Mr. Speaker, healthy behaviours and healthy choices are fundamental to a good education and superior quality of life. Schools offer a significant opportunity to educate young people about healthy lifestyles and to foster healthy behaviours.
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November 6, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
November 5, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is dedicated to providing relevant and necessary programming to suit the needs of our adult learners.
October 31, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment is dedicated to providing relevant curricula and improving educational outcomes for all students of the Northwest Territories.
October 30, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment continues improving its programming to ensure adult learners have the tools they require for fulfilled, prosperous lives.
October 25, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the new East Three School in Inuvik.
October 24, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, languages are about identity – who we are and how we understand and interact with each other. Promoting our languages harmonizes with a connection to cultural values, and provides a sense of identity and belonging.
October 17, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, one of the priorities for this Assembly is to strengthen awareness of our Northern identity and uniqueness by promoting our many diverse cultures.
July 5, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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I am honoured to be here today to speak at the Expressions of Reconciliation Ceremony. I stand before you as the minister of the Northwest Territories government department dedicated to educating the young people of the North.
June 13, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
June 13, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment wishes to congratulate all the graduates from high schools, Aurora College and apprenticeship programs.
June 12, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
June 12, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment is committed to continually improving our education systems, including curricula.