The FCAC […]
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Updated: Notice of public consultations for the Nunavut Territorial Parks Act
21 November 2023 The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Environment is holding public consultations in several Nunavut communities to receive feedback for the modernization of the Nunavut Territorial Parks Act. These consultations are taking place from October 30 to December 31, 2023. The existing Territorial Parks Act was adopted from the Northwest Territories in 1999. […]
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National Addictions Awareness Week
20 November 2023 This week, the Department of Health is celebrating National Addiction Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is “Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusion”. The Department of Health invites Nunavummiut to learn more about the causes and prevention of substance-use related harms, treatment and recovery options. Educating ourselves in these areas helps promote meaningful change […]
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Enter the Qilaut 2023 Inuktut Songwriting Contest
16 November 2023 Are you an aspiring songwriter? Do you like writing and performing your songs in Inuktut? The Department of Culture and Heritage is now accepting submissions for Qilaut 2023, Nunavut’s annual Inuktut songwriting contest. The year’s theme is ‘Naglingniq’. Since its inception, Qilaut has continued to celebrate Nunavut’s vibrant Inuktut music scene and […]
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National Alert Ready System testing in Nunavut
14 November 2023 The Department of Community and Government Services’ Emergency Management Division is advising Nunavummiut that a test of the National Alert Ready System will take place on November 15, 2023. The test will take place at 2:00 p.m. EST, 1:00 p.m. CST and 12:00 p.m. MST, via cellular, TV and radio. The test […]
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Needs Assessed Loans for approved Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students
08 November 2023 Did you know that approved Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) can apply for a Needs Assessed Loan (NAL)? These loans are available to students who receive FANS benefits. The NAL is available for students who demonstrate a financial need above the current amount of funding they are receiving. Key Points: NALs […]
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811 merges with NWT Helpline and Quitline
By dialing 811, NWT residents can now access a free and confidential 24-hour phone service the provides trauma-informed support for mental wellness, addictions recovery, and tobacco cessation from a registered nurse, in addition to general health advice. 811 has merged with the NWT Helpline and Quitline, allowing callers to access all three programs through one […]
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Take Our Kids to Work 2023
07 November 2023 Take Our Kids to Work is set for November 2023. Grade 9 students across Nunavut will get hands-on experience in various professions as they consider potential career paths. This year’s theme of “Everyone Belongs Here” enables employers to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion but also to showcase how Inuit […]
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