Calling all NWT Chiefs and Mayors only! Join us on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Yellowknife to learn and network.

There is no cost to attend! We have secured funding to cover your hotel costs and are working to secure your travel costs, as well.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has improved how financial assistance is provided to residents, small businesses, and community governments in the event of a widespread natural disaster. The updated Disaster Assistance Policy (DAP) is being implemented immediately to assist people in flooded communities starting today.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will match donations to a total of $150,000, to support those impacted by flooding in 2022 in the Northwest Territories.

The Women of Influence in Local Government Award celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the field, whether on the administrative or political side of life. Women who have demonstrated leadership, strength, and determination. Women who have worked collaboratively and lifted up others along the way in the pursuit of affecting positive change in communities.

The deadline to submit your nominations is JUNE 3, 2022.

At the end of this self-paced course, you will be able to state the business case for energy modelling, know how to create an energy model and understand how to implement energy modelling into building and project design.

This course is designed for all persons working for Canadian municipalities as well as those interested in learning about energy modelling. No prerequisites required.

This guide is for elected officials and staff of First Nations and municipalities who want to work together on emergency preparedness and economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Club offers free, hands-on activities to organizations supporting equity-deserving youth. Activities are intended for youth aged 9-12 and can be modified for different ages and abilities. STEM Club is offered free of charge for organizations supporting equity-deserving youth (this includes economically and geographically challenged areas or minority language groups). 

Canada World Youth is sponsoring 180 youth delegates ages 18 to 25 from across Canada to take part in reciprocal discussions, attend workshops, network with peers and exchange ideas on topics such as community activism, change-making and advocacy.

The Food Safety Program is designed to help you adopt systems and processes to reduce food safety risks and improve market access for your agricultural initiative.

Maximum of $15,000 over the five-year life of the program

The second round of applications has opened for projects that support women's participation in local leadership. Small and rural communities are encouraged to apply.

Funding up to $10,000 is available.

The Northern Access Round seeks solutions that reduce the time, cost, and risk to access resources for building and maintaining appropriate northern and remote housing supply.

Successful applicants will share a pool of up to $80 million.

The fund supports community-based, not-for-profit organizations in creating or improving their food systems through investments in infrastructure that directly relate to addressing food insecurities and increasing the accessibility of healthy, nutritious and local foods within their community..

Funding available between $100,000 to $500,000.

This program provides funding to hire community-based counsellors who will support individuals living in, or working towards, recovery and/or support community-based addictions recovery and aftercare programming in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

A maximum of $750,000 is available each year under the program.

March 31-September 1: Indigenous governments.

September 2-March 31: Community governing authorities and non-government organizations

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

Rural and Outdoor Rec Communities - Active Transportation - Open to both municipal staff and elected members. Hear from transportation planners at WSP Consulting on some innovative ideas for active transportation in smaller communities.

Do you want to make local priorities heard at a national level? Consider running for FCM’s 2022-2023 Board of Directors and shape national policy priorities on behalf of cities and communities of all sizes.

Director resolution and consent form: Due May 30 to include your name on the official ballot

May 26 - Resume 19TH ASSEMBLY DAY 112 2ND SESSION

Patient Experience Questionnaire (2022) - Closes May 16

Seasonal Time Change - Closes May 16

Oral Health Advertising Survey - Closes May 16

Canadian Agricultural Partnership Policy Framework - Closes May 31

Healthy Land Healthy People Renewal - Closes June 1

Northwest Territories Official Language Act - Closes June 6

Mackenzie Valley Highway Project - Closes June 15

Review of Mineral Resources Royalties - Closes July 29

Emerging Stronger - Closes September 23, 2023

GNWT Services in French - No Closing Date Indicated

Register now! FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show will be a hybrid format. Join FCM in Regina—or connect online—and be part of Canada’s fullest gathering of municipal leaders. After the FCM Annual Conference, join us for our AGM in Hay River.