Welcome the 19th Assembly, where a record number of female candidates are elected in the Northwest Territories! Also the only female Premiere across Canada. Dear: 19th Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Congratulations on making history! While amazing to see this change, here, in our tiny isolated post, a place often forgotten by the rest of our country. And those who do see us, view us anything but progressive yet, here we are. Of the nineteen seats available in the Northwest Territories’ Legislative Assembly, nine of them were hard won by female candidates. More amazing to find that these women have also become Premiere (the only female premiere in Canada and the second in NWT history) and cabinet members. Of these eight positions, only two are held by men. This is without a doubt–history. But this is where the easy part of this history ends. As I’m sure you’re aware, the local media outlets have noted this achievement in headlines and sound bites. I’m sure you’re also aware that glorifying your positions in our legislative assembly based on your gender has ended. The entire territory and possibly some of Canada are now watching to see how you’ll really make history. It […]

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