August 30 2024

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ASSET MANAGEMENT

UPDATED TOOLKIT



Our Asset Management Toolkit has recently been updated with additional translated documents. The Level of Service Supporting Guide and Level of Service Template are now available in French!


Check out our toolkit for this and other Asset Management Resources.


Link to Asset Management Toolkit

GNWT ROAD CONDITIONS

DRIVENWT



It's the long weekend! Are you planning on heading out or travelling around the territory? Don't forget to stay in the know about any highway closures or conditions, especially with those forest fires nearby! Planning your trip just got easier with the brand-new DriveNWT highway map! You get real-time updates on road closures, construction zones, and weather conditions—right at your fingertips! Before you head out, be sure to check DriveNWT.ca and enjoy a smooth, worry-free journey this weekend!


Link to DriveNWT

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

LGANT

VACANCIES


MUNICIPAL POSITIONS/PROPOSALS AVAILABLE

Check for job openings with various NWT Municipalities without a closing date on the LGANT website. Positions available in these communities:


Community Government of Behchokǫ̀

Town of Hay River

Town of Fort Smith

Community Government of Gamètì

Hamlet of Enterprise

Pehdzeh Ki First Nation

Déline Got’ine Government

Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk

Gwichya Gwich’in Band – Tsiigehtchic NT

Hamlet of Fort Resolution

Hamlet of Tulita

Charter Community of K'asho Got'ine

Hamlet of Paulatuk


Click here to see the current job openings

BOARD/ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GNWT BOARD VACANCIES

VACANCIES


Interested in applying for a GNWT Board Position? Check out the current and upcoming vacancies.

WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS

PERMAFROST THAW TRAINING

NSERC CREATE LEAP


NSERC CREATE LEAP is seeking additional trainees to participate alongside the program’s graduate and undergraduate students. Each year, the LEAP program preferentially offers 10 additional trainee spaces for those based in Canada’s North to join in its training program. LEAP also offers another 10 additional trainee spaces to student researchers outside the program who wish to join in its online training components.


Additional trainees include:

  • Students from northern universities and colleges,
  • Northern professionals,
  • Community members involved in research, and/or
  • Academic trainees working with collaborators.


Click here to apply and for more information

FINANCIAL TRAINING

FINANCIAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS


Community Government Learning & Development (CGLD), formerly the School of Community Government, is hosting a conference, Financial Skills for Success on the Job, Oct. 22-24 in Yellowknife. The conference will be held in the MACA CGLD Training Room, 5th floor, Northwest Tower.

 

There are limited seats, If you are interested, please register as soon as possible. The conference fee is $150.00 and the deadline for registration is Oct. 7, 2024.


Click here to register 


If you have any questions or require support to register, please contact your Regional Learning & Development Advisor:

Chelsea Kaiser Inuvik Region, 867 678 8045 x21665

Chelsea Kaiser, Sahtu Region, 867 587 7111

Jim Williams, Dehcho and South Slave Regions, 867 695 7223

Michael Yakabuski, North Slave, 867 767 9167 x21134

STATISTICS TRAINING

USING STATSCAN DATA


Statistics Canada's Workshop Series provides you with direct access to extensive survey methodology and analysis experience.


Upcoming Workshops:

How to Use Census Data (2-Day Workshop, Available Oct)

Turning Statistics Into Stories (2-Day Workshop, Available Sept to Nov)

Introduction to Basic Statistics (2-Day Workshop, Available Oct to Dec)


Statistics Canada also provides free webinar & virtual information sessions. Space is limited. Please use links to register in advance.

Upcoming Webinars:

Communicating Data Like a Human - September 18, 11 am to 12:30 pm MT


Interested in more Statistics Canada information? The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public.


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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

SCHOLARSHIP

CMHC HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP


This Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)-SSHRC initiative offers research training awards and supplements to postdoctoral researchers and doctoral and master’s students in the social sciences and humanities whose work is related to one or more of the National Housing Strategy’s priority areas for action.


Award applications are due between September and December depending on the application stream


Click here to apply or for more information

SCHOLARSHIP

EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP


The Government of the Northwest Territories is accepting applications for Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.


Full-time students are eligible for $5,000 per school year and part-time students are eligible for up to $500 per course, to a maximum of $2,500 per school year.


Award applications are due by September 15, 2024.


Click here to apply or for more information

NEWLY AVAILABLE GRANTS

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION



The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making grant funding available to support events that commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2024. 


Deadline for applications - September 6, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

ENERGY

ENERGY INNOVATION PROGRAM - RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION (STREAM 2)



The Renewable Energy Demonstration Call will fund demonstration projects that will help advance innovative renewable heat or power generation and/or integration through novel applications that provide local benefits.


Deadline for applications - September 26, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

PAY IT FORWARD


The Field Law Community Fund Program supports local pay-it-forward Ideas. This annual program supports individuals, groups or organizations in Alberta and the Northwest Territories bettering their communities through charitable ideas.


Deadline for applications - October 3, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

TREE PLANTING

OPERATION ReLEAF


Tree Canada’s Operation ReLeaf program helps recover areas that have undergone substantial tree loss due to a natural event.


The escalating impacts of climate change pose an increasing threat to communities across Canada. To support the recovery of our urban forests, Operation ReLeaf provides funding to municipalities, Indigenous communities, and environmental organizations to support tree planting projects.


Deadline for applications - October 15, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING

SUSTAINABLE TRADES

SUSTAINABLE JOBS STREAM - CANADIAN APPRENTICESHIP STRATEGY - UNION TRAINING AND INNOVATION PROGRAM


This funding opportunity aims to support a series of projects that will develop and deliver green training for journeypersons and apprentices in Red Seal trades that are key to reducing Canada's emissions. Funded projects will contribute to building a robust trades and apprenticeship training ecosystem in Canada.


Deadline for applications - September 5, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

CLIMATE CHANGE

CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM - STREAM 2


This stream of the Program is intended to assess climate-related health risks and issues facing people in Canada and implement adaptation measures to address them, as well as support efforts to understand and address the health impacts of extreme heat.


Deadline for applications - September 5, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

SENIORS

NEW HORIZONS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM



The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) community-based stream supports projects that are designed by seniors and for seniors in their communities. This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving their health and well-being.


Deadline for applications - September 12, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

ON-THE-LAND ACCESSIBILITY

TWO FOR THE TRAILS


The Two for the Trails grants are intended to help organizations offset the costs of trail maintenance, waterway protection, urban greenspace improvement, and overall environmental preservation to create equitable outdoor access for all.


Deadline for applications - September 13, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND CONSERVATION

YAMAHA STAY OUTDOORS PROGRAM


The Stay Outdoors Program aims to provide practical support for conservation and access projects, as well as activities to promote responsible use of our trails, roads and waterways for motorized recreation.


Deadline for applications - September 13, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

HOUSING

HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND


The federal government has announced the reopening of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), which will be accepting applications from July 15 to September 13, 2024. 


Please note that funding is only available to previous applicants not approved in the 2023 application window.


Interested applicants must update and resubmit their application, which will need to integrate best practices from the previous round https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/housing-accelerator-fund/resources-housing-accelerator-fund-applicants into their own updated action plans to accelerate housing supply and bolster affordability.


Deadline for applications - September 13, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

PUBLIC TRANSIT

CANADA PUBLIC TRANSIT FUND


The Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) provides predictable, long-term support to communities across the country with existing transit systems. 


Deadline for applications - September 16, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

TREE PLANTING

2 BILLION TREES PROGRAM


The 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program aims to motivate and support new tree planting projects. Over a period of 10 years, by 2031, up to $3.2 billion will be invested in tree planting efforts to support provinces, territories, third-party organizations (for-profit and not-for profit) and Indigenous organizations to plant two billion trees across Canada.


Deadline for applications - September 19, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

CLIMATE CHANGE

CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM - STREAM 1


The objectives of Stream 1 are to assess climate-related health risks and issues facing people in Canada and implement adaptation measures to address them, and support efforts to build climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems.


Deadline for applications - September 19, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

ZEVIP FOR OWNERS/OPERATORS OF ZEV INFRASTRUCTURE



This stream of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides funding for projects focusing on EV charger deployment in public places, on-street, in multi-unit residential buildings, at workplaces, and for vehicle fleets.


Deadline for applications - September 19, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

ENERGY

ARCTIC AND NORTHERN CHALLENGE PROGRAM


This second round of grants will provide resources for Northern applicants to conduct community-level consultations to ensure local support for a project idea and to prepare for a research and development proposal in one of the program’s 4 research themes: Housing, Health, Food, or Water.


Deadline for Applications October 4, 2024


Click here for more information

IMPACT MONITORING

NWT CUMULATIVE IMPACT MONITORING PROGRAM


This program generates cumulative impact monitoring and research information by providing funding through an annual funding process for both Science projects and traditional knowledge projects.


Deadline for Proposals October 10, 2024 (for letter of intent)


Click here to apply and for more information

TREE PLANTING

GMF'S GROWING CANADA'S COMMUNITY CANOPIES INITIATIVE


GMF’s Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative funds planting the right type of trees in the right places so that communities across Canada can grow, manage and protect their tree canopies.


Deadline for Proposals October 15, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES

NDN COLLECTIVE’S COMMUNITY ACTION FUND


The Community Action Fund is a one-time, short-term grant for direct action initiatives that will help further Indigenous Peoples’ mobilization strategies as it relates to the defense, development, and decolonization of our peoples and the planet.


Deadline for Proposals October 31, 2024


Click here to apply and for more information

To receive our full weekly grants listing, email info@nwtac.com for more info!

GOVERNANCE
CLIMATE CHANGE

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS


Electeds-Only Call Methane Mitigation, the Climate Crisis, and Communities

September 5th @ 12PM MT

The first Electeds-only call after the summer break will focus on methane mitigation, exploring its impact on communities, effective strategies for health-focused community engagement, and practical steps your community can take. As always, there will be lots of time for questions and discussions and to hear about any updates from you!

 

Elected’s Call Discussion 

September 18 @ 12PM MT

The Electeds-call on September 5th has presentations on mitigating methane emissions and community health. Whether you missed the first call or want to continue the discussion, you are invited to join this call on Sept 18th to continue the discussion and to share insights and questions.


Webinar Series: From Planning to Implementation: Overcoming Challenges in Local Climate Action

Social Barriers to Climate Action

October 7, 2024 @ 11PM MT

From October to January, Climate Caucus and partners (Tamarack Institute, Clean Air Partnership and Climate Reality Project Canada) are co-hosting a four-part webinar series - From Planning to Implementation: Overcoming Challenges in Local Climate Action.


Click here to register and see events at the Climate Caucus Calendar


Click here to learn more about the Rural and Smaller Communities Chapter and join the Climate Caucus network.


Introduction to Climate Caucus

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS

These government policies, programs, and services are under review.


Budget Dialogues 2024: Planning Towards Budget 2025- 2026 - Closes September 20, 2024

Proposed changes to the Early Learning and Child Care Regulations - Closes September 16, 2024


GNWT Have Your Say

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS

COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS



The Legislative Assembly Calendar is frequently updated. Please review the calendar for current updates on Upcoming Events, including Public Meetings, Briefings, and Reviews.


The public and media can attend as observers or follow online at www.ntassembly.ca, the Assembly’s Facebook, or Youtube.


Upcoming:

Public Briefing on Housing as a Human Right

Thu, Sep 5 2024, 1:30 - 3 pm

Location: Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly

Tune in as the Social Development Committee receives a public briefing on Housing as a Human Right from Michèle Biss, National Director, National Right to Housing Network.


Public Briefing on Encampment in Yellowknife

Fri, Sep 6 2024, 1:30 - 3 pm

Location: Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly

Tune in as the Social Development Committee receives a public briefing on Encampment in Yellowknife from the Honourable Premier R.J. Simpson.


Public Briefing on Housing as a Human Right

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 9:30 - 11 am

Location: Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly

Tune in as the Social Development Committee receives a public briefing on Housing as a Human Right from Ms. Marie-Josée Houle, Federal Housing Advocate.


Public Meeting on the on Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Administration of the 2023 Territorial General Election

Fri, Sep 27 2024, 1:30 - 3 pm

Location: Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly

HAVE YOUR SAY 

The Procedure and Privileges Committee invites you to share your views at the public meeting on the Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Administration of the 2023 Territorial General Election, presented by Stephen Dunbar, Chief Electoral Officer.

Participate by:

  • Attending the meeting in person to share your thoughts; or
  • Submitting a written submission to Committees@ntassembly.ca by September 27 at 5 pm.


YEAR AT-A-GLANCE


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