Yellowknife (April 13, 2023) – Youth Parliament begins April 17 concluding with a Model Session broadcast live on April 20 at 1:30pm.
Nineteen students from across the territory have been selected to participate in the Speaker’s Youth Parliament of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. This week-long educational program is a leadership development opportunity for northern youth to learn about the legislative assembly and consensus government in the NWT. The students will assume the role of their MLA, practice public speaking, research community concerns, and meet peers from other schools.
Media and members of the public are invited to support the students and watch the proceedings from the public gallery, live on the LATV network, or online via the Assembly’s website, Facebook, YouTube or Twitter pages.
There will be a break at approximately 3:00pm where media are welcome to speak to the students in the Great Hall.
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Public Affairs and Communications
Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly