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Vince McKay: Tsiigehtchic Hamlet Established
February 10, 2025 Check against delivery Drin Gwiinzii, Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the establishment of the Hamlet of Tsiigehtchic. The new Hamlet’s first Mayor and Council were sworn in on January 15, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the community of Tsiigehtchic and for the Northwest Territories. Tsiigehtchic is a community with a […]
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Read MorePremier responds to federal Conservatives’ platform
February 10, 2025 Premier P.J. Akeeagok today issued the following statement regarding Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s party platform proposals: “This morning, I learned about Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s Arctic platform including a pledge to build a military base in Canada’s Arctic. While I’m heartened to see political attention on the Arctic, I want to remind […]
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Read MoreMinisterial Activities Advisory for the week of February 11-17, 2025
February 10, 2025 Ministerial Travel Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 10, 2025. Premier Simpson will be traveling to Washington, DC from February 11 to 14 to participate in the Council of Federation Team Canada Mission. Meetings and Appearances Please note that […]
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Read More1st female chief of Teslin Tlingit Council in Yukon looks to move forward in ‘unity’ – CBC
Feb 09, 2025 Bosely says she’s ‘deeply honoured and privileged to have had the support of the citizens’ The Teslin Tlingit Council in the Yukon has elected a female chief for the first time ever — though it’s not the first time Elizabeth Bosely has won the vote there. An election was originally held in […]
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Read MoreUse of N.W.T. man’s Indigenous name in integrity commissioner complaint an ‘invasion’ – CBC
Feb 06, 2025 Broadcaster surprised to find his name on dismissed complaints against two MLAs A prominent N.W.T. broadcaster says he was surprised to find his reclaimed Indigenous name attached to three recent complaints against MLAs. The N.W.T. integrity commissioner dismissed complaints made by Daniel Richards against N.W.T. MLAs Shane Thompson and Caroline Wawzonek. Richards used […]
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Read MoreWhat’s happening with the $47.8B child welfare settlement? – Cabin Radio
February 6, 2025 As Canada moves forward on a child welfare reform settlement with just Ontario First Nations, what does that mean for the Northwest Territories? At a special assembly in October 2024, chiefs from across Canada voted against a draft $47.8-billion settlement agreement regarding long-term reform of the federal First Nations Child and Family […]
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Read MoreWorking with Indigenous leaders ‘a cornerstone’ of 20th Assembly – CKLB Radio
February 5, 2025 ‘Progress can only be achieved by working side by side … and ensuring their voices are central to the GNWT’s decision-making processes,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson In what he says will be an annual event, Premier R.J. Simpson stood in the Great Hall of the NWT Legislative Assembly late Tuesday afternoon and […]
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Read MorePremier’s Territorial Address Speech
February 4, 2025 Check against delivery Good afternoon, and thank you for attending the first Premier’s Territorial Address. This 20th Legislative Assembly is just over a year old, and in that time, we’ve seen triumphs and tragedies, new opportunities, and familiar challenges. Political shifts at home and abroad are forcing us to reassess long-held assumptions […]
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Read More20th Assembly holds its first Premier’s Territorial Address
February 4, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the first Premier’s Territorial Address. The Address provided a formal opportunity for the Premier and Ministers to share updates on the GNWT’s progress toward its Mandate, reflect on the previous year, and speak to the government’s vision and priorities for the […]
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Read MoreDene Nation Concerned over Impacts from Tariffs on Canadian Goods
February 4, 2025 The Dene Nation stands united in its strong opposition to the recent announcement of a 25% tariff imposed by the United States on Canadian goods. This unilateral decision not only threatens the economic stability of Dene communities but aggravates existing disparities faced by First Nations throughout Canada. The imposition of these tariffs […]
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