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
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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
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MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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
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BOARD/ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
VACANCIES
Interested in applying for a GNWT Board Position? Check out the current and upcoming vacancies.
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WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS | |
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
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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
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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.
Click here to subscribe here
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS | |
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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