World Older Adult Abuse Awareness Day

This Occurs on June 15th, 2011

Community Outreach Workshops

The NWT Seniors' Society has recently completed workshops in Hay River, Enterprise and Katlodeeche First Nation.

June 2011 Information Highway

June 15, 2011; 9:00am – 3:00pm in the Greenstone Building Lobby on Franklin Avenue, Yellowknife.

Drums of Hearing North of 60

Canadian Hard of Hearing National Conference – June 16 to 18, 2011Yellowknife NT

Seniors 55+ Friendship Games

Held on June 17, 18 & 19, 2011, Fort Smith NT.

Older Adult Abuse Awareness Week 2011

June 12 -18, 2011 is NWT Elder Abuse Awareness Week. The Society has prepared a package of materials for this important week long event.

Update on Building Networks Project

Phases I and II of the Building Networks Project are now complete. The reports from both phases are now posted on this website. 

"A Senior Moment"

Recommended reading for Seniors across the Northwest Territories

Board of Directors Meeting

A NWT Seniors' Society Board of Directors Meeting is being held in May

We Respect Our Elders

A new calendar of elders in Fort Resolution and Lutsel K'e

2009-2010 Annual Report

The 2009 - 2010 annual report has been released


"Seniors Helping Seniors"

Seniors' Information Line

If you would like to speak to someone about a problem or if you need help with pensions, housing, homecare or other programs and services please call 867-920-7444 or toll free 1-800-661-0878 during working hours or leave a message.

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Seniors and Elders Deserve Respect

Don’t put up with abuse Contact 1-866-223-7775 for 24 hour support or call your local RCMP if you need immediate assistance.

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Building Networks to Prevent Abuse of Older Adults

Addressing the abuse of older adults or elder abuse is a major strategic priority for the NWT Seniors’ Society.

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