Today, Premier Cochrane issued the following statement for Pride Month:

“As Pride Month draws to a close, I am pledging my commitment to stand with and support the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQQIA+) community year-round.

“Fifty-four years ago today, the Stonewall riots began following a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. These gay liberation riots are widely considered to be the catalyst and inspiration for Pride marches and Pride Month.

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Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 26, 2023.

• Caroline Cochrane will be attending the Western Premiers Conference in Whistler, BC on June 27.
• Paulie Chinna will be attending the Housing Forum FPT in Ottawa, ON on June 27-28.

Meetings and Appearances

Today, Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statement for Pride Month:

“As we mark Pride Month in the Northwest Territories, I join residents to celebrate the incredible diversity, resilience, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community in the Northwest Territories.

“The GNWT is committed to a Northwest Territories where all people are genuinely included, celebrated, and supported to meet their full potential. We stand firmly against all forms of discrimination, prejudice, and marginalization towards the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 14, 2023.

Earlier today, the 2022-2023 Premier’s Awards for Excellence were presented in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly.

The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) annual Premier’s Award for Excellence recognizes the outstanding achievement of employees and working partners who continue to strive for excellence and improvements in the workplace.

This year Premier’s Awards were presented in three separate categories.

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Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 12, 2023.

• Caroline Cochrane will be meeting with Federal Ministers in Ottawa, ON on June 19.
• Caroline Cochrane and Julie Green will be meeting with Federal Ministers, Minister Hajdu and Minister Duclos in Ottawa, ON on June 20

Meetings and Appearances

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