The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland announced today that Joe Handley will be departing his role as Chairperson of the Aurora College Board of Governors. The process to fill the vacant board seat and appoint a new Chairperson will begin shortly.

Since his appointment in 2023, Mr. Handley has played a key role in strengthening Aurora College’s governance and supporting its transformation into a polytechnic university. The GNWT thanks him for his service, leadership, and dedication to post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories.

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Monsieur le President, today I rise to celebrate the vibrant Francophone community of the Northwest Territories during the 27th Annual Rendez-vous de la Francophonie. This month-long celebration throughout March highlights the rich linguistic and cultural contributions of Francophones across Canada, including right here in the North.

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The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories sign a bilateral agreement on minority‑language education and second official‑language instruction

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Mr. Speaker, work in the Northwest Territories is evolving, and our laws must keep up. That is why, in 2023, the Government of the Northwest Territories launched a review of the Employment Standards Act and Regulations; the first comprehensive review in over a decade. Workplaces have changed significantly, and our legislation must ensure fair, modern protections for workers and clarity for employers.

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Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in the Northwest Territories

New reports on developmental inclusion practices and supports within Northwest Territories (NWT) early learning and child care settings are now available.

Today, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement for Pink Shirt Day:

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and accepted for who they are. Today, as we celebrate Pink Shirt Day, pink shirts can be found in workplaces, schools, homes and even online. By wearing pink, we promote safe environments, free from bullying and harassment, for everyone. It is a call to take a stand, and to speak up for equality and acceptance for everyone, especially our most vulnerable and marginalized residents.

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program application intake period will open at 9am MT on February 27, 2025 and close at 5pm MT on March 6, 2025. Eligible individuals can apply online on the Northwest Territories Nominee Program website.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants to hear from you about an application from Collège Nordique Francophone to offer two new programs: a Public Relations Diploma program and a Business Administration Practices Certificate program. If approved, these programs will start in September 2025.

The 2025-2028 Aurora College Mandate Agreement was released today. This agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Aurora College sets the strategic direction over the next three years for Aurora College.