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Premier visits Canada's Northern House at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games
Premier Roland visited Canada's Northern House in Vancouver to mark the start of the Olympic Games, and again on February 19th in honour of NWT Day.

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Premier meets with anti-poverty group in Yellowknife
On February 10th, Premier Roland accepted a package of reports on poverty in the Northwest Territories, and vowed to continue to work to combat the issue.

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Joint Announcement of Funding for a Mackenzie Valley Highway feasibility study
On January 29th, Premier Roland joined federal Minister Chuck Strahl and territorial Minister Michael McLeod to jointly announce funding for a feasibility study

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Premier Roland attends the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark
Premier Roland joined world leaders for the COP15 conference in mid-December, 2009

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Premier Roland attends Regional Aboriginal Leaders Meeting and Northern Leadership Forum in Dettah

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Premier Roland attends Olympic Torch Relay ceremony in Yellowknife
Premier Roland attended the Olympic Torch Relay as it passed through Yellowknife on November 5th, 2009

Premier Roland meets with Japanese Consul General
Premier Roland met with Consul General Yasuo Minemura of Japan at the Legislative Assembly on November 4th, 2009.

Premier Roland attends Aboriginal Sports Circle meeting
Premier Roland spoke to the Aboriginal Sports Circle in Yellowknife on September 24th.

Premier Roland attends the Canada Summer Games
Premier Roland attended the 2009 Canada Summer Games in Prince Edward Island from August 14th to 17th with Minister Robert C. McLeod and MLA Dave Ramsay.

Premier Roland attends the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Conference
Premier Roland, Minister Bob McLeod, MLA Dave Ramsay attended the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Meeting from July 12th to July 16th, 2009.

Premier Roland attends NWTAC 43rd Annual General Meeting
Premier Roland attended the Northwest Territories Association of Communities 43rd Annual General Meeting from May 21st to May 24th, 2009.

Premier Roland attends Arctic Council Meeting in Tromsø
Premier Roland attended the Melting Ice Conference hosted by Al Gore and the Meeting of the Arctic Council in Tromsø, Norway on April 28th and 29th, 2009.

Premier Roland speaks at the announcement of the NWT's involvement in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics
On April 2nd, Premier Floyd K. Roland attended the NWT Contributing Territory Announcement in Inuvik. Premier Roland spoke about the important once-in-a-generation opportunities created by the NWT's involvement in the Vanouver 2010 Olympics, the first time the Olympics have been hosted by a Canadian city since the Calgary Winter Olympics over 20 years ago.

Premier Roland speaks to Yellowknife Cadets and Visiting Navy Cadets
On March 27th 2009, Premier Roland welcomed the Sydney, British Columbia Navy Cadets to the Northwest Territories, where they were accompanied by the Yellowknife Army Cadets in a cultural exchange.

Premier Roland and Speaker Delorey play fundraising hockey tournament
Premier Floyd Roland, RCMP Corporal Mike Carter, Austin Larocque, and Speaker Paul Delorey brought the three branches of government together in a pond hockey team.

Premier Roland Meets with MP Dennis Bevington
On March 18th 2009, Premier Floyd Roland met with Western Arctic Member of Parliament Dennis Bevington.

Premier Roland Meets with Jeanine Halbesma of the CFIB
On February 25th 2009, Premier Floyd Roland met with Jeanine Halbesma of the Canadian Federation of Independant Business.

Premier Roland Meets with Senator Nick Sibbeston
On February 18th 2009, Premier Floyd Roland met with Senator Nick Sibbeston in Yellowknife.

Premier Roland Attends Beaufort Delta Leaders' Meeting
On January 28th 2009, Premier Floyd Roland attended the Beaufort Delta Leaders' Meeting in Inuvik.

Premier Roland Attends Long Service Awards in Inuvik
On January 27th 2009, Premier Floyd Roland attended the GNWT Long Service Awards in Inuvik.

Premier Roland Meets with Northern Premiers
On January 16th 2009, the three Northern Premiers met for the first time since Premier Eva Aariak's appointment as Premier of Nunavut.

Premier Roland Attends a Council of the Federation Meeting in Ottawa
On January 16th 2009, Premier Floyd Roland attended a Council of the Federation meeting in Ottawa prior to the First Minister's Meeting.

Premier Roland Meets with George Chayka
On December 10th 2008, Premier Floyd Roland, Minister Robert C. McLeod, and Minister Jackson Lafferty met with George Chayka, Vice President of Business for the BC Lions Football Club.

Premier Roland Visits Communities in the Nahendeh
On December 1st - 3rd 2008, Premier Floyd Roland, Deputy Premier Michael Miltenberger and MLA Kevin Menicoche attended community and leaderships meetings throughout the riding of Nahendeh.

Premier Roland Attends PNWER Conference in Whistler
Premier Floyd Roland spoke to an audience at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region conference in Whistler British Columbia, November 20, 2008.

Premier Roland Attends Geoscience Forum in Yellowknife
On November 18, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland spoke at the Geoscience Forum in Yellowknife.

Premier Attends Inuit Leaders' Summit on Arctic Sovereignty
On November 6th and 7th Premier Roland attended the Inuit Leaders' Summit on Arctic Sovereignty in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik put on by the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.

Premier Roland Meets with Pages from Inuvik Boot Lake
On October 23, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland met with Inuvik Boot Lake pages, Caroline Kaufman and Allison Baetz.

Premier meets with Norman Wells Mayor Peter Guther and council member Ed Sheppard
On October 16, 2008 Premier Floyd Roland met with Norman Wells Mayor Peter Guther and council member Ed Sheppard.

Premier Roland attends Annual Northern Aboriginal Business Association Conference
On October 15, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland attended the Northern Aboriginal Business Association Conference at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife.

Robert C. McLeod Sworn in as Member of Executive Council
On October 7, 2008, Robert C. McLeod was sworn into office as a Member of Executive Council.

Northwest Territories and Alberta Renew Cooperation Agreement
On September 12, 2008, NWT Premier Floyd K. Roland met with Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach to renew the cooperation agreement between the Northwest Territories and Alberta.

Prime Minister visits Northwest Territories - Part 2
Premier Floyd K. Roland met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Federal Government Cabinet Ministers in Inuvik, August 28, 2008.

Prime Minister visits Northwest Territories
On August 26, 2008, Premier Floyd K. Roland met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Inuvik.

Premier Roland Meets with Peter McKay, Steven Fletcher, and Walter Natynczyk
On August 18, 2008, Premier Floyd K. Roland met with Peter McKay, Minister of National Defense, Steven Fletcher, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Health, and Walter Natynczyk, Chief of Defense Staff for the Canadian Forces.

Premier Roland Meets with Youth Ambassadors
On July 30, 2008 Premier Floyd Roland met with youth ambassadors that will represent the Northwest Territories at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games.

Journey for Change Sisters in Spirit Walk
On July 27, 2008 Premier Floyd Roland participated in the Journey for Change Sisters in Spirit Walk. The walk was an an awareness-raising event about addressing violence against Aboriginal women.

National Aboriginal Women's Summit
July 29-31 the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Native Women's Association of Canada co-hosted with the second annual National Aboriginal Women's Summit in Yellowknife, NT.

Snap Lake Diamond Mine Official Opening
Premier Floyd K. Roland attended the official opening of Debeer's Snap Lake Diamond Mine, July 25, 2008.

Council of the Federation Meeting in Quebec City
Premier Roland met with Premiers at the Council of the Federation meeting in Quebec City July 16-18.

Official Opening of RCMP Detachment in Sachs Harbour
The Sachs Harbour RCMP detachment was officially opened July 10, 2008. In attendance for the GNWT were Premier Floyd Roland, Justice Minister Jackson Lafferty, Nunakput MLA Jackie Jacobson and former Justice Minister Brendan Bell.

Premier Floyd Roland visits Diavik Diamond Mine
On July 9, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland, Deputy Premier Michael Miltenberger and CEO of the Workers Safety and Compensations Commission Anne Clark visited Diavik Diamond Mine to present the John T Ryan Safety Award.

Premier attends the Aboriginal Leaders Meeting and Dene Assembly
Premier Floyd Roland, Deputy Premier Michael Miltenberger and Minister Bob McLeod attended the Aboriginal Leaders Meeting and Dene Assembly, July 8th and 9th, 2008.

Premier attends 2008 Dehcho Annual Assembly
On June 23, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland attended the Dehcho Annual Assembly in Kakisa, Northwest Territories.

Premier Floyd Roland meets with Pages
Premier Floyd Roland meets with Karlie Robert and Michael Fehr, Legislative Assembly pages from Inuvik Boot Lake.

2008 Premier's Awards
On June 12, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland honoured employees who show excellence, innovation and dedication in their work.

Premier attends Western Premier's Conference
Premier Floyd Roland attended the Western Premier's Conference in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on May 28, 2008.

Premier delivers 16th Assembly Budget Address
On May 22, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland delivered the 16th Assembly Budget Address to the Legislative Assembly.

Premier runs with the OneXOne Canada Team
Premier Floyd Roland met with Ray Zahab and the OneXOne Canada team, on May 20, 2008.

Premier and Minister meet Arctic Sports One-Foot High Kick Athletes
On March 13, 2008, Premier Roland and Minister Lafferty met Arctic Winter Games once-foot high kick athletes.

Premier presents metals to AWG Arctic Sports Athletes
On March 11, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland presented Arctic Winter Games athletes with metals.

Premier attends Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Prime Minister
On March 10, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland attended a Chamber of Commerce luncheon and met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Premier attends Arctic Gas Symposium
On March 5, 2008 Premier Floyd Roland attended the 8th Annual Arctic Gas Symposium in Calgary.

Premier speaks at Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce
On February 29, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland spoke at the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce.

Premier meets with Alberta Rotary Exchange Students
On February 28, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland and MLA Robert Hawkins, met with students from Alberta taking part in the 25th Rotary Northern Experience exchange program.

Premier attends Aboriginal Leader's meeting
Premier Floyd Roland and Deputy Premier Michael Miltenberger met with regional Aboriginal leaders in Inuvik on February 26, 2008.

Premier Roland attends Hay River Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards Dinner
On February 22, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland attended the Hay River Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards Dinner.

Premier Roland speaks at Aboriginal Law Conference
On February 21, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland spoke to the Canadian Bar Association’s National Aboriginal Law Section about the consultation framework process in the Northwest Territories.

Premier meets with Ontario Political Science Students
Premier Floyd Roland spoke with Ontario Political Science Student interns about consensus government on February 15, 2008.

Premier Floyd Roland speaks at Yellowknife Rotary Club
On February 14, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland spoke to the Rotary Club of Yellowknife.

Premier Roland and Minister Lee meet with Dr. Day, President of the CMA
Premier Floyd Roland, and Sandy Lee, Minister of Health and Social Services, met with Dr. Brian Day, President of the Canadian Medical Association, on February 7, 2008.

Premier Floyd Roland Delivers Sessional Statement
On February 6, 2008, Premier Floyd Roland delivered his sessional statement to the Legislative assembly.

Northern Premiers Meet in Vancouver
On January 28, 2008 Premier Floyd Roland met with Northern Premiers Dennis Fentie and Paul Okalik at the Premiers' Climate Change conference in Vancouver.

Premier Floyd Roland Meets with Native Women's Association of Canada President
Premier Floyd Roland met with Beverley Jacobs, President of the Native Women's Association of Canada in Ottawa, January 11, 2008.

Premier Floyd Roland Attends First Minister's Meeting
On January 10, 2008 Premier Floyd Roland traveled to attend the First Ministers' Meeting in Ottawa.

Here Premier Roland meets with Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik.

Premier Floyd Roland Attends Book Launch
Premier Floyd Roland launched a new book titled Challenge, Change and Commitment, Reflections on 40 Years of the Government of the Northwest Territories on December 20, 2007.

Premier Floyd Roland and Minister Bob McLeod Help Polish Diamonds
On December 18, 2007, Premier Roland and Minister McLeod visited Arslanian Cutting Works to participate in polishing Northwest Territories' 100,000th diamond.

Premier Floyd Roland Meets with NWTAC Board of Directors
On November 30, 2007, Premier Roland met with the Northwest Territories Association of Communities board of directors.

Premier Floyd Roland's New Executive Assistant
Premier Roland welcomed his new Executive Assistant, Bobbie-Jo Greenland, to the Legislative Assembly. Bobbie-Jo will join the Premier's staff on January 7th.

Chinese Delegates visit the Northwest Territories
Premier Floyd Roland and Deputy Premier Michael Miltenberger met with a group of delegates from China, November 7, 2007

Premier Floyd Roland attends the Territorial Family Violence Conference
On November 7, 2007, Premier Floyd Roland spoke at the Territorial Family Violence Conference.

Federal Minister Chuck Strahl Visits Northwest Territories
Premier Floyd Roland and Minister Michael McLeod met with the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, November 6, 2007.

Arctic Winter Games Reception
Premier Floyd Roland met with people across the Northwest Territories at the Arctic Winter Games Banquet, October 18, 2007.

Aboriginal Sports Circle Awards Dinner
Premier Floyd Roland addressed the Aboriginal Sports Circle Awards Dinner, October 18, 2007.

16th Assembly Members Being Sworn into Cabinet
On October 18, 2007, Floyd Roland was sworn in as Premier of the Northwest Territories.