Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the first observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation:
“Today is an opportunity to reflect and learn about the legacy of the Residential School system and its impact on Indigenous people, families and communities across the Northwest Territories and Canada. It’s also a time to remember those young children who were stolen from their homes, only to never return.
Issued September 24, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on September 29, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
September 27
Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the results of the 2021 Federal Election:
“I want to congratulate Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on the election night outcome. I look forward to continuing to build on our strong relationship with the Federal government as we work towards shared priorities that will benefit Northerners now and for generations to come.
Issued September 17, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on September 22, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
September 20
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 11, the historic document has returned to the Northwest Territories (NWT) and is on display for public to view at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. until late October.
This is the first time the document has been in the north since traveling by river to the nine signatory communities in 1921 and 1922 when it was signed by representatives of the Dehcho, Tłı̨chǫ, Sahtu and Gwich'in and the Government of Canada.
Issued September 10, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on September 15, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
September 13
Issued September 3, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on September 8, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
September 6
September 7
Issued August 27, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on September 1, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
August 30
Today, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) issued an order to mark September 30th a holiday for the territory’s public service, commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Following the federal government’s lead, the GNWT established this holiday to provide public servants, including teachers, the opportunity to recommit to understanding the harmful legacy of residential schools in the Northwest Territories and to encourage them to take time to reflect and consider what they can do to advance reconciliation.
The following statement was issued by Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, and Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services, on the first COVID-19 death in the Northwest Territories:
