Yellowknife (November 27, 2012) – The Minister’s Forum on Addictions and Community Wellness begins community visits on December 3 with a four-day session in Fort McPher
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November 26, 2012
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (November 26, 2012) – Educators, health staff, youth workers, and counselors in twelve communities are being trained to teach NWT youth about healthy sexuality.
November 14, 2012
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (November 14, 2012) – Certified child car seat technicians are now in place in the Northwest Territories.
November 6, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr.
November 6, 2012
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YELLOWKNIFE (November 6, 2012) – The Department of Education, Culture and Employment, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Services, released a report today exploring the health perceptions, choices and experiences of school-aged children in the Northwest Ter
November 2, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr.
November 1, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, November is National Adoptions Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to recognize families in the Northwest Territories who provide a remarkable service to children.
November 1, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, in my travels across the Northwest Territories, meeting with communities, attending assemblies and numerous board meetings, I have heard one constant theme. Addictions are destroying our families and communities.
October 30, 2012
News Releases
Yellowknife (October 30, 2012) – All public influenza immunization clinics in the Northwest Territories will proceed as scheduled.
October 24, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, smoking rates in the NWT are double the national average. In 2009, 36% of NWT residents 15 and older smoked, compared to 17% nationally. Smoking contributes to chronic diseases affecting the heart and lungs, and also causes cancer.