August 18, 2011 - The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs congratulates the excellent job done by the NWT's athletes and coaches at the 2011 Western Canada Games held in Kamloops BC.

Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to provide Members of the Legislative Assembly with an update on the Northwest Territories’ Team that attended the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games that were hosted by the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, from August 5^th to August 14^th.

June 13, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories is investing $500,000 to assist with the operating costs of youth centres in every NWT community.

“Youth Centres Initiative funding helps provide financial support so youth centres across the NWT can focus on developing quality programs that help shape and strengthen our future leaders,” said Robert C. McLeod Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and Minister responsible for Youth.

June 6, 2011 - NWT volunteers will be recognized at the 2011 Outstanding Volunteer Award ceremony, in Yellowknife on Friday, June 10. The annual awards, presented by Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), are an opportunity to recognize volunteers and volunteer organizations for their outstanding contributions to communities across the territory.

“The people we recognize with the Outstanding Volunteer Awards selflessly devote their time to making our communities a better place,” said Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Robert C. McLeod.

March 24, 2011 - Students of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs’ School of Community Government’s Community Recreation Leaders Certificate Program (CRLCP) now have more options for educational advancement with the signing of a transfer agreement with the College of the Rockies.

March 18, 2011 - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the completion of the Ulukhaktok Simon Kataoyak Community Centre. The new centre will provide a gathering place for the people of Ulukhaktok that includes a youth centre and community hall for residents and visitors alike.

March 16, 2011 - NWT youth will demonstrate a sampling of Inuit and Dene games to an international audience at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show on March 19 and 20, 2011.

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March 2, 2011 - The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2011 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards.