Following its tabling in the Legislative Assembly by Premier R.J. Simpson, the Government of the Northwest Territories has released a collaboratively developed Action Plan that sets out the first steps to align laws, policies, and practices in the Northwest Territories with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, as set out in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Implementation Act.

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Mr. Speaker, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples establishes the minimum standard for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide. First voted on by the UN General Assembly in 2007, this vital human rights instrument affirms the rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination and authority to manage their own affairs, whether this is in the education system, healthcare, or justice. Its implementation in Canada has been a long time coming.

Today, Minister Lucy Kuptana issued the following statement for Pride Month:

“June is Pride Month, which is an opportunity to honour our vibrant 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities. This is a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and lived experiences of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual plus people across our territory. 

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders.

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Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 12-18, 2026

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 11, 2026. 

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The attached is being redistributed on behalf of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The following public service announcement is being distributed on behalf of the Action Plan Committee for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
 

Residents of the Northwest Territories are invited to review and submit questions or comments on the initial Draft United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Action Plan.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and The Government of the Northwest Territories.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Salt River First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories