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Uqaqti, uvani katimavikpangmi ilitchuripkarait qanuqangalutikraq hunigliqaa munaqrimun kiinauranik atuutinganun ilaulahilugi  inaurani ittuat, aglipkaqniarlugi havautating unmuktinniarlugu inuuniarniq akihuruaq. Matkua hurarautingit ikayurniarait Northwest Territories havaatigun inuit ikayurniaiqlugit tamairuat kiinauranik puvaklurnim payariarikangating.

Uqaqti, una pikaqapta ikayuqkavut Kavamavut una havalahipkaqlugu Tljchomi appqutiqpak.

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Mr. Speaker, one year ago, I tabled the Mandate of the Northwest Territories, 2019-2023. The mandate document outlines the actions our government is taking to advance the 22 priorities established by this Legislative Assembly, and includes timelines and measures for tracking our progress.  The priorities reflect actions that the 19 of us agreed needed to be advanced, and we collectively developed them in recognition that these actions were needed to strenthen the social and economic status of the Northwest Territories. 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that residents in Yellowknife 18 years of age and over can now book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccination opportunity means that every resident over the age of 18, in all 33 communities across the Northwest Territories (NWT) is now being offered the COVID-19 vaccine.

Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek announced today that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched new Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training for GNWT employees.

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Mr. Speaker, in March of each year, we celebrate social workers across Canada and in the NWT.  This year’s theme for Social Work Month is Social Workers are Essential.

Mr. Speaker, social workers play a vital role in supporting and maintaining individual, family and community well being across the Northwest Territories.  Social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers that negatively impact them realizing their full potential.

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Mr. Speaker, one of the many exciting developments to expect as we get closer to launching the polytechnic university is increased capacity for Northern research. We know that the work underway, to increase the number of researchers and build effective research supports, for College partners and stakeholders across the Northwest Territories will serve as catalysts for Northern social and economic development.

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to announce the release of Living Well Together, the online Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training program for employees of the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announces the creation of the Community Suicide Prevention Fund, a new initiative supporting community-based suicide prevention activities across the territory. A total of $225,000 will be awarded annually to develop and deliver culturally safe and appropriate programs by increasing community wellness and reducing stigma.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 9-15, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 8, 2021

• Caroline Wawzonek will be meeting with the Mayor of Inuvik on March 15 in Inuvik, NT.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

As part of its commitment to supporting health promotion and prevention activities, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Healthy Choices Fund. The annual funding is $400,000, with a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $75,000 per activity per fiscal year.

The objectives of the Healthy Choices Fund include: