Province to boost Indigenous representation in new employment plan – Human Resources Director
16 Nov 2022
The government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) has rolled out an action plan to boost Indigenous representation in the public sector. The Indigenous Employment Plan (IEP) outlines short-, medium-, and long-term goals, as well as specific actions that agencies and departments in the territory are expected to execute to increase, develop, and retain Indigenous employees. The plan focuses on:
- addressing bias, racism, and discrimination throughout the staffing process to improve cultural competency in the public service
- encouraging and supporting Indigenous people to join and stay with the public service by fostering culturally inclusive workplaces
- improving retention of Indigenous employees through professional development and career progression
