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.
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Yellowknife –
May 31, 2019
Media Statement
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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
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 –
February 26, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the government is committed to addressing health inequities experienced by our residents.
Yellowknife –
October 26, 2018
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories released the NWT Oral Health Action Plan 2018/19 – 2020/21 today. The goal of the three year Oral Health Action Plan is to reduce tooth decay, tooth loss and chronic pain in NWT residents, particularly in children and youth.
June 1, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on June 1, 2018
Mr. Speaker, June is Senior Citizen’s Month. I encourage all Northerners to join me in recognizing and celebrating the valuable contributions that Seniors and Elders make within our families and communities.
March 13, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on March 12, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide Members with an update on the NWT On The Land Collaborative.
March 9, 2018
Public Service Announcement
YELLOWKNIFE (March 9, 2018) – Aurora College and the Department of Health and Social Services are hosting a seniors’ health fair in the Centre Square Mall as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, March 13, between 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
March 7, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on March 7, 2018
Mr. Speaker, our government made a mandate commitment to ensure that effective supports and programs are in place for persons with disabilities. The NWT Disability Review and Renewal Project is part of that commitment.
March 6, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on March 6, 2018
Mr. Speaker, in October 2014, I tabled in this House, Building Stronger Families: An Action Plan to Transform Child and Family Services. I am pleased to provide an update on our accomplishments on the action plan.