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Policy/Program Name
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NWT Seniors Society
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Jurisdiction
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Northwest Territories
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Agency Responsible for the Policy/Program
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Department of Health and Social Services
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Benefits and Services
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The NWT Seniors Society represents the best interest and
concerns of seniors in the NWT to the Minister Responsible for Seniors.
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Contact Information
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Barb Hood
Executive Director
NWT Seniors' Society
#3, 5710-50th Avenue
Yellowknife, Northwest
Territories
X1A 1E9
Phone: (867)
873-7444
Fax:
(867)873-4318
Email: seniors@tamarack.nt.ca
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Year the Policy/Program was Implemented
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1995
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Brief Description of the Policy Issue
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Seniors require representation on various issues to the
Minister Responsible for Seniors. The seniors of the NWT require respresentation on issues and concerns to the
Minister Responsible for Seniors and other Departments of the Government
of the Northwest Territories. The seniors
require input on current policy and programs that directly reflect services
to the seniors/elders.
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Expected Outcomes for the Policy/Program
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To work cooperatively with the Government of the Northwest
Territories, Department of Health and Social Services, to address the
needs and issues of the Senior/Elders of the Northwest Territories on an
ongoing Basis
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Target Group for this Policy/Program
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The NWT Seniors Society acts on behalf of all seniors within
the Northwest Territories. Seniors/elders
of the Northwest Territories
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Total Program Expenditures
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$21,612.00
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Brief description of any factors that readers should
consider
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The make-up of the NWT Seniors Society reflects the
interests of all aboriginal Seniors and non-aboriginal Seniors. The
Society consists of an Executive comprised of a President,
Vice-president, Secretary, plus representatives from the territorial
regions. The Society meets at least annually to discuss and evaluate all
seniors/elders programs and services.
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