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Call for Proposals – Targeted Labour Market Program
March 5, 2025 he Department of Family Services is now accepting proposals for Targeted Employment and Training Programs to be delivered in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, starting any time after April 1, 2025. Training providers, including non-profit organizations and institutions, municipal corporations and Inuit organizations may apply for funding to deliver programs. Priority will be […]
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Licensed child care centre wage scale increase
February 25, 2025 The Department of Education’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) division is increasing the ELCC Wage Scale Program rates by 7.5% starting April 1, 2025 to support recruitment and retention of staff in licensed child care centres. Through federal funding, the ELCC Wage Scale Program provides licensed child care centres serving children […]
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Measles Immunization Reminder
February 20, 2025 The Department of Health is reminding Nunavummiut about the importance of keeping up to date with immunizations. It is especially important that children receive routine immunizations on time to protect them from serious vaccine-preventable diseases. With measles cases rising across Canada, it is important to protect the most vulnerable members of our […]
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GNWT Taking Action to Support Non-profit and Charitable Organizations
February 19, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories is taking concrete steps to enhance its support for the non-profit and charitable sector, recognizing the essential role these organizations play in delivering critical programs and services to NWT residents. As outlined in the Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, the GNWT is committed […]
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Government launches new financial and human resources system, Fusion Cloud
February 18, 2025 Starting February 18, the Government of Nunavut will begin using a new cloud-based system – Oracle Fusion Cloud – to manage its internal financial and human resources (HR) operations. The launch of Fusion Cloud in all GN departments is a major milestone in the project to replace outdated financial and HR software […]
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Fuel prices updated in 10 NWT communities
Effective today, fuel prices will be updated in 10 communities serviced by the Department of Infrastructure’s Petroleum Products Program. Prices are being updated to reflect the cost of fuel delivered through the 2024 summer and fall resupply programs. The prices of heating and motive diesel will decrease in Jean Marie River, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbor, Tsiigehtchic, […]
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week
February 10, 2025 Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week is celebrated annually to raise awareness for sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve sexual health in Nunavut. This year it will be held from February 10th to February 16th. Sexual health is a part of overall health and well-being, and includes things like: How […]
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GNWT releases What We Heard Report for proposed dental hygienist profession regulations under the Health and Social Services Professions Act
January 20, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a What We Heard Report on proposed Dental Hygienist Profession Regulations. Between September 12, 2024, and October 14, 2024, dental hygienists, Indigenous governments, stakeholders, and the public shared their feedback on the proposed changes. The proposed regulations aim to move the regulation of […]
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Reminder: Whooping Cough Outbreak in Igloolik is Ongoing
January 16, 2025 The Department of Health is advising Nunavummiut, that the outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) declared on December 16, 2024, in Igloolik is ongoing. Anyone can get whooping cough, but the most severe cases are in children under the age of one. Whooping cough is a disease of the throat and lungs that […]
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Call for Review Officer for the Dental Profession Act
January 15, 2025 The Department of Health is seeking a qualified and motivated dental practitioner to serve as the Review Officer under Section 35 of the Dental Profession Act of Nunavut. This position involves a contractual appointment with a negotiated retainer fee and professional service fees. Applicants must be licensed under the Dental Profession Act […]
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