Solar eclipse in the Northwest Territories

Minister Rebecca Alty was a part of the Canadian delegation at the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues which began this past Monday.

United Way leaders including local NWT representatives have made their way to the east coast for a biennial national conference bringing together collective efforts to support communities facing housing, shelter and mental health crises. "There’s significant financial stress facing people in Canada, especially those low-income individuals and families and that stress is affected as well mental health and well-being, and so all that is driving a rising need for strong, community-based support"

The City of Yellowknife has released their 2026-2036 Climate Action Plan, a 10-year strategy for strengthening the community's resilience against climate change.

AVENS, a Community for Seniors is being recognized by the federal government as a Social Innovator. The Yellowknife based organization was honoured in a special mention as part of the national 2025 Volunteer Awards.

With the impacts of industry and climate change felt across the country and globally, Northern leaders and stakeholders are facing the pressures of development and industry while weighing in on how to balance the rich natural resources of the territories.