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CANNN

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut was created by and operates in accordance with provisions of the Nursing Profession Act of the NWT and the Nursing Professions Act of Nunavut.

Our dual mandate is to protect the public and promote a sustainable future for nurses in the North. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Gentle Reminder for New Applicants and Reinstatements
We encourage all applicants to check their requirements through the Applicant Portal regularly. Monitoring your application status is important, as we do not send individual reminders about outstanding documents. Please remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted through the Applicant Portal. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us streamline the process.

Nursing Week Giveaway

Enter to WIN $100 cash! We’re giving away five $100 prizes — one lucky winner drawn each day starting May 12! To enter, simply complete our short entry form with your name and registration number. Then, download and complete the waiver form linked within the entry form (or see below) and email your signed copy to info@cannn.ca. Please note: both the entry form and waiver must be submitted to be eligible for the draw.

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Waiver

Join Us for Our

AGM 2025 – In Iqaluit & Online!

The College and Association of Nurses of the NWT & NU invites you to participate in our Annual General Meeting on June 28, 2025. Engage, learn, and win prizes!

LATEST NEWS

What We Heard: Voices from the North on Nursing Challenges

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is pleased to share a summary of responses from our recent survey ...

Updated Nursing Practice Hour Requirements – Effective April 17, 2025

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) has updated its nursing practice hour requirements to better align with national ...

Federal Investment Supports Integration of Internationally Educated Health Professionals

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) welcomes the Government of Canada’s recent announcement to invest up to $14.3 ...

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Shape the Future of RPN Assessment

Inspire Global Assessments is seeking Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the development of a new RPN competency assessment in 2025–2026. ...

File A Complaint

Are you a member of the public looking to file a complaint?

If you have concerns about the care provided by a nurse in the NWT and Nunavut, you may file a complaint. You have the right to speak up. 

Employer Complaint

Are you reporting unprofessional conduct as an employer?

Employers have a legal and ethical duty to report unsafe, impaired, or unethical practices by regulated health professionals. Understanding when, what, and how to report is essential to fulfilling this responsibility. You have a duty to report.

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The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is committed to informing the public about our latest developments, initiatives, and partnerships. Our quarterly newsletter serves as a source of relevant information about our organization, our work, and its impact on healthcare in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

We invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and updates from CANNN and YRNA.

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We will be closed on Monday, October 14th, 2024.