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Mr. Speaker, one of the many exciting developments to expect as we get closer to launching the polytechnic university is increased capacity for Northern research. We know that the work underway, to increase the number of researchers and build effective research supports, for College partners and stakeholders across the Northwest Territories will serve as catalysts for Northern social and economic development.
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Mr. Speaker, we all share in the responsibility of ensuring that our schools and communities are safe spaces. Today, we take a moment to pause and reflect on how each of us contributes to safe spaces where bullying is prevented whenever possible and quickly addressed when it occurs.
Recipients of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award and the NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards were honoured virtually today.
Created in 2002 by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, the NWT Literacy Awards honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners, exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, R. J. Simpson, issued the following statement on the release of the first Aurora College Transformation Quarterly Report:
“When the GNWT committed to transforming Aurora College into a polytechnic university we did so with the promise that the process would be transparent.
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Mr. Speaker, when this Government committed to establishing a polytechnic university we did so with the promise that we would be transparent in the process.
Guided by the NWT Post-Secondary Education Framework, there were a number of key documents released last fall that explain the process of transformation and those documents, the Implementation Plan and Areas of Specialization for the polytechnic university, continue to guide the process. But transparency does not stop there.
The February deadline for NWT Arts Council grant submissions has been extended to April 15th 2021. This submission deadline is for artists or territorial organizations that are producing artistic works, project or events in the Northwest Territories between April 2021 and March 2022.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, this extension will allow artists and organizations more time to adjust their plans for the rest of the year for which the grants apply.
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Indigenous Languages Month, celebrated in February each year highlights the nine official Indigenous languages of the Northwest Territories, honouring the culture and knowledge that each language has passed on through generations,
The theme for Indigenous Languages month 2021 is “Cook with Me” to celebrate the important role of food and cooking in cultural traditions, identity, and community.
This year’s event is celebrated in partnership with the NWT Literacy Council and encourages all residents to learn about our official Indigenous languages and speak them with pride.
Given the unique and significant impact of COVID-19 on the Northwest Territories economy and labour market, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has created a streamlined labour market recovery program to support broad sectors of our economy in response to the pandemic.
This time-limited funding is available now to support immediate labour market recovery. The funding includes three categories of support:
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is proud to present a new contemporary art exhibit showcasing two artists. Covered Ground brings together art by Tracey Bryant and Rhonda Harder Epp to depict northern lichen and landscapes.
Bryant is a painter and art teacher from Yellowknife, NT who works in acrylic and encaustic media (a technique using melted wax). Her work includes detailed depictions of lichen and patterns found in the rocks of the Canadian Shield.
