2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that coincides with Orange Shirt Day.  A Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to recognize the tragic legacy of residential schools, the children who went missing, the families left behind, and the survivors of these institutions. The Commission wants to help raise … Read more

THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS CULTURES

Today is National Indigenous People’s Day where everyone can learn about the history, cultures, and resilience of Indigenous People. Here in the Northwest Territories, on the traditional lands of First Nations, Inuit and Metis People we come together to acknowledge the past, continue to repair relationships, and look toward a peaceful and respectful future for … Read more

Request for Proposal

The NWT Human Rights Commission is requesting proposals from qualified proponents for the conduct of an original research project. Bids will be received prior to July 13, 2023 03:00 PM MDT Visit the Government of the Northwest Territories’ contract event opportunities website for more information or to make a bid.

Call to Recognize Asian Canadians

The NWT Human Rights Commission calls on Northerners to recognize the sacrifices and contributions that Asian Canadians have made for and in our communities. Asian history is rich and also painful within Canada. Asian Canadians helped build this country with the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1800s. And the horror of Japanese … Read more