What is the NWT Human Rights Act?
The NWT Human Rights Act protects and promotes our human rights. It’s against the law to discriminate against or harass people because of: • Race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, and nationality. • Sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. • Family or marital status, or family affiliation. • Social condition. • Religion or creed. • Political belief or association. • A pardoned criminal conviction. • Disability. • Age.
