Office of the Women's Advisory

The Women’s Advisory Office provides a point of contact within the territorial government on issues of concern to women. We also provide advice and support to the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.

In its commitment to advance women’s equality issues, the Women’s Advisory Office plays a key role in major territorial and federal initiatives. These include the release of major reports on family violence and women’s equality as well as initiatives to encourage, promote and support the leadership of NWT women.

The Women’s Advisory administers a Grants and Contributions program that supports activities by non-government organizations and community governments to enhance the cultural, economic, political and social participation of women in society. This includes financial assistance to support special projects, which include events like workshops, conferences and publications.

The Minister Responsible for the Status of Women provides core funding for the Status of Women Council of the NWT and the Native Women’s Association of the Northwest Territories.

Violence Against Women in the NWT - A Way Forward is a snapshot of family violence in the NWT. This document describes the magnitude of the problem, what the GNWT has done, the partnership with the Coalition Against Family Violence and what the GNWT is doing in partnership to address the iissue in the NWT.

National Aboriginal Women's Summit

The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Native Women's Association of Canada will co-host the second National Aboriginal Women's Summit in Yellowknife from July 29-31, 2008. The Summit will bring together Aboriginal women and government officials from across Canada to discuss issues affecting Aboriginal women in Canada. Details on the Summit can be found on the Summit web site.