Reconciliation

Indigenous leadership snubbed at Western Premiers’ reception, says Dene Nation

But at the actual conference, Indigenous concerns were kept at the forefront by all of the premiers, says NWT Premier R.J. Simpson


The Dene Nation wants an apology as it says Indigenous leadership was excluded from recognition protocols at the opening reception of the Western Premiers’ Conference. Dene National Chief George Mackenzie stated the snub, “speaks volumes about the current state of relationship between the GNWT and Indigenous peoples.” In a statement…

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First day at work for Indigenous Employment Policy is April 1

GNWT holds online information session Tuesday for employees' questions, as Affirmative Action Policy set to be replaced


A virtual town hall will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, to provide GNWT employees with an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the proposed Indigenous Employment Policy, slated to be implemented on April 1. The Standing Committee on Government Operations is taking input and comments on the…