Responsible for ensuring the land, water, wildlife, and environment in the NWT are well-managed and sustainably used, and it is the territorial lead for climate action.
Provide overall management and direction, and is responsible for intergovernmental relations, and negotiating and implementing land, resources and self-government agreements.
Responsible for managing the financial resources required to implement the GNWT’s policies and programs and serves as the corporate human resource agency for the GNWT.
Works to promote economic self-sufficiency through funding, support, and marketing initiatives designed to foster a positive economic environment in our territory.
Works to support capable, accountable and self-directed community governments, and provides programs and services for sport and recreation, youth, and emergencies.