Some delegates at the Dene National Assembly want the GNWT to "get out of housing." There were also calls for the Dene Nation to take over medical travel.
Politics
The NWT's nuclear deal with Alberta and Sask alarmed some residents. The premier says it keeps the NWT in the loop but doesn't mean nuclear plants are coming.
On day one of the Dene National Assembly, leaders set out what a meaningful partnership on major projects should look like. Water was another big topic.
The City of Yellowknife pushed back at suggestions that a major new water line could trigger development of Tin Can Hill, saying nothing of the sort is planned.
The NWT government is working toward setting up an arm's-length agency to help deliver the Mackenzie Valley Highway and potentially other major projects.
The Office of the Auditor General has begun a review of emergency management in the Northwest Territories. It's expected to report back next year.
