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Advocates call for change as Indigenous employment in N.W.T. gov't hits record low

The article from MSN discusses the concerning drop in Indigenous employment within the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) government, which has reached a record low of 13.9% in 2023, down from 17.5% in 2022. This decline has sparked calls for change from advocates who argue that the government needs to do more to support and integrate Indigenous workers. The N.W.T. government has acknowledged the issue, attributing the decrease partly to the impact of the global health crisis, which led to a hiring freeze and reduced opportunities for Indigenous employment. Despite these challenges, there is a push for implementing affirmative action policies, enhancing training programs, and creating more inclusive hiring practices to address the systemic barriers faced by Indigenous people in accessing government jobs. The article highlights the broader implications of this trend on reconciliation efforts and the need for immediate action to reverse the decline.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/advocates-call-for-change-as-indigenous-employment-in-n-w-t-gov-t-hits-record-low/ar-AA1vRpyR ]