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Now is not the time to replace N.W.T.’s affirmative action hiring policy, say some MLAs – CBC
Dec 20, 2024 ‘We told [the minister] to put a pause on it,’ said MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong The N.W.T. government’s new Indigenous Employment Policy is a step in the wrong direction, according to some MLAs, and they’re asking the government to rescind the policy before it comes into effect. On Tuesday, N.W.T. finance minister […]
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NWT launching new Indigenous Employment Policy – HRD America
Dec 19, 2024 The government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at fostering equity and inclusion within its public service. The new Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP) will replace the long-standing Affirmative Action Policy on March 31, 2025, marking a pivotal step in the territory’s reconciliation efforts. Set to take […]
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GNWT introduces Indigenous Employment Policy
December 16, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing the Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP) and will rescind the Affirmative Action Policy on March 31, 2025. The Indigenous Employment Policy which will come into effect on April 1, 2025 reflects the GNWT’s commitment to reconciliation by prioritizing the recruitment, retention, and career advancement […]
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Inquest jury recommends better policies, training at Whitehorse emergency shelter – CBC
Apr 26, 2024 Jury issues 8 recommendations at end of coroner’s inquest into deaths of 4 women at shelter in 2022 and 2023 The jury at a coroner’s inquest in Whitehorse has issued a list of recommendations aimed at developing better policies and training for staff at the Whitehorse emergency shelter. The inquest, which began […]
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QIA to Implement Updated Bereavement and Compassionate Travel Policy
Iqaluit, Nunavut –April 8. 2024 The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is pleased with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc’s (NTI) updated Compassionate and Bereavement Travel Policy that was passed at the March NTI Board of Directors meeting. The bereavement and compassionate travel program are designed to assist Qikiqtani Inuit visit another family member who is terminally ill and […]
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Updated defence policy could benefit North, Indigenous residents – CKLB Radio
April 8, 2024 The federal government says major new investments in Canada’s national defence will improve Arctic security and benefit northern residents. The policy update is called Our North, Strong and Free as the federal government is concerned over threats to Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic. That means increasing the Armed Forces presence in the […]
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GN revamps its harassment policy – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 12, 2024 Work to add informal conflict resolution is in early stages, follows deputy minister’s commitment to improve process The Government of Nunavut’s Respectful and Harassment-Free Workplace policy will get an overhaul. Nunatsiaq News spoke to Kristie Cronin, the GN’s deputy minister of human resources, to get an idea of what changes are coming. […]
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Shuttered Yukon mine is a canary for resource-dependent communities: Ken Coates and David Silar for Inside Policy
November 6, 2023 To the Selkirk First Nation the Minto Mine brought prosperity and hope As accountants scramble to find new owners for the Minto Mine in central Yukon, which abruptly shut down last spring, the closure continues to cost the territorial government millions of dollars for water treatment and environmental protection. It is also […]
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Inuit Nunangat Policy
This Inuit Nunangat Policy applies to all federal departments and agencies, guiding them in the design, development and delivery of all new or renewed federal policies, programs, services, and initiatives that apply in Inuit Nunangat and/or benefit Inuit, including programs of general application, and to support Inuit self-determination. The purpose of this Policy is to […]
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Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy fully implemented
04/10/2021 Today, the Government of Yukon implemented the third and final phase of the Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy. Measures that recently came into effect include: bid value reductions; and the verification process for the Yukon First Nations business registry, which will now be managed by the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce. This final […]
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