Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Half-Masting – Remembrance Day
Flags on all Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Remembrance Day, Saturday November 11, 2023.  

October 31, 2023
Half-Masting – Passing of Former Chief Edward Sangris, Yellowknifes Dene First Nation
The flag of the Northwest Territories on all GNWT buildings in Yellowknife are to be flown at half-mast effective immediately, until further notice, to honour the passing of former Chief Edward Sangris, Yellowknifes Dene First Nation until the day of funeral Monday November 6, 2023.

Tuesday September 26, 2023
Half-Masting – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Flags on all Government of the Northwest Territories buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September 30, 2023, to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Wednesday September 20, 2023
Half-Masting – Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
Flags on all Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 24, 2023, to recognize Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day.

Thursday September 7, 2023
Half-Masting – Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Flags on all Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 10, 2023, to recognize Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.

Wednesday July 19, 2023
Half-Masting – In memory of the firefighter who died in the Northwest Territories 
Flags on all Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings will be flown at half-mast, effective immediately, until further notice in memory of the firefighter who died in the Northwest Territories on July 15, 2023.

Monday June 19, 2023 
Half-Masting – National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Flags of the Northwest Territories on all Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 23, 2023, to mark this day of mourning.

Tuesday April 25, 2023
Half-Masting – Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day)
Flags on all Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Friday, April 28, 2023, to mark the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day).