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2023-2024 AGM is a SUCCESS!
The NWTAC was pleased to welcome more than 150 delegates and observers, with representation from 20 NWT Communities.
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CHIEFS AND MAYOR'S BOOTCAMP
On February 28, Chiefs and Mayors from across the NWT participated in the Bootcamp, facilitated by Christina Benty. They also proudly represented their communities for Pink Shirt Day!
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ELECTED OFFICIALS TRAINING
On February 29, elected officials received training on Climate Change and Asset Management with training presentations by Christina Benty, and Municipal and Community Affairs. This was followed by a fireside chat with the K’asho Got’ine Housing Society and an update on Employer Responsibilities by WSCC.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHIEF CLARENCE LOUIE
Chief Louie presented to the delegates on Leadership and Development before the official AGM business began. Chief Louie has been leading his community for four decades and is known for focusing on economic and business independence to strengthen his community.
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OPENING RECEPTION AND AUCTION
The NWTAC Opening Reception and Auction is a chance for the delegates to kick off the AGM with a meet-and-greet while supporting a local charity chosen by the host community, the Town of Hay River, NT. Through the many donations made by NWT Communities and individuals, this year, we raised over $1185 for the Hay River Animal Welfare Society.
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FEDERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
One of the many issues that the NWTAC advocates for includes Telecommunications in the NWT. We were excited about the Federal announcement at the AGM of $2.3 million to bring high-speed internet and increased cell access to the NWT!
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The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories announced $1.9 million dollars for Northwestel to bring high-speed internet access to 152 Indigenous households in Whatì and $480,000 for SSI Micro Ltd to provide cellular access to a repositionable communications shelter in traditional hunting and fishing grounds near Fort Providence.
This funding is provided through the Universal Broadband Fund, a program designed to ensure that Canadians in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities have access to reliable Internet and mobile connectivity.
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RESOLUTIONS
5 New resolutions were passed.
- Senior Citizen & Vulnerable People Emergency Services and Shelters
- NWT Mental Health Issue Responses
- Review of MTS
- Community Renewable Energy Cap
- Resources must be included with Increased Engagement and Responsibilities
Copies of the New, Re-Affirmed, Standing and Deleted Resolutions are on the NWTAC Resolutions and Advocacy website pages.
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2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet your 2024 NWTAC Board of Directors!
President Rebecca Alty
Vice President Kandis Jameson
Vice President Joshua Oliktoak
Director Barb Hart
Director Doreen Arrowmaker
Director Kevin Campbell
Director Clarence Wood
Up for election this year were President, both Vice-Presidents, and Director for Hamlets and Charter Communities. All positions were acclaimed.
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OPEN DISCUSSION WITH CABINET
Mayors, Chiefs, and Councillors from across the NWT met with
- Honourable Premier R.J. Simpson
Cabinet Members:
- Honourable Caitlin Cleveland
- Honourable Jay Macdonald
- Honourable Vince McKay
- Honourable Lesa Semmler
Also in attendance -
- Eleanor Young, President and CEO for Housing NWT
- Steve Loutitt, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure.
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The open discussion with Cabinet allows elected officials across the NWT to ask questions of Cabinet directly.
Watch our recorded live stream for Cabinet's response to questions on funding shortfalls, medical, dental, infrastructure, emergency management, and more!
Discussion starts at 29:10
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NWTAC and NCIP PRESENTATIONS
Sara Brown, NWTAC CEO, presented the 2023-2024 Annual Report which details the work done by the NWTAC Staff and Board on behalf of the member communities. The NWTAC advocates for communities through Federal and Territorial Government consultations on many issues, including Funding, Polysubstance, Telecommunications, Emergency Preparedness, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Climate Change, Housing, Asset Management, Program Design for the North and more. Through our partnerships, collaborations, and advocacy work, we support our members at every turn.
Read our Annual Report on our website in the 2023-2024 AGM Materials for more information on the work being done on behalf of our members.
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Karen Kuronen presented the NCIP Annual Report, which included topics such as Financial Results, Loss Prevention Incentive Programs, Wrongful Dismissal Liability, and NCIP Members' services (legal support services, appraisal program, loss prevention incentive program, and municipal grant inventory service).
The Hamlet of Tulita was the lucky scavenger hunt prize winner.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER - BILL CARR
Award-Winning Humourist Bill Carr was our last Keynote Speaker before we moved into the last business of the Annual Report and the discussion with Cabinet. Bill's presentation explored the meaning of the word “service” and how it has been diluted. Whether it is an internal customer, an external customer, or our colleagues, connecting with deep service makes for a richer, more productive, and happier personal and work life.
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INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
Over two days, NWT leaders attended over 25 interactive sessions, including topics on Waste and Water Funding Policy, Advancing Climate Change Adaptation and Knowledge in the NWT, Expanding Ombud to Community Governments, Energy Project Funding and Community Energy Planning, and much more. For a
For a full list, check out our 2023-2024 AGM Materials. Presentations will be posted as they become available.
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TRADE SHOW
We were lucky to have over 20 tradeshow booths and presentations to visit from businesses, organizations, governments, and individuals during the lunch and nutrition breaks who were able to showcase how they can support and what they can provide to municipalities.
Check our AGM Supplemental Materials for a list of Tradeshow vendors.
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AWARDS
Many congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners!
Community Service Award – Arctic Inspiration Prize and Rowes Group of Companies
President’s Award – Town of Hay River, Hamlet of Enterprise, K’atl’odeeche First Nation
Energy Excellence Award – Hamlet of Ulukhaktok
Evelyn Krutko Mighty Warrior Award – Cynthia Horton
Climate Change Resilience Award – Town of Hay River
Healthy Communities Award – K’asho Got’ine Housing Society
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THANK YOU!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED TO MAKE OUR AGM A SUCCESS!
Special Thanks to our AGM Sponsors and to the Town of Hay River
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BOARD/ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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UPCOMING VACANCIES
Interested in applying for a GNWT Board Position. Check out the upcoming vacancies.
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Witness Series
The Arctic Indigenous Film Fund (AIFF) and Telefilm Canada invite proposals from Arctic Indigenous filmmakers to participate in The Witness short film series. This initiative aims to empower Indigenous filmmakers across the Arctic through training and workshops. Selected filmmakers will participate in in-person workshops held in Canada and Norway, receive mentorship from Canadian Indigenous filmmakers, and obtain training grants to produce individual 3-5 minute short films.
Are you passionate about sharing stories from your Indigenous community?
How is climate change impacting your everyday life? Do you possess a unique perspective on how individuals within your community are adapting, innovating, and navigating the changing Arctic Landscape?
Deadline for Proposals March 15, 2024
Click here for more information
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WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS | |
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HOUSING PROVIDERS TOOLKIT
Transform affordable housing with the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) new Housing Providers’ Toolkit. This resource empowers providers with techniques for efficient energy allocation, enhancing both retrofit and new build projects. By leveraging tools like the Project Cash Flow Calculator and Energy Benchmarking Tool, housing providers can achieve long-term economic and environmental benefits. The toolkit simplifies the navigation of funding processes and helps optimize energy use, leading to significant cost and resource savings.
Next webinar March 19, 2024
Click here to register and for more information
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FUNDING FOR NWT PRIORITIES | |
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRESMART PROGRAM
EMAP supports wildland fire non-structural mitigation and preparedness initiatives through the FireSmart funding stream. FireSmart builds skills in First Nations communities to prevent and prepare against wildland fires.
Deadline for Proposals March 31, 2024 or until funding is exhausted
Click here for more information
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ENERGY INNOVATION PROGRAM – METHANE MEASUREMENT AND MITIGATION
The Methane Measurement and Mitigation Call responds to the urgent need to reduce methane emissions in this decade, alongside deep cuts in CO2, to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature increases to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels. It will invest in Canadian expertise to accelerate development of more effective knowledge and technologies for methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV), as well as the mitigation or elimination of methane emissions in Canada.
Deadline for Applications April 17, 2024
Click here for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
The Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund is for projects that preserve or expand existing infrastructure of licensed centre-based child care spaces or to create new licensed centre-based child care spaces in NWT communities.
Deadline for Proposals March 13, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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2024 ANTI-POVERTY FUND
This program provides funding for anti-poverty initiatives in the Northwest Territories (NWT) that show concrete action towards reducing poverty.
Deadline for Proposals March 15, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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ECOACTION COMMUNITY FUNDING PROGRAM
This program provides financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for Canadian communities to take on local action-based projects that produce measurable, positive effects on the environment and to build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities in the future.
Deadline for Proposals March 22, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RESILIENCE FUND
The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund offers support to Indigenous-led organizations and communities. While IPRF sees trends of the pandemic easing, its effects are not yet eradicated.
Deadline for Proposals March 22, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS PROGRAM
This program provides youth with summer employment opportunities where they can gain work experience and develop important skills such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork.
Deadline for Proposals March 25, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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COMMERCIAL FISHERY SUPPORT PROGRAM
The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community.
Deadline for Proposals March 31, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRESMART PROGRAM
EMAP supports wildland fire non-structural mitigation and preparedness initiatives through the FireSmart funding stream. FireSmart builds skills in First Nations communities to prevent and prepare against wildland fires.
Deadline for Proposals March 31, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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To receive our full weekly grants listing, email info@nwtac.com for more info! | |
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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community and taking action on climate change? Are you eager to learn more about how municipalities can play a crucial role in addressing climate change while increasing affordability? Join Climate Caucus for this webinar series!
You can sign up for any of these FREE events. The next in the series is Monday, March 18, 2024.
See these and more events at the Climate Caucus Calendar
Introduction to Climate Caucus
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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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