Elected education leaders from across the Northwest Territories (NWT) met today with Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), the Honourable R.J. Simpson, to discuss their joint work to further strengthen the territory’s Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12 education system.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT) to have their say on the modernization of the NWT Education Act.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) wants to hear from all members of the public on how the JK-12 education system can better meet the needs of students across the Northwest Territories. To participate, please click here: Have Your Say – Education Act Modernization.
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Good morning, everyone.
I am excited to be with you today and welcome you to this gathering of interpreters and translators.
While the meeting is taking place virtually, I am joining you from my hometown of Hay River which lies on the traditional lands of Kátł’odeeche First Nation, West Point First Nation and Northwest Territory Métis Nation.
I also want to acknowledge all the Indigenous nations of the NWT – the Inuvialuit, the Dene, the Métis, and the NWT Cree.
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, R.J. Simpson announced today an increase to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Minimum Wage.
Effective September 1, 2021, the minimum wage will increase from $13.46 per hour to $15.20 per hour.
This decision was informed by research and options provided by the Minimum Wage Committee, which was established in 2013 to advise the Minister of Education Culture and Employment. The Minimum Wage Committee is comprised of representatives from business, labour and community organizations across the territory.
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Mr. Speaker, on September 1, 2021 the minimum wage in the Northwest Territories will increase from $13.46 per hour to $15.20 per hour, making it the second highest minimum wage in Canada behind Nunavut. Since the last increase in 2018, the cost of living and the average hourly wage in the NWT have risen. This increase ensures that the minimum wage does not fall behind, brings our minimum to average wage ratio more in line with the rest of Canada, and makes us more competitive with our neighbouring jurisdictions.
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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.
