Mr. Speaker, culture and language support our identity and help strengthen the common goals of NWT communities.
Newsroom
February 25, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
February 25, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, in the Northwest Territories addiction to drugs or alcohol is the number one issue facing many northern inmates. The Department of Justice is taking steps to enhance addictions programs through the Corrections Service.
February 25, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, our government is in the final stages of entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with our federal counterparts that will see Northerners servicing RCMP assets in the Northwest Territories.
February 25, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak on the topic of child and family services.
February 24, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 24, 2014) – The new Land Use and Sustainability Framework is a critical piece of the legislative and policy framework that will guide the Government of the Northwest Territories’ decisions as it takes on new responsibilities for regulating public land, water
February 24, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment wishes to recognize the dedication and service of the educators who have contributed to the well-being, support and education of our students.
February 24, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, later today at the appropriate time, I will table Northern Lands, Northern Leadership: The Government of the Northwest Territories Land Use and Sustainability Framework.
February 21, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment is working with our Aboriginal government partners on a new approach to strengthen Aboriginal languages.
February 21, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, concluding land, resources and self-government agreements is an essential element of the political evolution of the Northwest Territories and the foundation for our future economic and political stability.
February 20, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Jackson Lafferty - Impact of Funding Reallocation for Junior Kindergarten on the Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Mr. Speaker, Junior Kindergarten for 4 year olds is recognized across the country as one of the best ways to provide quality, free and optional care for our children.