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NWTAC - NEWS AND UPDATES

NWTAC CONFERENCE

NWTAC AGM TAKEAWAYS

2022 NWT AGM


Check our website for the NEW 2022 NWTAC Resolutions


NWTAC Resolutions

AWARD NOMINATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS

2022 ACCESSIBILITY AWARDS


This award is presented to a business in recognition of new or existing physical and/or non-physical accommodations that increase accessibility to services for the public. Community projects or services that promote accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities are also considered for the award.


The deadline to submit your nominations is November 10, 2022.


Award Nomination Form and Guidelines

LITERACY

NWT MINISTERIAL LITERACY AWARDS


The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the NWT Literacy Council are extending the nomination deadline for the annual NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards to November 30, 2022.


The deadline to submit your nominations is November 30, 2022.


Award Nomination Form and Guidelines

WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, AND TOOLKITS

FCM LIVE WEBINAR

COLLECTIVE SERIES


Main Street recovery: Reviving communities through data

November 16, 2022, 9 a.m.— 10 p.m. MT


Click here to register and for more information

FCM CONFERENCE

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE


Learn from hundreds of municipal leaders, staff, and community partners and gain new insights on how to tackle your community’s most pressing sustainability issues. February 7 – 10, 2023


Click here to register and for more information

SCHOLARSHIPS

CULTURE

INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS


Ten scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible NWT students enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree programs, or other training that supports Indigenous language revitalization during the 2022-2023 academic year.


Deadline for Applications December 1, 2022 at 5 p.m. (MST)


Click here for more information

YOUTH PROGRAMS

NORTHERN YOUTH ABROAD

2023 CANADIAN PROGRAM


The NYA Canadian Program is open to youth ages 15-20 living in Nunavut or the NWT. Participants get to travel, earn high school credits, get work experience and job skills, and develop as young leaders. 


Deadline for Applications November 15, 2022


Click here to apply and for more information

NEW FUNDS AND GRANTS

INFRASTRUCTURE

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND


The ICIF will support infrastructure projects such as but not limited to: 

water and wastewater facilities, health facilities, cultural facilities, schools, housing, and energy.

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Deadline for applications December 30, 2022


Click here to apply and for more information

COVID-19 SUPPORT

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND


This fund provides Indigenous leadership and organizations with the flexibility needed to design and implement community-based solutions to prevent, prepare and respond to the spread of COVID-19 within their communities. 


Deadline for Applications March 31, 2022


Click here to apply and for more information.

DEADLINES APPROACHING

IMPACT MONITORING

THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES CUMULATIVE IMPACT MONITORING PROGRAM


The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (NWT CIMP) is a source of environmental monitoring and research in the NWT. One important way that NWT CIMP generates cumulative impact monitoring and research information is by providing funding through an annual funding process for both Science projects and traditional knowledge projects.


Call for Proposals Issued: November 10, 2022


Click here to apply and for more information.

SPORTS ACCESS

REACHING EACH AND EVERY ONE: A COMMUNITY SPORT INTERVENTION


This new funding will allow CPRA to support community-led projects that aim to remove barriers and increase participation rates in recreation for underrepresented groups, in particular, Black, Indigenous, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQQIA+, low-income and newcomer populations, as well as people living with disabilities.


Deadline for Applications November 10, 2022


Click here to apply and for more information.

CLIMATE CHANGE

EJ4CLIMATE: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE


The EJ4Climate Grant Program seeks to support environmental justice by facilitating the involvement and empowerment of communities searching for solutions and the development of partnerships to address their environmental and human health vulnerabilities, including those due to climate change impacts.


Deadline for Applications November 11, 2022


Click here to apply or for more information.

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GOVERNANCE
CLIMATE CHANGE

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS


Electeds-Only Call - Connect with other elected officials in a meeting space where municipal leaders can raise issues and get practical help from colleagues.

November 16, 12 noon


Pushing for Ambitious Climate Action at the Municipal Level

Are you interested in knowing how to get involved in local climate action? How others have advanced climate action at their municipal level? How to build meaningful relationships with locally elected officials?

November 24, 12 noon

Click here to register


Community Renewables: Solar Energy - All Caucus Call

During this webinar, you will see our new Community Energy: Solar Energy Handbook and learn about practical solutions, best practices, tools and critical initiatives that communities can undertake to adopt solar technology.

November 28, 12 noon

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Introduction to Climate Caucus

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS

COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS



Session resumes February 7, 2023


YEAR AT-A-GLANCE


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GNWT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

PROVIDE YOUR INPUT


The government policies, programs, and services under review.


NEW

Regional Economic Development Plans - January 31, 2023

Mackenzie Valley Highway: Impacts and Mitigation Measures - December 16

Proposed Medical Profession Regulations – Physicians - December 1


*CONTINUED

Proposed Changes to Extended Health Benefit Policy - Closes November 23

My Voice My Choice - Closes February 28, 2023

Emerging Stronger - Closes September 23, 2023

GNWT Services in French - No Closing Date Indicated


GNWT Have Your Say

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

CLIMATE CHANGE

20/20 CATALYSTS



The 20/20 Catalysts Program is a hands-on program designed to support Indigenous communities embarking on clean energy projects. Working collaboratively with the guidance of Indigenous leaders and clean energy practitioners from across the country, participants will gain the skills and tools needed to maximize the social and economic benefits communities gain through clean energy initiatives.


Deadline for applications: November 30, 2022


Click here for more information and to apply.

CORONAVIRUS TOOLKIT
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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