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"Many of the challenges Northerners face, from loss of language, culture and family connection, to addictions and further abuses, stem from the difficult personal and family situations created by the residential school system in our communities."Premier Floyd Roland - Statement about Residential School Apology
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Premier Roland welcomes McCrank report
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- Friday, July 18, 2008
Premier Roland today acknowledged the release of the report by Mr. Neil McCrank, the federal Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development’s Special Representative for the Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative.
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Canada and NWT Partner to Improve Water Infrastructure
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- Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Today the Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories (NWT) announced funding to upgrade water treatment and sewage projects in Hay River, Fort Simpson and Fort Smith, NWT.
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A Stronger North and a Better Canada
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- Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Premiers from the three territories met today in Yellowknife to discuss issues relevant to Northern people, the Northern environment, and Northern economies.
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Premier Roland Announces Cabinet Shuffle
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- Monday, June 30, 2008
Northwest Territories (NWT) Premier Floyd Roland announced new Cabinet portfolio assignments today as well as changes to some Deputy Ministers’ responsibilities.
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Tsiigehtchic Steppe Bison Discovery Update
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- Friday, June 27, 2008
In September of 2007, Tsiigehtchic resident Shane Van Loon discovered animal remains unlike any he had seen before eroding from the side of a hill beside the Arctic Red River.
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NWT Water Strategy Framework
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- Thursday, June 19, 2008
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) in collaboration with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) NWT Regional office, is seeking input into the development of a Northwest Territories (NWT) Water Resources Management Strategy to address the current and potential challenges to water resources management in the NWT.
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NWT Deputy Minister of Justice Appointed to the Supreme Court of the NWT
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- Thursday, June 19, 2008
The Northwest Territories Deputy Minister of Justice, Donald Cooper, has resigned his position with the government. Mr. Cooper has been appointed by the federal government as a judge of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories.
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"Building Canada" Funding Passes First Milestone in Northwest Territories
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- Thursday, June 19, 2008
Today, the governments of Canada and Northwest Territories have signed the Provincial-Territorial (PT) Base Funding Agreement under the Building Canada infrastructure plan. The Agreement was announced by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Michael McLeod, Minister of Public Works and Services, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, and Minister Responsible for Youth for the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Deh Cho Bridge Information Available on Transportation Website
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- Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Members of the public who are interested in viewing documents related to the Deh Cho Bridge, as well as updates on the construction of the Deh Cho Bridge, can visit the department's website at www.dot.gov.nt.ca. Posted documents related to the Deh Cho Bridge, including the Concession Agreement and Schedules, can be found on the Deh Cho Bridge page under the Travel tab at the top of the Home page.
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Premier Roland Responds to the Federal Residential School Apology
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- Wednesday, June 11, 2008
This afternoon in the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories Premier Floyd Roland responded to Prime Minister Harper’s apology to the survivors of residential schools.
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