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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June 25, 2026
Half-Masting – In memory of the Fire Personnel who died while on duty in the Northwest Territories
The flag of the Northwest Territories on all GNWT buildings in the Northwest Territories are to be flown at half-mast effective immediately, until further notice, to honour the Fire Personnel who died while on duty Wednesday June 24, 2026.
Thursday June 18, 2026
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 Tuesday June 23, 2026, to mark this day of mourning.
Thursday April 23, 2026
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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to mark the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day).