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BOARD/ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY: IMPACTS OF GOVERNMENT LAND POLICY ON ACCESS TO HOUSING IN THE NWT
This research study, conducted by a local student in the Master of Rural Planning and Development program at the University of Guelph, aims to understand how land policy and legislation in the NWT have impacted housing and residential land development. The research team is looking for elected officials and community leaders from across the territory who are open to being interviewed about their experiences with government land policy and housing or residential land development in their community.
Please contact Chris Van Dyke by February 16, 2024, if interested
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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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WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS | |
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TRACK YOUR PROGRESS IN REDUCING GHGs
Are you looking for a tool that helps you track your progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in your community? Check out the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Milestone Tool. It’s a user-friendly, web-based resource that helps municipalities prepare GHG inventories, set targets, build action plans and track progress on implementation.
Click here for more information
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WEBINAR: HOW TO START THE ASSET MANAGEMENT CONVERSATION IN YOUR MUNICIPALITY
Are you seeking advice on raising awareness within your municipal council about the importance of asset management? Unsure of how to articulate the benefits of asset management, such as better decision-making, enhanced budgeting, improved climate resiliency, and the maintenance of service delivery?
You’ll hear from sector experts on how to overcome common challenges related to gaining support for asset management from elected officials, including tools and tactics you can use in your municipality.
Join the webinar on February 8, 2024, at 11 am
Click here to watch the webinar or for more information
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MUNICIPAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Contract/Finance Coordinator - Dettah
Closes February 11, 2024
Senior Administrative Office - Whati
Closes February 29, 2024
Other job openings with no closing date are available on the LGANT website.
Click here for more information
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FARM CREDIT CANADA'S COMMUNITY FUND
The Community Fund is a project where individuals can apply to have mental health training brought to their community. Each community has the opportunity to choose from the following training options: 2-day Mental Health First Aid certification course, our very own Talk Ask Listen workshop, In The Know or SafeTALK.
Deadline for Applications February 15, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS FOR AN INDIGENOUS-LED NATIONAL HOUSING CENTRE
This initiative is aimed at improving housing conditions for Indigenous people across urban, rural, remote and northern regions.
Deadline for Proposals March 4, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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STREAM 2 - SPORT FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Stream Two seeks to provide opportunities for Indigenous people to participate in meaningful sport, recreational, and physical activities that support one or more of the Stream Two social development goals.
Deadline for Proposals March 11, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 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 COMMUNITIES STREAM 3 - SPORT FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Stream Three was created in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Drawn from the MMIWG Calls for Justice, Stream Three has unique social development goals which focus on:
- physical and mental health
- suicide prevention
- sexual trafficking awareness and prevention
- safe and healthy relationships
- sexual positivity (2SLGBTQI+)
Deadline for Proposals March 25, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
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2023 WILDFIRE TRAINING FUND
The Training Fund under the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate (FMWCC) program provides time-limited contribution funding, ending in 2026-2027, to support the implementation of wildfire training projects that increase firefighting capacity and build community capacity to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to wildfires.
Deadline for Proposals February 1, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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ATHLETICS FOR ALL PROGRAM
The vision for Athletics For All is to increase capacity for participation in the sport, to be more inclusive, to increase awareness of the sport, and ultimately grow the sport among all Canadians and specifically within the two targeted communities of newcomers to Canada and athletes with a disability.
Deadline for Proposals February 4, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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2023 ARCTIC INSPIRATION PRIZE
The Arctic Inspiration Prize inspires team building and encourages the development of projects that deliver near-term benefit to Arctic communities. By enabling teams to carry out projects and celebrating their achievements, others can be inspired to do the same.
Deadline for Proposals February 5, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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LOW CARBON ECONOMY CHALLENGE FUND
The Challenge Fund provides funding to a wide range of applicants to support the deployment of proven, low-carbon technologies that will result in material GHG emissions across sectors. There is now only one stream under the Challenge Fund.
Deadline for Proposals February 8, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE INITIATIVE
The Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI) is a national merit-based contributions funding program from Infrastructure Canada that funds projects focused on key Government of Canada research and data priorities related to housing, infrastructure and communities.
Deadline for Proposals February 9, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE 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 February 9, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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ParticipACTION COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
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 February 13, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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CPRA'S GREEN JOBS INITIATIVE
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) has secured Government of Canada funding via Parks Canada to support a two-year “green jobs” program for youth. This program will provide direct financial support (via wage subsidies) to local governments and other sector organizations, reaching nearly 280 jobs that focus on green career-related activities.
Deadline for Proposals February 16, 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
National Electeds Call: Dealing with Climate Pushback, February 1 at 12 noon
Rural and Small Communities Call: Improving Rural Municipal Climate Plans, February 23 at 12 noon
Webinar: Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action - Nature-Based Solutions, February 24, 11 am
Introduction to Climate Caucus
Click here for the Climate Caucus Calendar
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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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