College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

11/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar on How CANNN’s Mandate Shift Strengthens Public Protection and Nurse Representation.

This transition marks a major step forward — ensuring CANNN can focus fully on regulation and public safety, while the new Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Nurses (NTNAN) advocates for nurses’ professional growth and leadership.

Together, these two organizations will better serve both the public and the profession.

🔗 Learn more at cannn.ca

11/05/2025

🕒 Happening Today

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut’s division of mandate — a key step in strengthening public protection and regulatory excellence across the North.

Join us to understand what these changes mean for nursing professionals, the public, and the future of regulation in our territories.

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10/31/2025

⚖️ Compassion is at the heart of nursing — but maintaining professional boundaries is how we protect both our patients and ourselves.

A kind “no” can be just as caring as a “yes.”

Professional boundaries safeguard trust, uphold ethical standards, and support safe, high-quality care.

🩺 Review CANNN’s Standards of Practice
for helpful reminders on professionalism in every setting. https://buff.ly/e26jbnP

10/23/2025

We’re proud to announce that CANNN has been nominated for Employer of the Year and Workplace Health & Safety at the 2025 Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Business Awards!

We’re honoured to be recognized among so many incredible organizations making a difference across the North, and we’re excited to be attending the Gala tomorrow night!

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10/21/2025

Big changes are coming for nurses across the North.

Join us for a free webinar to learn more about the Division of Mandate — what’s changing, what’s not, and how this evolution strengthens nursing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is transitioning to a single-mandate regulatory college focused on public protection.
A new, independent organization — the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Nurses (NTNAN) — will now lead advocacy, leadership, and professional support.

This session will:
✅ Explain why this change is happening
✅ Clarify the distinct roles of CANNN and NTNAN
✅ Answer your questions and help reduce confusion

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (MT)
💻 Location: Microsoft Teams Webinar
🎟️ Cost: Free

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Together, we’re building clarity, leadership, and a stronger future for nursing in the North.

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10/20/2025

Our Team is Away at CNAR 2025

The CANNN team will be out of office from October 20–23 attending the Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR) Conference.

During this time, phones will not be monitored, and we kindly ask that you reach out by email only if urgent.

All regular inquiries will be responded to once we return.
Thank you for your understanding! 💙

10/17/2025

Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss big changes for nurses across the North.

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is evolving from a dual mandate organization to a single-mandate regulatory College.
A new, independent organization — the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Nurses (NTNAN) — has been created to focus on advocacy, leadership, and professional support.

This session will help clarify what’s changing, what’s not, and how this evolution strengthens both public protection and nursing advocacy.

📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. (MT)
💻 Register for free: 6b43c93d-0b3c-4022-90d4-15d8bc6a5bf2@6d939e11-0966-4ae5-a6c7-5effd5de94e4" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6b43c93d-0b3c-4022-90d4-15d8bc6a5bf2@6d939e11-0966-4ae5-a6c7-5effd5de94e4

10/14/2025

🔔 Registration Opens Tomorrow!

It’s that time of year again — registration renewal opens tomorrow for all nurses practising in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

We know there have been important updates since last year’s renewal, and our recent Town Hall Q&A covered everything you need to know:

✅ New Registration System – Alinity:
Renew your license easily through our new, secure system. If you previously had a Thentia account, simply log in using the same email — and click “Forgot Password” to reset your credentials if needed.

✅ Updated Registration Manual:
Our fully updated manual now aligns with the Nursing Professions Act and consolidates all registration policies in one easy-to-navigate document.

✅ Streamlined License Categories:
The non-practising category has been removed. Only Active, Graduate, Temporary, and Educator licenses will continue.

✅ New Graduate Nurse License:
Recent graduates can now apply under this defined license type — valid for 3 months, extendable up to 24 months while preparing for the entry-to-practice exam.

💡 Tip: Be sure to review the new Registration Manual before you begin your renewal — it’s available on our website under each designation’s application page and in the News section banner.

🗓️ Renewal opens tomorrow!
If you have questions, our Town Hall recording is available to watch on Microsoft Stream through your registrant portal.

10/10/2025

Don’t miss the Town Hall: Changes in Renewal
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰ 12:00–1:30 pm MT
📍 Attend in person in Yellowknife or join online

We’ll share updates on registration renewal and quality assurance, with time for live Q&A.
Save your seat:

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09/30/2025

Today, we pause to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and to remember the children who never returned home. This day is a reminder of the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the responsibility we all share in advancing reconciliation.

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) acknowledges that our office is located on Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional lands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation since time immemorial. We also recognize that our work regulating the nursing professions extends across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, which includes portions of Treaties 8, 11, the Nunavut Agreement, and Inuit Nunangat.

We are grateful to live and work on these lands, and we are committed to deepening our understanding of the distinct histories, languages, and cultures of all Indigenous Peoples, including the Dene, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reaffirm our commitment to listening, learning, and walking together in the spirit of respect, healing, and reconciliation.