A reminder that the nomination deadline for the Kristine McLeod Emerging Indigenous Leader Award is March 31. The award recognizes young Indigenous NWT residents who demonstrate exceptional initiative and commitment to the principles of public service within community, territorial, federal, or Indigenous government. Who is a good candidate? The GNWT…
Janessa Elanik is humble when asked why she thinks she’s a leader in her community. “There’s not a lot of people in my family or in the communities up north who really pursue what they want to do, or their passions,” she says. “Going out and doing that, and being…
The Maclean’s Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to a former leader from the Northwest Territories. Former NWT MP Ethel Blondin-Andrew was given the honour at last evenings, “Welcome to the Hill” event sponsored by MacLean’s. Blondin-Andrew was the first Indigenous woman elected to Parliament 30 years ago. “I…