COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH

Join us on Monday, November 20 from 12-1 (MT) at a lunch and learn webinar that Hotii ts’eeda is hosting to discuss building relationships and reconciliation through community-based research.

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NWTAC has produced a new toolkit - Communities and Research - Building Relationships and Reconciliation

Join us at this webinar to hear more about the toolkit and stories from three researchers who are putting these ideas into action through research projects with NWT communities. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion following the presentations.

Presenters include: 

• Julia Gyapay, a Research Associate with Wilfrid Laurier University. Julia conducts research and supports community-based projects on climate change adaptation and sustainable food systems across the NWT. 
• Heidi Swanson, an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Heidi is an aquatic ecologist focussed on northern ecosystems and is the Jarislowsky Chair in Sustainable Water Futures. 
• Dustin Whalen, a Physical Scientist with Natural Resources Canada. For over 20 years Dustin has collaborated with Tuktoyaktuk and other Inuvialuit Settlement Region communities along the Arctic coast to monitor climate change and coastal erosion.

RIVERBANK EROSION

Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 10 am to noon, for an important discussion on tackling riverbank erosion and its impact on communities. We invite all affected communities, GNWT partners, researchers, and anyone interested in making a positive difference. Connect with Miki Ehrlich, our partnership Facilitator, at miki@nwtac.com or 867-873-8359 for details.

This meeting is the kick-off of an ongoing riverbank erosion partnership table. The table will provide active support to reach all communities experiencing riverbank erosion, and we look forward to making real progress together through information sharing, discussion, research, and action. The NWTAC is developing a series of collaborative risk-based partnership tables to tackle the climate change risks that are the highest priority for our communities. Read more about our work in our partnerships white paper and this article on Cabin Radio or contact Miki for more information.

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

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COHORT PROGRAM

Thriving Non-Profits is a learning program developed by non-profit leaders for non-profit leaders to support financial resilience. Transform your organization with new financial approaches that can grow your programs, support your team, and increase your impact in the community.

Challenge existing beliefs about money in a non-profit organization and explore nine entrepreneurial revenue strategies that you can attract or develop. From improving your existing revenue streams to unlocking new opportunities for earned revenue and developing assets, Thriving Non-Profits gives you the knowledge, mindset, and strategies required to develop an effective revenue diversification strategy for your organization.

Applications for Spring 2024 cohorts are open now for non-profit teams. Learn more about the program and apply at www.thrivingnonprofits.ca

Registration for Spring 2024 cohorts closes in December 

REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS IN COMMUNITY BUILDINGS WEBINAR

As community buildings like libraries and indoor ice rinks are immense sources of GHG emissions, municipalities are looking for cost-effective solutions to make them more energy efficient. Join FCM's webinar on November 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. MT to learn how to create an emissions reduction pathway for your community buildings within your budget. We will present our new guide, Planning an emissions reduction pathway for community buildings, where we describe the reduction pathway approach and provide concrete examples of municipalities who have already started making GHG reduction pathways.  

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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND

This program provides funding for community-based initiatives across the Northwest Territories that support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

UPDATED Deadline for Proposals *ONGOING

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CLIMATE-RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program will provide funding for up to 25 pilot projects to enable communities and sectors to work together at a regional scale to co-develop coordinated actions that increase climate resilience in coastal regions.

Deadline for Applications December 13, 2023

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ENABLING ACCESSIBILITY FUND - MID-SIZED PROJECTS

This funding opportunity aims to make communities and workplaces across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, and access employment.

Deadline for Proposals December 13, 2023

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WAWANESA'S COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PREVENTION GRANTS

Wawanesa, FireSmart Canada and ICLR are offering grant funding to help communities across Canada increase their resilience to wildfire through prevention and mitigation activities.

Deadline for Applications December 15, 2023

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

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action - ENERGY

Monday, November 20, 11:00 am

Local Resiliency Series - Climate Caucus and Partners for Action

Monday, November 27, 12 noon

Electeds-Only Call: Presentation on Barriers Report

Wednesday, November 29, 12 noon

Rural and Small Communities Call - Community Energy and Emissions Plan

Thursday, November 30, 11:00 am

Introduction to Climate Caucus

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COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS



Session resumes on December 8.

YEAR AT-A-GLANCE

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