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World Tuberculosis Day
24 March 2023 March 24 is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. Each year, the Department of Health recognizes World TB Day as part of its continuous efforts to raise awareness. This year’s World TB Day theme – Yes! We can End TB – is a message of hope and a call to action. TB remains an […]
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Large spill within Diavik containment pond; no release into the environment
Diavik Diamond Mine (March 21, 2023) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has been made aware of a “mine-impacted water” spill at the Diavik Diamond Mine, located 300km northeast of Yellowknife. Diavik reported a spill of 450,000 cubic metres of water used in mining operations on March 16th, 2023. The spill was caused […]
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Department of Health Launches Baby’s Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign
20 March 2023 Cambridge Bay, Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Nunavut (March 20, 2023) – To coincide with Canada’s Safe Sleep awareness week, March 13-17, 2023, the Department of Health has launched a Baby’s Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign to promote safe sleep practices and reduce the risk of infant sleep-related deaths throughout Nunavut. A safe sleeping environment […]
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GNU: Nutrition Month – Unlock the Potential of Food
14 March 2023 March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme – Unlock the Potential of Food – aims to teach people the power of a healthy diet. Healthy eating looks different for everyone. Making healthy choices may not be the same for everyone and can depend on nutritional needs based on someone’s health, personal […]
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Temporary closure of Family Wellness offices in Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak
28 February 2023 The Department of Family Services is advising residents of Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak of a temporary closure of the Family Wellness offices from February 27 to March 3, 2023, due to staff shortages. During the temporary closure, limited staffing resources will be available to provide emergent and some restricted services, such as […]
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Kinngait Family Wellness closed until further notice
28 February 2023 The Department of Family Services is advising residents of Kinngait of the closure of the Family Wellness offices from February 23 until further notice, due to staff safety concerns. During the closure, limited staffing resources will be available to provide services on an emergency basis. Calls will continue to go to the […]
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PSA: NTI’s Gas Voucher Program Update
February 27th, 2023 (Iqaluit, Nunavut) The NTI Gas Voucher Program that was launched on February 23, 2023 provides a one-time book of gas vouchers totaling $750.00 to harvesting households in Nunavut communities. The Gas Voucher Program was developed by NTI to help alleviate some increased costs experienced by harvesters. This program supports the purchase of […]
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Funding proposals are being accepted to help improve child inclusion and participation in early learning and child care programs
February 16, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is accepting funding proposals for the Supporting Child Inclusion and Participation program. The program supports and promotes access to early learning and child care for all children by funding eligible organizations to create community play-based early childhood programs. It also provides supports for children with […]
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Apply now for the Indigenous languages Mentor-Apprentice Program
February 14, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the Mentor-Apprentice Program. The Mentor-Apprentice Program is a way of learning an Indigenous language where a fluent speaker of the language (a mentor) teaches a committed language learner (an apprentice) through immersion. The goal of the program is to have […]
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Have Your Say on Affirmative Action in the GNWT
February 7, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, and residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT) to replace its Affirmative Action Policy with an Indigenous Employment Policy and an Employment Equity Policy. An Indigenous Employment Policy will prioritize hiring persons who are descendants of the Dene, […]
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