September 26, 2011 - The Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Aurora College and the NWT Literacy Council invite all media to attend the 2011 Adult Learner’s Luncheon.  This celebration of learning is part of the NWT Literacy Week celebrations and features the presentation of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award and the NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards.

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 27^th, 2011 at 12:00pm

WHERE: Auditorium, Northern United Place

September 26, 2011 - The Department of Education, Culture and Employment and the NWT Mining Heritage Society have launched a new initiative designed to give students in the North a new appreciation for their land and spark an interest in pursuing careers in geology, the earth sciences and mining.

September 23, 2011 - The Department of Education, Culture and Employment and the NWT Mining Heritage Society invite all media to attend the official release of the geological resource, Geological Journey I. The DVDs and teacher support material will be made available to all schools in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to benefit students from Kindergarten to grade 12.

WHEN: Monday, September 26th, 2011 at 2:30PM

WHERE: Museum Café
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Sept. 2, 2011 - Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Jackson Lafferty, today expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Beaufort Delta elder Elizabeth (Liz) Hansen, who passed away recently after a brief illness. Ms. Hansen was a respected educator who dedicated her life to the promotion and preservation of the Gwich’in language.

August 24, 2011 - The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment informs the House of its ongoing research into the Student Financial Assistance program and how well it is benefitting students seeking to further their post-secondary education. This ties into the Memorandum of Understanding signed between all three Territories exploring various models for Northern universities.

August 22, 2011 - Five Northwest Territories (NWT) residents and organizations were honoured this morning at the inaugural Minister’s Cultural Circle Award Ceremony. The event took place in the South Gallery of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, as a way of recognizing the important and lasting contributions of those dedicated to the arts and cultures of the North.

Purpose: To provide lasting recognition and gratitude towards those who contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultures and heritage in the Northwest Territories. The Cultural Circle helps build awareness amongst all northerners about the importance of promoting, protecting, preserving and celebrating our unique culture, heritage and ways of life.

Eligible Recipients:
Youth Category - Youth, 25 years of age and under, who demonstrate a strong commitment to engaging in the arts, cultural learning and cultural practices.

August 22, 2011 - Minister of ECE Jackson Lafferty announced the launching of a new recognition ceremony called the Cultural Circle. The Cultural Cirlce helps build awareness about the importance of promoting, protecting and preserving our unique culture and heritage.

August 19, 2011 - Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Jackson Lafferty speaks on the Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards, the importance of having early childhood education and the support from all levels of the community throughout the entire education process to ensure Aboriginal children's healthy development.

August 19, 2011 - The Honourable Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) will honour the first recipients of the Minister’s Cultural Circle Awards on Monday, August 22, 2011.

The Minister’s Cultural Circle celebrates those individuals that have made significant contributions to preserve and promote the cultures in the Northwest Territories.