Education in the NWT is getting a $14 million boost to fill the gaps left by changes to the Jordan's Principle program.

"The GNWT has been urging the federal government since February of 2025 to reconsider these changes in the Northwest Territories," said Education, Culture and Employment Minister Caitlin Cleveland on Aug. 28. "Jordan's Principle has never been supplemental. It has been essential. Rolling back these supports now would risk years of progress in building safe, inclusive, equitable learning environments.

"While Ottawa has recently indicated that its operating procedures are under further review, students are returning to school now, and they need certainty. That's why we're stepping in with up to $14 million of interim funding to support education bodies that have not recei

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