On Friday, June 8th, rising water levels in the Liard River caused a flood in the community of Nahanni Butte. Most residents of the community were evacuated to Fort Simpson, where they remain. The GNWT is currently assessing conditions in the community to determine when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes.
Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)
On Friday, June 8th, rising water levels in the Liard River caused a flood in the community of Nahanni Butte. Most residents of the community were evacuated to Fort Simpson, where they remain. The GNWT is currently assessing conditions in the community to determine when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes. On Monday, June 18, Deputy Premier Jackson Lafferty will visit Nahanni Butte and meet with evacuees in Fort Simpson.
Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA)
June 14, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, this Assembly is committed to sustainable, vibrant, safe communities and to taking action against family violence. Homes should be places where strong individuals and families support and love each other. All people have the right to live free from the fear of violence in their own homes and communities.
June 14, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment before we all leave for the summer to reflect on our accomplishments as a Legislative Assembly over the past few weeks.
This has been the first, extended working Session of the 17th Assembly. It has been a long Session, especially at this time of the year, but we have done some important work together.
June 12, 2012
June 4, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report that we continue to make progress on devolution, one of this Assembly’s major priorities.
Recently we saw the leaders of the Sahtu step forward to re-engage directly in devolution negotiations with the Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada, the Inuvialuit and Northwest Territory Métis Nation by signing the Agreement in Principle.
May 23, 2012
YELLOWNIFE (May 22, 2012) – The Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI) has rejoined NWT devolution negotiations.
February 17, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, International Women's Day on March 8th is a global day of celebration to honour women's advancement towards equality in all areas of life.
In the Northwest Territories, the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories celebrates International Women’s Day by hosting the Wise Women Awards and celebrating the winners with the Bread and Roses Luncheon in the Great Hall of our Assembly. This year, is the 20th anniversary of the Wise Women Awards.
(Yellowknife) February 7th, 2012 – The Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories are celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This anniversary is known as the Diamond Jubilee.
