“Urine or You’re Out: The Changing law on random drug testing and the alternatives” – Lancaster House Audio Conference
February 15, 2012
On March 14, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m, the Commission invites you to this Lancaster House audio conference. Click here for more information: “Urine or You’re Out” – March 14 audioconference This is a FREE event. To register, call the Commission: 1-888-669-5575 (toll free) or 669-5575 (Yellowknife).
“Human Rights at Work – Employer Workshop
February 15, 2012
The NWT Human Rights Commission is offering a full day workshop for employers on the topic of “Human Rights at Work.” Topics include: The duty to accommodate employees with disabilities, family obligations, religious beliefs and other needs. Workplace harassment: What it is and how to prevent it. This workshop is being offered in three locations: [...]
Commission releases 2010-2011 Annual Report
December 14, 2011
The Commission’s 2010-2011 Annual Report was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on December 8, 2011. The report outlines the Commission’s activities and provides statistics on the nature, number, and disposition of complaints during the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Annual Report 2010-2011
International Human Rights Day – December 10, 2011
December 5, 2011
December 10, 2011 is International Human Rights Day. The United Nations and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms promote an ideal world where all members of the human family live in dignity with equal rights. In the Northwest Territories, the NWT Human Rights Act protects your right to live free from discrimination because of [...]
Commission visits Deline and Norman Wells
December 5, 2011
The NWT Human Rights Commission visited Norman Wells and Deline from November 14 to 18, 2011, to promote awareness of the Commission and the NWT Human Rights Act. Activities included presentations to students at local schools and Aurora College community learning centres; a presentation to the Mayor and Council of the Town of Norman Wells; [...]
