Established in 1996 to negotiate a joint self government agreement on behalf of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Gwich'in Tribal Council, located in Inuvik, NT. www.selfgov.org
Responsible for obtaining the financial resources to carry on the functions of government and for intergovernmental fiscal negotiating and arrangements. The territorial government has a budget of more than one billion dollars. www.fin.gov.nt.ca
Administers a broad range of health and social programs that promote, maintain and enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families. www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca
Regional authority for Land Use Permits and Water Licenses for the Sahtu claim area covering 280,238 square kilometres including Great Bear Lake www.slwb.com
Protection and management of our northern environment, and responsible for developing economic opportunities to support the people of the North. RWED's aim is to balance a healthy and prosperous economy with a healthy environment. www.rwed.gov.nt.ca
The mission of the Department is to invest in and provide for the development of the people of the Northwest Territories, enabling them to reach their full potential, to lead fulfilled lives and to contribute to a strong and prosperous society. www.learnnet.nt.ca/index.html
Provides support and advice to Cabinet. It is composed of three distinct programs each under the authority of a different minister. Includes the Commissioner's Office, and the Premier's Office. www.gov.nt.ca/research/departments/exec.html
Provides support for the Financial Management Board. The Board is the financial arm of the Cabinet, and is chaired by the Minister of Finance. www.gov.nt.ca/FMBS
Responsible for government's statistical programs. Find information on statistical publications, projects, indicators and related data. www.stats.gov.nt.ca
Portal to government information for business development, launches and expansion. Includes a site search and help, contacts, about the department and profile, services and standards with links to related resources, also Français. www.cbsc.org/nwt/main.html
Responsible for the administration of justice; operates the corrections system, in addition to the courts. Also provides legal support services to other government departments, operates the Public Trustee's office, the Coroner's Office and Legal Aid Servi www.justice.gov.nt.ca
Responsible for the development and empowerment of community governments. Also provides services to local governments such as financial planning, training of municipal employees, planning for local capital projects. www.maca.gov.nt.ca