Community information sessions
The GNWT values the opinions and experiences of Northwest Territories residents and recognizes the need for meaningful opportunities for public input.
We are committed to engaging with residents at each step of the Mackenzie Valley Highway Project. Engagement activities are designed to gather feedback to understand interests and concerns of affected parties so that we can consider and integrate relevant information into the project planning, design, construction, and operations.
Upcoming public information sessions
February 9, 2026
Norman Wells
Melnyk Hall at the Legion, 6pm
February 10, 2026
Délı̨nę
Délı̨nę Arena Hall, 6pm
February 11, 2026
Tulita
Community Hall (Arena), 6pm
Postponed
Fort Good Hope
Originally scheduled for Feb 12, Community Hall, 6pm
Postponed
Colville Lake
Originally scheduled for Feb 13, Community Hall, 12 noon
March 4, 2026
Fort Simpson
Recreation Centre (Community Hall), 6pm
July 6, 2026
Aklavik
Sittichinli Recreational Complex, 5 pm
July 6, 2026
Inuvik
Ingamo Friendship Centre, 5 pm
July 8, 2026
Tsiigehtchic
Chief Paul Niditchie School Gym, 5 pm
July 9, 2026
Fort McPherson
Community Hall, 5 pm
Who we engage with
The GNWT engages with Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, community governments/designated authorities, renewable resource boards and councils, co-management boards, educational institutions, public services, health and cultural organizations, landowners, private organizations, emergency services, local businesses, and residents in the affected communities
The GNWT also engages with regulatory authorities of the Project, federal and GNWT departments with associated mandates, and the public.
Methods of engagement range from written communications to in-person meetings, focus groups, or community meetings, depending on the nature of the information to be communicated and feedback sought.
Engagement will continue through all phases of the Project.
Past Engagement
Dates and results from past GNWT engagement sessions:
- Mackenzie Valley Highway Socio-Economic Mitigation Measures (May 9, 2024, to December 12, 2024)
- Mackenzie Valley Highway: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (November 3, 2022 to February 2, 2023)
- Mackenzie Valley Highway Project: Project Description and Construction Activities (April 12 to June 30, 2022)
Dates and results from past Review Board engagement:
- Results from Community Sessions in Wrigley, Norman Wells, Délı̨nę, and Tulita in October 2024 on the .
- Information about Technical Session held in Yellowknife in November 2024.
Past Public Presentations
- 2025 - May - Mackenzie Valley Highway Project Update - Presentation to Yellowknife City Council
- 2024 - November - Mackenzie Valley Technical Sessions - Developer's Assessment Report Presentation
- 2024 - October - Mackenzie Environmental Impact Review Board Community Sessions
- 2024 - April - Developer’s Assessment Report Overview - Norman Wells, Tulita
- 2024 - February - Developer’s Assessment Report Overview - Fort Simpson
- 2023 - January/February - Developer’s Assessment Report – Mitigating Effects of the Project on the Environment (In person) - Délı̨nę, Fort Good Hope, Fort Simpson
- 2022 - November - Developer’s Assessment Report – Mitigating Effects of the Project on the Environment - Tulita, Norman Wells
- 2022 - November/December - Developer’s Assessment Report - Early Findings in the Environmental Assessment - Délı̨nę, Fort Good Hope, Colville Lake, Norman Wells, Tulita, Fort Simpson
- 2022 - April - Developer’s Assessment Report - Project Description Overview (Virtual)
- 2021 - August - Project Update - Norman Wells, Tulita
- 2020 - February - Project Update - Délı̨nę, Fort Good Hope, Colville Lake, Norman Wells, Tulita
- 2020 - January - Project Update - Wrigley
- 2019 - November - Project Update - Norman Wells, Tulita
- 2019 - July - Project Update - Wrigley
- 2019 - May - Project Update - Fort Simpson
- 2019 - February - Mackenzie Valley Highway Project Update - Norman Wells, Tulita, Fort Simpson, Wrigley