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NWTAC AGM POSTPONED
On May 26, the NWTAC made the extremely difficult decision to postpone our Annual General Meeting in Hay River.
This was not a decision made lightly. We continue to work with the community, the sponsors, and our members to have a successful AGM and will send a Save The Date once the new date is confirmed.
Our thoughts continue to be with the residents of Hay River and K'atl'odeeche.
Watch our e-news, website, and social media for more information.
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MEET OUR NEW
CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNITY LIAISON
Christa Domchek joined the NWTAC in May as the new Climate Change Community Liaison, taking over the reins from Miki Ehrlich.
Christa has lived in Yellowknife for nearly 25 years and has worked with communities on various environmental programs. She is very excited to work with NWTAC and is looking forward to helping communities continue to adapt to climate change.
Have a question or idea about Climate Change and your community? Contact Christa at christa@nwtac.com
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MEET OUR NEW
PARTERSHIP FACILITATOR
Miki Ehrlich is staying with the NWTAC, taking on a new role as a Partnership Facilitator and will be working to build collaborative, multi-community approaches to address climate change risks, enhancing coordination and knowledge sharing.
Have questions for Miki about her new role and interested in partnerships on climate change? Contact Miki at miki@nwtac.com
The NWTAC is very happy to welcome Christa to our Team and to welcome Miki to her new role!
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ADVOCATING AT FCM
NWTAC President, Mayor Rebecca Alty, joined thousands of municipal leaders from across Canada during FCMs Annual Conference in Toronto from May 25-28, 2023. FCM helps amplify the concerns and voices of municipalities and their leaders across Canada, including issues specific to Northern, Rural, and Remote Communities.
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WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS | |
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HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND
Interested in applying for the Housing Accelerator Fund? The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) have a recorded webinar aimed at providing further information to municipalities interested in applying for the fund.
This webinar offers municipalities more information about HAF’s funding details, expected outcomes and resources to support your application.
The CMHC program delivery team is also currently fielding inquiries from municipalities. If you wish to send questions to the CMHC directly on your municipality’s behalf, then you can do so here.
Click here to register and for more information
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CAMPAIGN SCHOOL FOR WOMEN | |
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ONLINE TRAINING
Equal Voice and GNWT co-host She Can Campaign School designed for prospective candidates and supporters to encourage women in politics.
Did you miss the in-person training? Check out the self-guided training online!
Click here to access the training
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ENERGY MODELLING FOR MUNICIPAL STAFF
At the end of this self-paced course, participants will be able to state the business case for energy modelling, know how to create an energy model and understand how to implement energy modelling into building and project design.
This course is designed for all persons working for Canadian municipalities as well as those interested in learning about energy modelling. No pre-requisites required.
Click here to register and for more information
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PERSONAL EMERGENCY PREPARATION
If you have to evacuate from your community or need to leave your home, be ready to stay safe with a household emergency kit or be ready to leave quickly by having an evacuation kit. Learn more about preparing for community emergencies:
Click here for more information
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND COUNCIL LEGAL FEES
This article discusses a recent court ruling and how it relates to conflict of interest policies. It emphasizes the importance of having clear policies and training to prevent conflicts of interest and examines a specific case involving rural municipalities and councillors' legal fees. Municipal elected officials and senior municipal staff who want to ensure their municipality has a clear conflict of interest policy should visit the page to learn more about this ruling.
Click here for more information
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POST-SECONDARY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards. September 2023 to August 2024 academic year.
Deadline for Nominations August 1, 2023
Click here to register and for more information
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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | |
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NWT POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS
Do you know an NWT post-secondary student who would love to spend their summer gaining valuable work experience while enjoying the beauty of the North? Encourage them to apply for the GNWT's Summer Student Employment Program! This program provides an opportunity for students to enhance their employment prospects upon graduation while being at home for the summer.
Click here to apply and for more information
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REGISTER OF FUTURE ELECTORS
Voting is habit-forming! Those who start voting at 18 are more likely to vote throughout their lives. Encourage the teenagers in your life to add their name to the Register of Future Electors by checking the Elections Canada boxes on their tax form!
Click here for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
MARINE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES | |
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INDIGENOUS MARINE COORDINATOR FUND
The ILCEPP-IMC provides capacity funding for First Nations communities to fund a marine coordinator position to help build their internal capacity to support their meaningful participation in the Oceans Protection Plan and/or other Transport Canada marine initiatives.
Deadline for Proposals June 9, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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BELL LET'S TALK DIVERSITY FUND
The Diversity Fund supports organizations aiming to reduce the stigma around mental illness and/or increase access to culturally informed mental health and well-being support for the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities in Canada.
Deadline for Applications June 14, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information.
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TELUS INNOVATION GRANTS
Funding is available to registered charities that offer programming that promotes the well-being of youth and provides them with opportunities to succeed, both today and in the future. Programs must focus on reaching youth experiencing obstacles to reaching their full potential and incorporate the innovative use of technology.
Deadline for Proposals June 23, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUNDING
Community Engagement funding supports organizations undertaking remembrance initiatives, including commemorative activities or the development of commemorative materials.
Deadline for Proposals June 30, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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INDIGENOUS AND STAKEHOLDER CAPACITY
The CNSC’s Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund will help Indigenous Nations and communities, as well as stakeholders, gain the capacity necessary to engage in the CNSC’s regulatory processes prior to and throughout the lifecycle of nuclear facilities and activities in Canada in a variety of ways.
Deadline for Proposals June 30, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND
The Housing Accelerator Fund provides incentive funding to local governments encouraging initiatives aimed at increasing housing supply.
* More information will be available in the coming weeks. Municipalities are encouraged to begin their application before the intake portal opens. *
Deadline for Proposals Summer, 2023
IMPORTANT! Start your action plan today to be ready to apply. There is a short application window once the client portal opens for application intake.
CMHC encourages you to start your action plan now.
Click here for more information
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GHG GRANT PROGRAM FOR GOVERNMENT
This funding program is designed to support projects and initiatives by municipal, Indigenous and territorial governments that help to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Funding for this program is provided by the Government of the Northwest Territories and Government of Canada under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF).
Deadline for Proposals July 1, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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COMMUNITIES HOSTING EVACUEES | |
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COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT HOSTING EVACUEES GRANT
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) may provide financial support to community governments for expenditures related to supporting evacuees who are not at a designated evacuation centre.
Deadline for Applications - up to 30 days from the date the evacuation order is lifted and/or community residents are able to return home
Click here to apply and for more information
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TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION | |
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ENERGY INNOVATION PROGRAM: ON-ROAD TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION
This call for proposals will fund research and development (R&D) projects and demonstration projects that will help decarbonize the transportation sector by addressing technical and market innovation barriers in Canada in two focus areas: Low- and zero-emission on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), and, infrastructure supporting on-road zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and overall transportation system efficiency
Deadline for Applications July 20, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION FUND
This Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund supports efforts that will help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species.
Deadline for Applications August 31, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information.
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (STIP) - GREEN JOBS
This program provides funding to eligible employers across Canada to hire, train, and mentor youth in the natural resources sector, including in energy, forestry, mining, earth science, and clean technology.
Deadline for Applications varies
Click here to apply and for more information.
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To receive our weekly grants listing, email info@nwtac.com for more info! | |
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS | |
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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
Link to Coronavirus Toolkit
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