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Canada: Status of Women Council announces new president, executive director

Source: Cabin Radio

The Status of Women Council of the NWT, leaderless for almost a year, says it now has a new president and a fresh executive director.

The council, an arm’s-length creation of the NWT government, has a mandate to advocate on behalf of women and provide feedback on territorial policies and legislation.

Former executive director Louise Elder departed in 2022, a period in which the organization’s activities slowed considerably. For some of that year, despite receiving ongoing funding, the Status of Women Council appeared to have no staff.

Click here to read the full article published by Cabin Radio on 27 June 2023.

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The Status of Women Council of the NWT, leaderless for almost a year, says it now has a new president and a fresh executive director.

The council, an arm’s-length creation of the NWT government, has a mandate to advocate on behalf of women and provide feedback on territorial policies and legislation.

Former executive director Louise Elder departed in 2022, a period in which the organization’s activities slowed considerably. For some of that year, despite receiving ongoing funding, the Status of Women Council appeared to have no staff.

Click here to read the full article published by Cabin Radio on 27 June 2023.

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