Canadian Business Awards 2026 | 19 “The NWT Disabilities Council exists to educate, advocate, and support the self-determination of all individuals with disabilities.” Living with a disability involves an evolving experience in which a person’s physical or cognitive impairments interact with their surrounding social and physical environments, leading to potential reduced or limited participation in everyday life. However, with care, compassion, and a passion for equity driving NWT Disabilities Council, individuals are not only encouraged to have better lives, but better lives are delivered to them. Through emergency planning and preparedness for people with disabilities, in addition to raising awareness of how people live with pandisabilities, NWT Disabilities Council is a dedicated collection of individuals with a passion for helping others. Furthermore, as the only pan-disability, territorial organization which delivers life-long support and services throughout the Northwest Territory, NWT Disabilities Council has become not only award-winning but, most importantly, lifechanging. Denise McKee, CEO, told us: “We amplify the voice of the Arctic and its uniqueness in addressing issues of concern for people living with disabilities and to inform of the intersectionality of Indigeneity and disability in remote and isolated communities. “We also research wise practices and actively participate in advisory roles, both nationally and internationally, to explore new paths for Individuals with a disability are experts on their own life, deserving of the utmost respect, dignity, and individual autonomy. Recognizing that is NWT Disabilities Council, an award-winning support network for a plethora of individuals living with pan-disabilities. We heard from Denise McKee, CEO of NWT Disabilities Council, to learn more. Best Disability Support Initiative 2026 – Northwest Territories advocacy and legislative progress that assist in empowering our organization and people living with disabilities across the territory.” “Through listening and amplifying the voices of those living with disabilities we exist to educate, advocate, and support the self-determination of all individuals living with pan-disabilities.” Speaking of the NWT Disabilities Council’s team, Denise commented: “Our culture in the workplace is to look at employees in a holistic way. By understanding that employees have families and responsibilities outside work we create a supportive and flexible workplace with wages and benefits that reflect their expertise and commitment. This approach supports both the employee and the clients. This philosophy has resulted in our NGO having employees that stay long term in a very volatile and transient market.” The entire organization is committed to the Bill of Rights, which outlines exactly what people with disabilities can have access to in regards to services. By staying true to its mission and the Bill of Rights, NWT Disabilities Council not only delivers equality but also equity for people with varying degrees of needs. Denise shared: “We have worked diligently within the territory and externally to amplify the voice of the Arctic and its uniqueness in addressing issues of concern for people living with disabilities and to inform of the intersectionality of Indigeneity and disability in remote and isolated communities.” Pushing every step of the way for empowerment, liberation, and the most fair treatment of people with pan-disabilities, NWT Disabilities Council continues to work diligently to improve people’s lives, positively impacting individuals, their loved ones, and their communities. “The NWT Disabilities Council envisions that all individuals living with pandisabilities have equitable full access and participation in society, where they choose and how they choose, toward the achievement of a self-determined, fulfilling, and meaningful life.” For the future, NWT Disabilities Council is set to elevate even more lives, empowering each person along their journeys. It’s with great pride that we bestow the accolade of Best Disability Support Initiative 2026 – Northwest Territories upon NWT Disabilities Council and, here at Corporate Vision, we wish the council every bit of success for the years to come. Contact: Denise McKee, CEO Company: NWT Disabilities Council Website: https://www.nwtdc.net/
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