The Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for the Northwest Territories flag. The Canadian Flag and the provincial/territorial flags are symbols of honour and pride for all Canadians. All flags are to be treated with respect.
The correct procedures for flying the Canadian flag and other flags and standards, including the flag of the Northwest Territories, can be found on the Canadian Heritage Flag Etiquette on Canada webpage.
Half-Masting
The half-masting of a flag is a formal gesture to respect the time of sorrow and mourning. There are specific procedures involved when a flag is at half-mast. For additional information on half-masting, visit the Canadian Heritage website.
The GNWT will half-mast in the NWT when appropriate by issuing a notice to half-mast the NWT flag on all GNWT buildings and establishments across the NWT. The GNWT will also follow, when appropriate for our territory, the direction issued by Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada.
Flag Half-Masting
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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).