May 17, 2011 - The Aboriginal Student Achievement (ASA) Status Report was tabled yesterday by Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Jackson Lafferty.
“Our long-term goal of developing and implementing a territorial education plan to bridge the achievement gap between Aboriginal and other students is receiving constant support from Aboriginal governments as well as community and education leaders,” says Lafferty.
May 17, 2011 - Seven Northwest Territories residents were honoured this morning as inductees into the Education Hall of Fame. The second annual induction Ceremony was held in the Legislative Assembly’s Great Hall, as a way of recognizing the important and lasting contributions of those dedicated to education in the North.
May 16, 2011 - Dr. Lorne Clearsky will assume responsibility as Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) for the Northwest Territories. He was appointed by Health and Social Services Minister Michael Miltenberger today.
Dr. Kandola who provided Acting CPHO coverage will return to her former responsibility as Deputy Chief Public Health Officer (DCPHO).
May 11, 2011 - Midwifery services will be temporarily suspended in Yellowknife effective May 6, 2011. The Department of Health and Social Services is conducting a program review and expansion analysis to develop options for a Territorial Midwife Program.
Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners working for the Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority will continue to deliver a full range of comprehensive prenatal, birthing and post-partum services.
May 10, 2011 - Premier, Floyd K. Roland will travel to Nuuk, Greenland this week to participate in the seventh Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council. The Council is the leading forum through which Canada advances its Arctic foreign policy and promotes Northern Canadian interests.
May 9, 2011- Motorists entering the Northwest Territories on Highway #1 are being greeted by a new welcome sign today.
“We are proud to have a colourful new welcome sign that was designed and manufactured in the NWT and creates a great first impression for visitors as they drive in to the territory,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod.
May 9, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is working closely with the Town of Norman Wells and Imperial Oil Limited (IOL) to monitor and address any impacts associated with the potential shutdown of Imperial Oil operations in Norman Wells.
May 9, 2011 - National Nursing Week May 9 to 15, 2011 celebrates the quality health care services nurses provide in the Northwest Territories and across Canada.
This years’ theme for celebrating nursing in Canada is Nursing - The Health of Our Nation. Together, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners provide health services to the residents of the NWT.
May 3, 2011 - Premier Roland today congratulates Hon. Stephen Harper and says he looks forward to building on the strong working relationship that the Government of the Northwest Territories has fostered with the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada.
