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REGISTRATION AND HOTEL
Have you registered for the Bootcamp or the AGM, and have you booked your hotel?
Mayor and Chiefs Bootcamp - September 14, 2022
NWTAC AGM - September 15 -17, 2022
Travel home date - September 18, 2022.
AGM Location: Chateau Nova Hotel, 4571-48th St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 0E2
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AGM AUCTION DONATION REQUEST
Auction night is Thursday, September 15, 2022!
What is unique to your community? Let’s show your true community spirit, what showcases your community! We are truly looking forward to BEING BACK TOGETHER and seeing your special item. Once again, we are asking our member communities to bring/send us an auction item. Let’s make 2022 an auction to remember!!!
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NWTAC ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNITIES |
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MEETING WITH THE HONOURABLE MINISTER CAROLYN BENNETT
MINISTER OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS, AND ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF HEALTH
The NWTAC Board met with Minister Bennett to discuss improving access to mental health care in the NWT & the importance of a connection to the land in promoting wellbeing.
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MEETING WITH THE HONOURABLE MINISTER AHMED HUSSEN
MINISTER OF HOUSING AND DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The NWTAC Board met with Minister Hussen to discuss how the federal government is working to address the unique housing challenges in the North.
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MEETING WITH THE HONOURABLE CAROLINE WAWZONEK
MINISTER OF FINANCE
The NWTAC Board met with Minister Wawzonek to discuss how the federal government is working to address the unique housing challenges in the North.
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LAYTON LEGACY ACTIVISM AWARD
A key component of the Jack Layton Legacy initiative, a partnership between ICL and the Douglas-Coldwell-Layton Foundation, is to support and encourage groups and individuals who are committed to organizing for change in their community.
The deadline to submit your nominations is July 18, 2022.
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BY THE NORTH, FOR THE NORTH |
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ARCTIC INSPIRATION PRIZE
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 prize with up to 10 teams able to win prize money to help them launch initiatives that will bring about the changes they want to see in their communities.
The deadline to submit your nominations is October 12, 2022.
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WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, AND TOOLKITS |
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YOUTH COUNCIL TOOLKIT
Ways that municipal leaders can foster political participation among young people and meaningfully engage them in key decision-making processes.
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GENDER-RESPONSIVE PUBLIC BUDGETING WORKSHOP
This free course is an introduction to gender-responsive budgeting and is directed to municipal staff as well as elected officials. It will also be of interest to civil society members engaged in municipal action.
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TUNDRA SCIENCE AND CULTURE CAMP
The TSCC is an immersive, 10-day educational program for NWT high-school-aged students ages 14-17, and educators, offered by the GNWT. The program is delivered by educators and leaders in Indigenous Culture and Environmental Science who collaborate to provide a fun and rewarding on-the-tundra multidisciplinary learning experience.
Camp runs from July 26 - August 4
The deadline to apply is July 22, 2022 or until full.
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AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD RESEARCH PROGRAM
Funding for agricultural research studies and pilot projects to investigate and evaluate:
• The cultivation of new agricultural crops to increase cropping choices;
• New agricultural production techniques relevant to northern agriculture;
• New agri-food processing techniques and technologies;
• New value-added agri-food products.
No established deadline; program closes March 31, 2023
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AGE WELL AT HOME INITIATIVE
Funding to support projects that enable seniors to age in place by providing support under two streams.
Deadline for Applications July 22, 2022
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TRANSPORT CANADA RAIL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
Transport Canada's Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) provides grant and contribution funding to improve rail safety and reduce injuries and fatalities related to rail transportation.
Deadline for Applications August 1, 2022
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ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
To address the lack of charging and refuelling stations in Canada; one of the key barriers to ZEV adoption, by increasing the availability of localized charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities where Canadians live, work, and play.
Deadline for Applications August 11, 2022
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TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY |
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CLEAN ENERGY IN INDIGENOUS, REMOTE, AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
These funded projects can help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality.
Continuous intake until funds have been allocated.
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INDIGENOUS LED DATA RESEARCH PROJECTS PROGRAM
The program funds innovative Indigenous-led approaches to improving data methodologies specific to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Deadline for Applications September 16, 2022
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ZERO EMISSION TRANSIT FUND
Planning Projects: Eligible projects include studies, modelling and feasibility analysis that will support the development of future larger scale capital projects.
Capital Projects: Eligible capital projects include buses, charging and refuelling infrastructure, and other ancillary infrastructure needs.
Applications accepted until all funding is allocated
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DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - FLOOD RECOVERY
Financial support is available to residents, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and local authorities (community governments). Applicants can apply for disaster financial assistance if the Disaster Assistance Policy has been implemented, insurance coverage was not available, or the cost exceeded what insurance covers.
No established deadline
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ADDICTIONS RECOVERY AND AFTERCARE FUND
This program provides funding to hire community-based counsellors who will support individuals living in, or working towards, recovery and/or support community-based addictions recovery and aftercare programming in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
A maximum of $750,000 is available each year under the program.
Deadline for Applications
March 31-September 1: Indigenous governments.
September 2-March 31: Community governing authorities and non-government organizations
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE FAR NORTH
The CRTC wants to hear from you on what actions they should take to improve telecommunications services in communities in the Far North.
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS |
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COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS
Session will resume on Thursday, Oct 13, 2022
Did you miss a June broadcast? You can view them online.
- 19th Assembly 2nd Session Days, 116 - 118
- Public Briefing Alternatives North/Ecology North
- Public Meeting: Indigenous Recruitment and Retention in the public service & Official Languages Act
- Public Meeting: Indigenous Recruitment and Retention in the Public Service & Official Languages Act
- Public Review of the Public Account 2020-2021
- Public Hearing regarding: Homelessness Prevention in Yellowknife
- Public Hearing: Homelessness prevention in Yellowknife
- Standing Committee on Government Operations
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PROVIDE YOUR INPUT
The government policies, programs, and services under review.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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OPEN NORTH
To support the effective use of data and technology at the local level in Canada, Open North is launching three new Communities of Practice and an online collaboration forum. These communities are composed of civil servants and Indigenous leaders from towns, cities, or regions all across Canada.
Click here for more information
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CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) RESOURCES
The NWTAC has created a toolkit filled with resources to help our communities deal with the Coronavirus.
Go to the link below to get updated information from the Federal and Territorial governments as well as educational resources to keep your community healthy.
COVID-19 POSTERS & SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
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