Higher education in the Northwest Territories

Government of Canada and Government of the Northwest Territories working together to support post-secondary education in the territory

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Supporting post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories will benefit all northern residents, especially youth and Indigenous Peoples, who represent over 50% of the population in the territory.

Key Points: 
  • Supporting post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories will benefit all northern residents, especially youth and Indigenous Peoples, who represent over 50% of the population in the territory.
  • "We are pleased to be working with the Government of Canada to strengthen the post-secondary education system in the Northwest Territories.
  • We look forward to working with both the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada to increase access to quality post-secondary education opportunities for Northerners and to build capacity for Northern research."
  • "Improving access to high quality post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories is key to ensuring a brighter future for our youth.