WELCOME
The NWT Seniors Society is an advocacy organization that works towards quality of life for all NWT Seniors. The Society is made up of member organizations representing the interests of seniors and elders throughout the NWT. The Board of Directors, who must be 60 years of age or over, consists of representatives from various regions of the NWT appointed by their community.
Membership
The NWT Seniors’ Society works for its members. There are currently approximately 300 members across the NWT.
There are many advantages to being a member of the society. You will be able to influence what issues the organization advocates for, elect the Board of Directors, or become a board member.
If you are interested in becoming a member please fill out the form on this page or email admin@seniorsnwt.ca and we will send you a form.
What's New
Updated NWT Seniors' Society Constitution
The NWT Seniors' Society was approved at the Annual General Meeting on November 5, 2024. The updated constitution includes a new Mandate and Vision as well as rules for the Board of Directors. Double click on the PDF button beside this section for the full constitution.
Train the Trainer Elder Abuse Workshop
The NWT Seniors' Society offers a three-day Train the Trainer Workshop that includes facilitation skills, expert knowledge on elder abuse, and prevention of elder abuse. Indigenous governments, non-government organizations, and seniors' organizations who are interested should contact the Executive Director at ed@seniorsnwt.ca.
Board of Directors 2024 -2025
President Pat Burnstad Hay River
Past President Don Webb Fort Smith
Vice President Martina Norwegian Fort Simpson
Secretary/Treasurer Lynda Koe Yellowknife
Director Terry Hawkins Yellowknife
Director Robert Steiner Fort Resolution
Director Mieke Cameron Yellowknife
Director Betty Tetso Deline
If you would like to be a member of the Board of Directors, you must first sign up to be a member of the NWT Seniors' Society. You can fill in the membership form above.
Once that is done you can fill in the attached Board Nomination Form and send it to ed@seniorsnwt.ca. Click on the PDF button below for the nomination form.
Programs/Events
Seniors’ Information Line 1.800.661.0878
Monday – Friday during working hours.
Click the ‘Call Now’ button to call, from your cellphone. (Not accessible via the computer).
Address
NWT Seniors’ Society 1Suite 107, 5112 52 St.
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1L2
Contact
Karen Willy
Executive Director
Local Phone: 867-920-7444
Cell: 867-444-7444
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-661-0878 Fax: 867-920-7601 ed@seniorsnwt.ca