YELLOWKNIFE (October 8, 2014) – Members of the Executive Councils of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the 17^th Legislative Assembly met yesterday as agreed to in the Northwest Territory Métis Nation – GNWT Memorandum of Understanding.

Areas of discussion included:

•  human resources and economic development opportunities for Northwest Territory Métis communities and members, particularly as the result of devolution, related to housing development and power generation;
• the importance of talking about family violence as governments, and in communities, and recognition of Family Violence Week;
• concerns around the taxation of traditional use cabins;
• plans towards the upgrading of highways 5 and 6;
• the importance of early childhood education and ensuring children have a good start in pursuing lifelong education; and
• improving health and social services care through integration of health and social services delivery.

For more information:

Brenda Norris
Media Liaison
Office of the Premier/Cabinet
Government of the Northwest Territories
867-669-2302

Earl Jacobson
Executive Director
Northwest Territory Metis Nation
Cell: 867-621-0616
Phone: 867-872-2770
Email: execassist.nwtmn@northwestel.net