2025 Water Stewardship Strategy Implementation Workshop
Thank you to all Water Partners who joined us for the 16th Annual Water Stewardship Strategy Implementation Workshop, held on October 15–16, 2025, at Chateau Nova, Yellowknife, NT.
Over two days, water partners from across the Northwest Territories and beyond came together to:
- Reflect on shared progress under the 2021–2025 Water Strategy Action Plan
- Share updates on innovative programs, research, and community-led monitoring
- Strengthen partnerships and discuss youth involvement in water stewardship
- Inform the development of the next five-year Action Plan to ensure NWT waters remain clean, abundant, and productive for all time.
The Yellowknives Dene Drummers opened the workshop with a prayer song, followed by welcoming remarks and a land acknowledgement from the Honourable Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Over 130 participants representing NWT communities, organizations, academia, and governments contributed their knowledge. From scientific research to land-based learning, they brought forward diverse perspectives. Conversations were rooted in connection, respect, and a shared responsibility to protect northern waters.
Stay tuned for the full workshop summary report—coming soon!
Presentations: Click here
Questions? Contact us at nwtwaterstrategy@gov.nt.ca
