The process of consultation within each of the various regions of the Northwest Territories differs due to the different socio-political infrastructures that are in place. Refer to below table for communities in each region of the NWT. Each of the six regions is further broken down under its own section. You are strongly advised to begin the consultation process at least three months before beginning your research. The online application will provide direction for the consultation process. You are advised to allow three months for the processing of your application.
| Inuvialuit | Aklavik, Holman, Inuvik, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour and Tuktoyaktuk |
| Gwich'in | Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Inuvik and Tsiigehtchic |
| Sahtu | Colville Lake, Déline, Fort Good Hope, Tulita and Norman Wells |
| Deh Cho | Enterprise, Fort Liard, Fort Providence, Fort Simpson, Hay River, Hay River Reserve, Jean Marie River, Kakisa, Nahanni Butte, Sambaa K’e and Wrigley |
| North Slave | Dettah, Ndilo, Wha Ti, Gameti, Rae-Edzo, Wekweti and Yellowknife |
| South Slave | Fort Resolution, Fort Smith and Lutsel K’e |