June 22, 2011 - The Northwest Territories (NWT) portion of the 2011 Royal Tour will highlight the NWT’s diversity, Aboriginal heritage, unique culture, consensus style of government and natural beauty.
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June 22, 2011
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June 22, 2011 - Canada’s Western Premiers celebrated National Aboriginal Day in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories yesterday by participating in a variety of community and cultural activities honouring the Territory’s rich Aboriginal heritage and traditions.
June 20, 2011
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June 20, 2011 - The Project Description Report (PDR), for the future construction of the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Gwich’in Settlement Area, was presented to Transportation Minister Michael McLeod by Richard Nerysoo, President of the Gwich’in Tribal Council, marking another
June 16, 2011
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June 16, 2011 - Approximately 50 high school students, gathered from across the NWT, are discussing their concerns and ideas to improve education in the North as the Aboriginal Student Achievement (ASA) Youth Forum gets underway in Fort Smith.
June 16, 2011
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June 16, 2011 - Canada’s Western Premiers will meet in the Northwest Territories (NWT) next week.
June 15, 2011
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June 15, 2011 - For the third consecutive year, hundreds of bicycle helmets, supplied by BHP Billiton, are being distributed by the GNWT throughout the Northwest Territories to encourage children and youth to wear their helmets while cycling.
June 14, 2011
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June 14, 2011 - June 15th, 2011 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the Department of Health and Social Services wants residents of the NWT to be aware that abuse against older adults can come in the form of financial, emotional or physical.
June 13, 2011
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June 13, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories is investing $500,000 to assist with the operating costs of youth centres in every NWT community.
June 9, 2011
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June 9, 2011 - A new burn structure has been added to the NWT Emergency Services Training Centre. The modular structure, designed for firefighters and rescue crews to practice scenarios for the battling of structure fires, was officially opened today.
June 8, 2011
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June 8, 2011 - A key priority of the 16th Legislative Assembly received a welcome endorsement in the federal Budget Monday.