Working with Indigenous leaders ‘a cornerstone’ of 20th Assembly – CKLB Radio

February 5, 2025

‘Progress can only be achieved by working side by side … and ensuring their voices are central to the GNWT’s decision-making processes,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson

In what he says will be an annual event, Premier R.J. Simpson stood in the Great Hall of the NWT Legislative Assembly late Tuesday afternoon and delivered a narrative on the accomplishments and challenges of the first year of his government.

Simpson spent some time detailing the efforts made by the GNWT to be “true partners” with Indigenous governments, since the 20th Assembly was elected in the fall of 2023.

“I have been extremely honoured and humbled by the openness Indigenous leaders have shown in working collaboratively with our government,” he told an invited audience of politicians, GNWT employees, media and a camera live-streaming the event on social media.