March 18, 2011 - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the completion of the Ulukhaktok Simon Kataoyak Community Centre. The new centre will provide a gathering place for the people of Ulukhaktok that includes a youth centre and community hall for residents and visitors alike.
March 16, 2011 - NWT youth will demonstrate a sampling of Inuit and Dene games to an international audience at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show on March 19 and 20, 2011.
March 2, 2011 - The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2011 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards.
February 18, 2011 - Today in Session, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Robert C. McLeod, shared with Members the infrastructure achievements of community governments in the Northwest Territories.
February 7, 2011 - From February 11-27 more than 120 athletes, coaches, mission staff and cultural performers will represent Team NWT at the upcoming Jeux de Canada Winter Games being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), Robert C. McLeod, says the Canada Winter Games is an important event that encourages youth to live healthy, active lifestyles.
February 7, 2011 - Today, during Session, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Robert C. McLeod, extended his best wishes to Team NWT as they head off to the Canada Winter Games.
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to extend best wishes to Team NWT's 120 athletes, coaches and mission staff who will be participating in the 2011 Canada Winter Games being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia from February 11 - 27.
January 28, 2011 - This winter, elementary school students from across the Northwest Territories will have the opportunity to try traditional games such as the one-foot high kick and the stick pull.
“We are introducing these games to children at a younger age,” said the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), Robert C. McLeod. “We hope to create a passion for the cultural and physically active aspects of the games that will remain with them for life.”
January 25, 2011 - Sport organizations in the Northwest Territories are receiving a boost from the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Sport Organization (TSO) Support Program. TSOs will be able to expand their programs and services with the funding provided through this program, and ultimately help increase sport participation rates across the territory.
January 12, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories wants to recognize the Territory’s most outstanding volunteers.
Every year, through its Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, the GNWT pays tribute to individuals and organizations who have improved the quality of life for NWT residents through significant voluntary commitment by presenting them with Outstanding Volunteer Awards.
