COVID-19

We will be updating this link as much as possible as information becomes available/shared

Daily Update: link

Letter to PM dated March 25, 2020 - full letter

Letter to PM and Premiers dated March 23, 2020 - full letter

Letter to the federal government in regards to protecting jobs - full letter

Canadian Chamber of Commerce prepared analysis of federal stimulus package - link

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is working diligently to put together pandemic preparedness resources as well as other business sharing their best practices.  There is also links to economic relief from the federal government & BDC; and webinars in addition to the ever growing list of resources, toolkits and guides.  This link is being updated daily you can also sign up for email updates 

Shopify COVID-19 Response - link

NWT Helpline: 1-800-661-0844
Hope for Wellness Help Line: (for First Nations and Inuit) 1-855-242-3310
Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868 or you can text 686868 or you can live chat online: https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
GNWT Employees: 1-844-880-9142

COVID-19 Specific:
Self-Isolation Questions: 1-833-378-8297 or protectnwt@gov.nt.ca
Travel Restrictions: 1-833-378-8297 or protectnwt@gov.nt.ca
General Questions on COVID-19: covid@gov.nt.ca
Report an individual not in compliance with CPHO Orders: protectnwt@gov.nt.ca or call 1-833-378-8297

Health Inquiries:
-For milder symptoms such as fever, cough or flu-like, but are well enough to stay home, please self-isolate and call 1-867-767-9120 (For Yellowknife Residents only)
-Sever (difficulty breathing): call 9-1-1

Questions on Mass Gatherings or Events: 867-767-9066 ext. 49262 or email environmental_health@gov.nt.ca

WSCC Risk Assessment and COVID-19 Information: https://www.wscc.nt.ca/…/covid-19-and-workplace-general-pre…

Service Canada: Canada.ca/service-canada-home
1-800-622-6232 or TTY: 1-800-926-9105

Here are updates from members as well as additional helpful links:

Lawson Lundell - guest commentary - COVID-19 and the workplace

Chamber Plan - link

Yellowknives Dene First Nation Press Release

Northwestel - https://nwtel.ca/northwestels-update-covid-19

NTPC/Northland Utilities - 

https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/mutual-aid-agreement-electricity-sector

McLennan Ross - https://mross.com/law/COVID-19

BDC - https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/special-support.aspx?special-initiative=covid19

RBC - https://www.rbc.com/covid-19/business.html?&utm_source=rbc_et&utm_medium=email

Crowe Mackay - https://www.crowe.com/ca/crowemackay/insights/covid-19-resources-hub

Canadian North - https://canadiannorth.com/coronavirus/

Century 21 Prospect Realty - https://www.facebook.com/adrianbellrealtor/photos/pcb.2992923694103554/2992921150770475/?type=3&theater

Air Tindi - https://www.airtindi.com/app/media/2548

NNSL - https://nnsl.com/hayriverhub/nnsl-newspapers-going-to-pdf-only/

First Case confirmed prior to borders being closed - https://nnsl.com/yellowknifer/first-covid-19-case-in-nwt/

Cabin Radio COVID Corner - live streamed daily at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cabinradio/

100 Moose FM Minute with the Mayor - Friday's at 3.20pm https://www.myyellowknifenow.com/moose-fm/

NNSL - https://nnsl.com/hayriverhub/nnsl-newspapers-going-to-pdf-only/

Here are some links for free services such as e-books/audio books; courses; we will update as we find out more

Mental Health First Aid Canada - link

The Science of Well-Being, free course offered online by Yale University - https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being

City of Yellowknife Library - https://www.yellowknife.ca/en/living-here/Public-Library.asp

Libraries outside of Yellowknife - https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/libraries

Coping with Stress - our webinar from Dr Greg Wells 

Does your business/employees need digital and wellness support in the coming weeks and months?  Please email Dr Greg Wells for free support - greg@wellsperformance.com  or http://www.wellsperformance.com/

Zoom Video Conferencing is free and can be used for business, personal or any excuse to stay in contact https://zoom.us/

Free Online Courses - link 

Taiga Yoga YouTube channel

BDC - how to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business - link

Canadian Payroll Association - link  - March 25

The Canadian Society  of Association of Executives - link - March 26

Export Development Canada (EDC) - Managing COVID-19 impact on global supply chains -  link

We will update this information as it becomes available.

YELLOWKNIFE (MARCH 20, 2020) —  NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola is preparing to make an order effective March 21, 2020 prohibiting all travel (by air, land, and port) into the Northwest Territories, with limited exceptions, to combat COVID-19 in the territory.

Furthermore, Dr. Kandola will also order those returning to the territory, to self-isolate in Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik

Full press release - https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/news-release-chief-public-health-officer-prepares-order-prohibition-travel-nwt-limited

Protocol for travel ban and self-isolation - https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/sites/hss/files/resources/public-health-order-covid-19-travel-restrictions-self-isolation-protocol.pdf

Self-Isolation - https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/self-isolation?fbclid=IwAR2mzDT8-NvXuv91n6C6IHy0dGo8equNB7KWB9NiDcsa9vz0Pkl_nm3uIcc

Self-Isolation Information Sheet - https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/sites/hss/files/resources/self-isolation-information-sheet.pdf

Self-Isolation Plan Form - https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/efb9196c2b0a4571854a4418f0818f63

For General Questions about COVID-19, contact covid@gov.nt.ca 
For Questions on self-isolating contact protectnwt@gov.nt.ca or 1-833-378-8297