This year the NWT Human Rights Commission launched the Gail Cyr Memorial Award for Gender Equality. This award is a way to recognize Gail’s dedication to equality human rights and Indigenous representation. Her experiences as a Sixties Scoop survivor and her work establishing the Native Court Workers’ Program made her a passionate advocate who championed … Read more
September 30 is a day to remember the children who were taken from their families and communities and sent to residential schools. It is also a day to listen to survivors and think about what reconciliation should mean for people living in the Northwest Territories today. Eleven years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released … Read more
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