Office of the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

Margaret Thom was first appointed as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories on June 14, 2017. She had previously served as Deputy Commissioner from June 2005 until October 2011. As a respected educator, councillor, facilitator, and volunteer, she dedicated her career to serving the people of the Northwest Territories, including as a Governor of the Aurora College board and Vice-Chair of the Nats’ejee Keh Treatment Centre. Ms. Thom was reappointed June 26, 2021, for a one-year term.