SENIORS INFORMATION HANDBOOK



Are you a Senior in the NWT? Do you support Seniors at work or at home? Get the GNWT Seniors' Information Handbook for information on Housing, Health and Wellness, Finances, Safety and Security, and more!

The GNWT has recently released the 2024 Seniors' Information Handbook and we've included it in our Healthy Communities Toolkit.

Check our toolkit for this and other Healthy Community Resources.

Link to GNWT Programs and Services for Seniors

Link to Healthy Communities Toolkit

HAZARDS AND EMERGENCIES



Wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, evacuations. What do you need to do to prepare? Write out your emergency plans. Collect what you need for your emergency kit. Don't forget to pack a go-bag with your essentials.

Link to Wildfire Resources Toolkit

Link to GNWT Wildfire Prevention and Safety - Fire Danger

VACANCIES

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE APPEAL COMMITTEE

Apply now to join the Social Assistance Appeal Committee in your region. As a committee member, you’ll hear appeals from clients who disagree with decisions made about the Income Assistance program. The deadline to apply is August 29, 2024.

Click here to learn more

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

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

USING STATSCAN DATA

Statistics Canada's Workshop Series provides you with direct access to extensive survey methodology and analysis experience. From designing surveys to interpreting and using statistical data in your day-to-day business, there are courses to suit your needs.

Upcoming Workshops:

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

Turning Statistics Into Stories (2-Day Workshop, Available September to November)

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. The Daily issues news releases on current social and economic conditions and announces new products. It provides a comprehensive overview of new information available from Statistics Canada.

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD

Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers recognize the work being done across Canada to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award is a prestigious recognition for exceptional service and achievement. This award, a partnership between federal, provincial, and territorial governments, recognizes recipients who have achieved excellence in their respective fields. Across Canada, there are many deserving individuals and groups working on emergency management, such as community-based volunteers, people working in all levels of government in emergency management organizations, and Indigenous communities.

Deadline to submit a nomination is August 31, 2024

Click here to nominate or for more information

TOM LONGBOAT REGIONAL AWARDS

The Tom Longboats Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Indigenous athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. It remains the longest-standing and one of the most prestigious awards for Indigenous athletes in the country. The Awards typically honour the accomplishments of an athlete within a given program year (May 31, 2023 to May 31, 2024). Each Province and Territory can name one man and one woman recipient of the Regional Tom Longboat Award.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible as nominees: 

• Applicants must be of Indigenous descent (inclusive of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) 

• Applicants must be active within the nomination period 

• Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship, fair play and ethics in sport 

Deadline to submit a nomination is August 23, 2024

Click here to nominate or for more information

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

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

CANADA POST AWARD FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

The Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students celebrate the hard work and determination of Indigenous peoples who have embraced a renewed pursuit of learning.

The awards are open to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples who have been out of school for one year or more, who have since decided to return to an educational system, and who have now been back at school for at least one year.

Award applications are due by August 31, 2024.

Click here to apply or for more information

MUNICIPAL POSITIONS/PROPOSALS AVAILABLE

Closing Deadlines Upcoming:

Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ - Senior Administrative Officer - Trainee

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

Community Government of Gamètì

Hamlet of Enterprise

Town of Hay River

Pehdzeh Ki First Nation

Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government

Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk

Gwichya Gwich’in Band – Tsiigehtchic

Hamlet of Fort Resolution

The Charter Community of K'asho Got'ine in Fort Good Hope

Hamlet of Paulatuk

Click here for more information

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

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

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

ECCLESIASTICAL CANADA'S COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM

The Community Impact Grant program is national in scope. Since 2017, the program has provided critical resources to charities both large and small supporting transformative programs and services that help Canadian communities to thrive. Charities aiming to implement sustainable and positive change are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications - August 29, 2024

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IMPACT GRANTS

The Impact Funding Solutions is offering grants to empower businesses and nonprofits to drive positive change in their communities.

Deadline for Proposals August 31, 2024

Click here to apply and for more information

EV CHARGE UP PROGRAM

The EV Charge Up Program by Indigenous Clean Energy will provide financial rebates to increase EV infrastructure projects in public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, and light-duty vehicle fleets.

Deadline for Proposals August 31, 2024 or all funds allocated

Click here to apply and for more information

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH ADAPTATION PROGRAM

The program is designed to build capacity for climate change and health adaptation by funding community-designed and driven projects.

Deadline for applications - Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

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UNITED WAY NWT'S EMERGENCY FUNDING PROGRAM (EFP)

Following active emergencies, such as when community members return home after an evacuation order, applications from eligible NWT organizations will be accepted monthly, until funds have been exhausted or a full year has passed.

Deadline for applications - undisclosed

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COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND ADDICTIONS

This fund prioritizes Indigenous governments, and supports the delivery of culturally relevant, community-based options for residents living with mental health and addictions issues. 

Deadline for applications - undisclosed

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RAVEN INDIGENOUS OUTCOMES FUND

The groundbreaking Raven Indigenous Outcomes Fund I offers investors the opportunity to support meaningful, evidence-based climate and health initiatives to improve outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Click here to apply and for more information

GENDER EQUITY GRANT

The Gender Equity Grant offers funding to support community-based projects designed to enhance gender equity across the Northwest Territories

Applications open while funding available

Click here to apply and for more information

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

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

Electeds-Only Call

Thursday, September 5 ⋅ 12:00 – 1:00pm

Wednesday, September 18 ⋅ 12:00 – 1:00pm

This is a meeting space for electeds-only.

These bi-weekly Electeds-Only Calls provide opportunities to connect with other elected officials and offer a meeting space where municipal leaders can raise issues and get practical help from colleagues. 

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

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

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

Budget Dialogues 2024: Planning Towards Budget 2025- 2026 - Closes August 30, 2024

Proposed Amendments to Health and Social Services Professions Act - Closes August 30, 2024

Proposed Amendments to Pharmacy Profession Regulations - Closes August 30, 2024

GNWT Have Your Say

COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS



Check the Legislative Assembly Calendar frequently for 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 Meeting on Bill 8 - Yellowknife

Tue, Aug 20 2024, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly

You’re invited to participate in a public review of Bill 8: An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act with the MLAs of the Standing Committee on Social Development. The Bill proposes to increase the total amount a student can borrow through Student Financial Assistance (SFA) from $60,000 to $90,000.

Participate by:

• Attending the meeting in person to either provide feedback or observe; or
• Sending in a written submission to SCOSD at Committees@ntassembly.ca by August 23, 2024.

Public Briefing on NWT Heritage Fund Act

Tue, Aug 27 2024, 1:30 - 3 pm

Det’anchogh Kų́é, Eagle Room, Legislative Assembly

Tune in as the Government Operations Committee receives a public briefing on the Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Act from officials of the Minister of Finance.

Public Briefing on Low Water Levels

Wed, Aug 28 2024, 1:30 - 3 pm

Det’anchogh Kų́é, Eagle Room, Legislative Assembly

Tune in as the Economic Development & Environment Committee receives a public briefing on Low Water Levels from the Honourable Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

Public Briefing on Cannabis Product Act Review

Thu, Aug 29 2024, 9 am - 12 pm

Det’anchogh Kų́é, Eagle Room, Legislative Assembly

Tune in as the Government Operations Committee receives a Public Briefing on Cannabis Product Act Review from the Minister of Finance officials.

Housing as a Human Right

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

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.

YEAR AT-A-GLANCE

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