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NWT Human Rights Commission The NWT Human Rights Commission promotes respect for and observance of our equality human rights. Discrimination happens when:

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The NWT Human Rights Act protects equality human rights by making discrimination illegal. Someone is denied opportunities and rights because of a personal characteristic (e.g.: race, s*x, disability, etc.)
2. Someone is treated negatively or harassed because of a personal characteristic

“Grounds of discrimination” are the personal characteristics referred to in the Act.

“Areas of discrimination” refer to the areas of our lives where we are protected from discrimination. These are employment, tenancy, public services, memberships in trade unions, and publications. The NWT Human Rights Act established 3 separate and independent entities:

1. The NWT Human Rights Commission works on preventing discrimination.

2. Office of the Director of Human Rights processes complaints that allege discrimination.

3. NWT Human Rights Adjudication Panel holds hearings into complaints that allege discrimination. For more information about the Commission, protected areas and protected grounds covered by the NWT Human Rights Act, please visit our website www.nwthumanrights.ca

HAY RIVER! What you doing this afternoon?? Go have some fun with sign language with ASL interpreter Sarah Tomkins!Today,...
10/23/2026

HAY RIVER! What you doing this afternoon??
Go have some fun with sign language with ASL interpreter Sarah Tomkins!
Today, Friday October 23, 3:30-4:30 at Mary Kaeser Library.
It's free! Everyone welcome. Children 8 and younger must attend with a caregiver.

Neil Squire's AT HelpDesk / Centre de dépannage TA team reviews Revibe, a wearable device designed to help individuals i...
10/22/2026

Neil Squire's AT HelpDesk / Centre de dépannage TA team reviews Revibe, a wearable device designed to help individuals improve focus, attention, and self regulation through personalized reminders and feedback.
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Revibe: A Wearable to Support Focus and Executive Functioning Posted on October 16, 2026 by AT HelpDesk in Adaptive Technology, Android, Author: Seaver Stafford, Executive Functioning, iOS, Productivity For many students, staying focused, getting started on assignments, remembering instructions, and...

10/21/2026

The United Way NWT’s Community Investment Fund is now open for applications! Registered nonprofits and charities across the NWT are invited to apply for one-year and multi-year grants to address pressing needs in their communities.
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10/20/2026

Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis student in post-secondary education or the trades? You could be eligible for scholarships, bursaries, and awards through Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program.

One application connects you with multiple funding opportunities—and this funding doesn’t need to be repaid.

📅 Apply by November 1!

Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.

Applications are accepted continuously from May 1st through February 1st; however, consideration dates are August 1st, November 1st and February 1st. The earlier you apply, the more funding opportunities you may be considered for.

10/20/2026

Behind every great partnership is a shared commitment to creating opportunities ⭐

We’re proud to highlight NWT Human Rights Commission a valued partner in our efforts to support mentorship, workplace inclusion, and professional development.

Partnerships like this help bring people and possibilities together.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
10/16/2026

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

HAY RIVER is hosting a Seniors Movie Matinee is this Saturday!For ages 55+Rabbit-Proof FenceSaturday, October 17Free adm...
10/16/2026

HAY RIVER is hosting a Seniors Movie Matinee is this Saturday!
For ages 55+
Rabbit-Proof Fence
Saturday, October 17
Free admission + free medium combo with registration (deadline: October 16th at 1:00pm). Any drop-ins are responsible for their own snacks.
Doors open at 1:00pm, movie starts at 1:30pm

It's LIGHT UP Night in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Our windows are lit up in purp...
10/15/2026

It's LIGHT UP Night in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Our windows are lit up in purple to show our support for hiring employees with disabilities. We've partnered with CDÉTNO and MentorAbility NWT to host information sessions for participants if they are interested in learning more about the kind of work the Commission does. You can show your support by joining MentorAbility NWT as a sponsor, light up your windows in purple tonight, and encourage your MLA to designate October National Disability Employment Awareness Month for the NWT.

FREE Youth Beading Workshop SATURDAY Oct 17 in Norman Wells.Visit the Norman Wells Library between 2-5pm. Everything is ...
10/15/2026

FREE Youth Beading Workshop SATURDAY Oct 17 in Norman Wells.
Visit the Norman Wells Library between 2-5pm. Everything is provided, even food!
Email [email protected] for more info or to register

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Yellowknife, NT
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