Yellowknife, le 15 juin 2016 — La campagne « Non aux boissons gazeuses » de 2015-2016 menée par le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) est maintenant terminée, et 18 écoles ténoises ont été désignées gagnantes grâces aux activités qu’elles ont tenues pendant la campagne.
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Colleagues and visitors in the gallery are wearing purple to promote awareness for this important day.
Mr. Speaker, our work towards eliminating Elder abuse is done in partnership with the NWT Seniors Society and the NWT Network to Prevent Abuse of Older Adults. I would encourage all Members to read Creating Safe Communities for Older Adults: A Five Year Strategy for the Northwest Territories 2015-2020 prepared by the NWT Network to Prevent Abuse of Older Adults.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has made a commitment in its Mandate to continue implementing the Building Stronger Families Action Plan to transform child and family services, including work around the Child and Family Services Act.
The main purpose of the Child and Family Services Act is to protect children in situations where they may have been harmed, or where there is a risk of harm. The Act serves the best interests of children by protecting them from exposure to abuse and neglect.
Mr. Speaker, in February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that certain provisions in the Criminal Code related to physician-assisted dying were unconstitutional. June 6th is the day the Supreme Court’s ruling takes effect across the country. Medical assistance in dying is an option for eligible Canadians.
Yellowknife, le 25 avril 2016 – Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest a le plaisir d’annoncer qu’Urgences-médic jouera dorénavant un rôle clé dans la coordination des évacuations médicales. De plus, le fournisseur de services ambulanciers aériens des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (TNO), ACCESS, participera désormais aux évacuations médicales en régions éloignées de personnes se trouvant dans un endroit déterminé situé en dehors d’une collectivité définie.
Norman Wells, TNO, le 13 avril 2016 – Les résidents de Norman Wells et d’Inuvik auront l’occasion de rencontrer cette semaine le premier ministre et tous les ministres du gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO).
Yellowknife, le 11 mars 2016 — Le ministre de la Santé et des Services sociaux, Glen Abernethy, sollicite des candidatures pour des nominations aux Conseils régionaux du mieux-être (CRME) des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (TNO).
Les CRME constituent de nouveaux organes consultatifs établis pour permettre aux résidents des TNO de donner leur avis sur le système territorial de santé et de services sociaux. Ces groupes aideront à orienter les décisions concernant les politiques et programmes en cette matière aux TNO.
YELLOWKNIFE (March 31, 2016) - Representatives from the GNWT, Aboriginal governments, communities, non-government organizations and businesses met in Yellowknife this week to continue collaborative efforts to identify and implement effective solutions to combat poverty in the Northwest Territories. They shared success stories, provided updates and set shared priorities for the coming year.
The Roundtable focused on the five pillars from the Anti-Poverty Strategic Framework:
Mr. Speaker, this Assembly has made it a priority to focus on culturally appropriate delivery methods for mental health and addictions services in our communities. To accomplish this we need to improve the services and supports that are provided to residents. We know that the current system needs improvement, and we must rethink the way mental health and addictions services are delivered.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide Members with an update on an exciting new initiative to support On The Land programming in the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, we know that there is huge demand for On The Land programs in the NWT. They are important components of community wellness, healing, healthy living, and environmental stewardship and protection. They support the traditional economy, sustainable livelihoods, and building capacity in our communities.
