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he NWT Seniors’ Society is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1983 under the Societies Act of the NWT.
The Society provides information, acts as a resource and support for older adults across the NWT. The Society is the only voluntary agency representing the individual and collective interests of all older adults in the NWT.
The Society is also made up of member organizations representing the interests of older adults throughout the NWT. The Board of Directors, consists of representatives from various regions of the NWT and be appointed by their community.
The NWT Seniors’ Society provides:
- Toll Free Seniors’ Information Line (1 800 661 0878)
- Advice to governments and communities which supports and promotes policy development, programs and services to enhance the lives of older adults
- Community workshops on topics and issues which affect older adults
- Youth and Seniors Literacy projects to build intergenerational supports and enhance the strengths of both age groups at the community level
- An Annual General Meeting periodically held outside of Yellowknife, with a Seniors’ Information Highway and opportunities for older adults to talk with service providers and government departmental staff about issues which affect them.