The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking individuals from several regions to join Social Assistance Appeal Committees for three-year terms.

There are six regional Committees in the Northwest Territories, with members being sought for the following regions:

- Dehcho

- North Slave

- Sahtu

- Tłı̨chǫ

Social Assistance Appeal Committees hear appeals from Income Assistance clients who disagree with decisions made by program staff.

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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update you on crucial improvements to the Northwest Territories Income Assistance program.

In July, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment will introduce a new, targeted Income Assistance program for seniors and persons with disabilities. These anticipated changes, first announced last year, are ready to roll out across the territory next month.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that improvements to the Income Assistance program and the new Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities program will come into effect July 1, 2024.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking individuals from the South Slave, Dehcho, North Slave, and Tłı̨chǫ regions with a passion for the arts, culture, and heritage to join the NWT Arts Council for a two-year term starting December 1, 2024.

Council members provide recommendations to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment on financial awards for arts projects in the visual, literary, media and performing arts, and on issues and policies associated with the arts and artists.

To be eligible:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback on French language communications and services through an online survey. Feedback provided as part of the Francophone Community Satisfaction Survey plays an important role in improving the delivery and quality of services to the public.

The survey, which closes on June 9, 2024, takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous.

The following is being redistributed on behalf of The Government of Canada.

Building more child care spaces for families in the Northwest Territories

Regional fire restrictions are being implemented prohibiting any open flames and other activities effective immediately.    

These restrictions are effective through May 24 and may be extended if necessary. They apply to following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:

Dehcho:

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Caitlin Cleveland would like to congratulate 2023 Northwest Territories (NWT) Literacy Awards recipients as we celebrate Literacy Week. These awards honour the literacy achievements of learners, educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.

There are a total of 12 recipients for 2023:

Services offered through the North Slave Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Service Centre and Employment Standards office will return to the Nova Plaza, located at 5019 52 Street in Yellowknife, on the following dates: