June 4, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report that we continue to make progress on devolution, one of this Assembly’s major priorities.
Recently we saw the leaders of the Sahtu step forward to re-engage directly in devolution negotiations with the Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada, the Inuvialuit and Northwest Territory Métis Nation by signing the Agreement in Principle.
May 23, 2012
YELLOWNIFE (May 22, 2012) – The Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated (SSI) has rejoined NWT devolution negotiations.
February 17, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, International Women's Day on March 8th is a global day of celebration to honour women's advancement towards equality in all areas of life.
In the Northwest Territories, the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories celebrates International Women’s Day by hosting the Wise Women Awards and celebrating the winners with the Bread and Roses Luncheon in the Great Hall of our Assembly. This year, is the 20th anniversary of the Wise Women Awards.
(Yellowknife) February 7th, 2012 – The Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories are celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This anniversary is known as the Diamond Jubilee.
INUVIK (January 11, 2012) -- The GNWT has concluded government-to-government meetings with the Beaufort-Delta Regional Council (BDRC).
All GNWT ministers were in attendance to speak to BDRC leaders about issues of mutual interest and concern, including the government-to-government relationship, devolution, energy initiatives, education, housing, and health and social services.
December 8, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tina Gargan as the President of the Status of Women Council Board. Ms. Gargan is serving her second term on the Council as the Deh Cho representative. She is a recipient of the 2006 Wise Women Award, fluent in her own language, the recently acclaimed mayor of Fort Providence and a proud mother of two children.
December 7, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome all Members back to the continuation of the first Session of the 17th Assembly. In this sitting, we will review the Capital Estimates for next fiscal year and began to debate some important issues. I believe all Members of this House have a shared interest in creating an environmentally sustainable and prosperous territory for all the people we serve. Despite some significant challenges, our Territory is strong, and we are even stronger when we work together.
December 2, 2011 - On today's show: It’s been a great year for tourism in the NWT. We’ll hear about a new training fund for people who work in the industry.
November 21, 2011 - Today On the Air: If you have an addiction, know that help is out there. Talk to your local counsellor, nurse or doctor.
Programs and services for NWT residents with addictions
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
