Renewed NWT historical timeline launched as resource for schools and residents

June 6, 2023

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is excited to launch a renewed NWT Historical Timeline as a resource for NWT schools and residents.

From origin stories to present day events, the renewed timeline aims to be an inclusive depiction of the history, cultures, and people that make up the Northwest Territories, told through the collections and archives of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC).

With representative photos and documents from the NWT Archives, as well as objects from the PWNHC’s collection, including artwork, tools, clothing and more, educators and students will be able to use the timeline as a resource for courses like Northern Studies, Social Studies and beyond.

This easy-to-navigate resource is useful and informative for anyone interested in learning about the key people and events that have shaped the history of the NWT.

A working group made up of representatives from the NWT’s Indigenous Governments provided feedback on the timeline and will continue to be involved in updates and additions.

Quote(s)

“The renewed timeline delves deeper into the history of the NWT, particularly the people, the land, pivotal events, and ways of life. This valuable resource weaves archives, museum collections, and stories together and makes them accessible within homes and schools everywhere.”

– R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment

Quick facts

• Visitors to the timeline will also find origin stories, such as Hachoghe taghe tsácho k’ąı̨́dhër (Hachoghe Fights Three Giant Beavers) and Zhamba Déja łą́ą ełéot’ı̨ kı́ dene genezų ı́le goghǫzhádéɂa (Zhamba Déja Outsmarts an Evil Family) available in Indigenous languages.
• The timeline is fluid and will be updated as significant events occur in the NWT, or as more stories, artifacts, documents, and photos are acquired, and by the input of people of the NWT by connecting with nwttimeline@gov.nt.ca.

Related links

• NWT Timeline

For media requests, please contact:

Briony Grabke

Manager, Public Affairs and Communications

Department of Education, Culture and Employment

Government of the Northwest Territories

briony_grabke@gov.nt.ca

867-767-9352  Ext. 71073

NT4