Mr. Speaker, one of this government’s top priorities is the safety and well-being of children and youth receiving Child and Family Services. This includes making sure we maintain a child’s connectedness to family, community and culture.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
June 5, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Minister of Health and Social Services wishes to announce that the Government of Northwest Territories will now cover Mifegymiso for NWT residents with a valid NWT Health Care Card who do not have full coverage for prescriptions under another program or group insurance plan.
June 4, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, many northerners continue to be held back by mental health and addictions which is why the 18th Legislative Assembly made it a priority to focus on mental wellness and addictions recovery.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services announced this year’s recipients of $400,000 to support health promotion and prevention activities Through the Healthy Choices Fund.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 31, 2019
Media Statement
Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Glen Abernethy, congratulated recipients of the 2019 NWT Disability Awareness Awards presented as part of the annual Disability Awareness Tea today in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 30, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day which is tomorrow, on May 31, 2019. This day provides us with an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts the Government of the Northwest Territories is taking to promote the prevention of tobac
Yellowknife –
May 29, 2019
News Releases
Today, during the “Celebrate Healthy Living” event, the Departments of Health and Social Services and Municipal and Community Affairs launched the simple and interactive Carrot Rewards mobile app – one of the first mobile apps officially endorsed by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GN
Yellowknife –
May 29, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, June is Senior Citizens’ Month. As the Minister Responsible for Seniors, I want to encourage all Northerners to join me in recognizing and celebrating the valuable contributions that Seniors and Elders make within our families and communities.
Yellowknife –
May 29, 2019
News Releases
The Department of Health and Social Services released the 2018 NWT Community Counselling Program (CCP) Client Satisfaction Questionnaire Report.
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, today marks a major milestone for Health Care delivery in the Northwest Territories.