When we talk about accessibility, most people think about ramps, elevators, or automatic doors. Those things matter, but they are only part of the picture. True accessibility is about making sure everyone can participate, learn, and belong. In our schools, that means looking beyond physical barriers and recognizing that all students should be able to … Read more
Summer is often celebrated as the season of freedom. It’s a great time to get outside, travel, explore nature, attend festivals, gather around campfires, and enjoy lakes, parks, trails, and community events. Yet for many people with disabilities, summer is also a season of exclusion. While others head to the beach, paddle across a lake, … Read more
June is National Indigenous History Month. It is a time to celebrate Indigenous cultures, languages, and achievements. It is also a time to think about the future and here in the Northwest Territories, that future is young. The Northwest Territories has one of the youngest populations in Canada, with an average age of 37.3 years. … Read more
The NWT Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce the Łutsël K’é Co-operative as the winner of the 2026 Accessibility Award. The Coop has automatic doors, a wheelchair ramp and will have an accessible parking spot next to it once the parking lot is completed. Inside, the store has consciously lowered the height of products … Read more