December 15, 2010 - Members of the news media are invited to a technical briefing providing an update on the Deh Cho Bridge project.
For more information, please contact:
December 1, 2010 - Amazing Family Sundays presents: All About Mittens, December 5, 2 – 4 pm at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center.
Join the Literacy Ladies, Kathryn and Katie, for a winter afternoon dedicated to mittens! They’ll read a Story Sack tale of lost mittens that is sure to warm your heart. Warm your hands with crafts and see how mittens are made with various materials. If you want to warm the hands of others, bring a new pair of mittens to donate to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Hampers.
November 30, 2010 - The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is hosting the third NWT Governance Conference from December 7 – 9, 2010 in Yellowknife.
MACA invites one Council member and your Senior Administration staff to participate in the conference. Travel subsidy is available for 2 participants from your community.
November 17, 2010 - The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) , Tourism and Parks Division will be hosting an Aboriginal Tourism Consultation workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on November 24, 2010 in Inuvik.
The recommendations in Building the Aboriginal Tourism Product report will be discussed, as well as ITI action items and next steps.
For more information please visit ITI's website or contact:
November 17, 2010 - Amazing Family Sundays presents: The Mystery and History of Magic, November 21, 2 – 4 pm at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center.
What are the best magic tricks throughout history? Who discovered the illusions and sleights of hand that are part of every magic show? How can you make old tricks seem new?
Find out from the Frozen-Fingered Magicians, Steve Elms and Terry Brookes. Be ready for anything in their new interactive multimedia presentation, even a few tricks.
November 16, 2010 - The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is hosting a one day Outdoor Adventure Workshop in Inuvik on November 23, 2010.
The goal of the workshop is to generate ideas for diversifying or enhancing existing products, developing new products and expanding target markets for the Outdoor Adventure Operators. The objectives are to:
November 16, 2010 - Saturday, November 20th is National Child Day - a day when people across Canada take time to celebrate our children.
This year’s theme promotes Article 13 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child which states “children have the right to freedom of expression.”
For ideas and ways to raise awareness of Child Rights in your community, visit: www.childday.gc.ca
All children have rights – let’s celebrate them!
November 16, 2010 - Representatives from the GNWT's department of Industry, Tourism and Investment will be visiting the community of Fort Liard on Wednesday to talk about programs that provide funding to tourism providers and arts and crafts makers. From 1 to 4 p.m., Racquel Michaud will speak to community members about the department's Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program.
November 15, 2010 - The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, J. Michael Miltenberger, will field questions on the Governments’ response to the Joint Review Panel Report (JRP) on the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP). Media can participate via teleconference by calling:
Date: Monday, November 15, 2010
Time: 2:00 P.M. (MST)
Phone: 1-866-969-8429
Access Code: 7007230
For more information, contact:
November 14, 2010 - National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) is observed across Canada every year during the third week of November. This year NAAW is November 14-20, 2010.
NAAW is an important opportunity to focus on the harms associated with alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and gambling. This year, the theme for NAAW is Celebrating Healthy Choices as it promotes addiction free lifestyles for individuals, families and communities.
During the Week, communities across the NWT will be hosting events:
