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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TOOLKIT | |
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TOOLKIT FOR THE EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators launched its “Toolkit for the Effective Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer”.
The Toolkit will help Executive Assistants gain a new perspective on their role and highlight their many benefits to the SAO/CAO, the organization, and the community. It also provides the SAO/CAO with some guidance on ways to build successful partnerships with their EA.
Get your copy of the toolkit here.
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ELECTIONS NWT OUTLINES RULES
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Elections NWT, Stephen Dunbar, has issued the first set of instructions for potential candidates in the upcoming territorial election, coinciding with the start of the pre-election period on June 4. More detail, and the instructions themselves, can be found on the Elections NWT website.
Click here for more information
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Green Municipal Fund in partnership with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC and New Market Funds has released the second edition of the Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Affordable Housing. This updated version, developed in collaboration with industry experts, delves deeper into the complexities of sustainable affordable housing
Click here for more information
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ARCTIC ENERGY ALLIANCE CALLS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO SAVE ENERGY AND $$
The Arctic Energy Alliance is launching three projects that can help organizations save on energy bills, and community governments are eligible. If you are interested in taking part, please fill out the short Expression of Interest form on the AEA’s website, and they will contact you to discuss the details and find out if the project is right for you.
Deadline To Apply July 3, 2023
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ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION | |
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AWARD FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION
The Award provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of an outstanding volunteer, community member or business that strives to make the NWT more inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities.
Deadline for Nominations June 30, 2023
Click here to nominate and for more information
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POST-SECONDARY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards. September 2023 to August 2024 academic year.
Deadline for Nominations August 1, 2023
Click here to register and for more information
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YOUNG AND NEW WORKER SAFETY ORIENTATION
Seasonal workers and summer students have the same rights to on-the-job training as any other worker. Check out the WSCC Orientation Guide.
Click here for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
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GREENHOUSE GAS GRANT PROGRAM FOR GOVERNMENT
This funding program is designed to support projects and initiatives by municipal, Indigenous and territorial governments that help to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Funding for this program is provided by the Government of the Northwest Territories and Government of Canada under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF)
Deadline for Proposals July 1, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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CATHERINE DONNELLY FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Catherine Donnelly Foundation has been established to provide a long-term way to serve specific community needs anywhere in Canada. Generally, The Catherine Donnelly Foundation will use its endowment to fund projects/programs that address community needs in three primary areas.
Adult Education for Social Change Initiatives
Environment Initiatives
Housing Initiatives
Deadline for letter of inquiry July 7, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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DISASTER MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION FUND - NEW INTAKE
The DMAF is a national, competitive, and merit-based contribution program intended to support infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards, such as floods, wildland fires, droughts and seismic events.
Deadline for applications July 19, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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INDIGENOUS LIBRARY PROGRAM
Little Free Library grants no-cost book-sharing boxes where needed most on tribal lands and in Indigenous communities in the United States and Canada. We work with Indigenous community leaders and members to place book exchanges in locations where book access is important to improving literacy.
No established deadline for applications
Click here to apply and for more information
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ASCNWT aims to remove barriers to ensure community members, volunteers, and youth have access to sport and recreation programming.
Applications accepted until no funds are left
Click here to apply and for more information
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUNDING
Community Engagement funding supports organizations undertaking remembrance initiatives, including commemorative activities or the development of commemorative materials.
Deadline for Proposals June 30, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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INDIGENOUS AND STAKEHOLDER CAPACITY
The CNSC’s Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund will help Indigenous Nations and communities, as well as stakeholders, gain the capacity necessary to engage in the CNSC’s regulatory processes prior to and throughout the lifecycle of nuclear facilities and activities in Canada in a variety of ways.
Deadline for Proposals June 30, 2023
Click here to apply and for more information
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HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND
The Housing Accelerator Fund provides incentive funding to local governments, encouraging initiatives aimed at increasing the housing supply.
* More information will be available in the coming weeks. Municipalities are encouraged to begin their application before the intake portal opens. *
Deadline for Proposals Summer, 2023
IMPORTANT! Start your action plan today to be ready to apply. There is a short application window once the client portal opens for application intake.
CMHC encourages you to start your action plan now.
Click here for more information
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WEBINAR FOR APPLICANTS
The CMHC webinar Preparing your municipal application for the Housing Accelerator Fund video recording hosted on May 31st is now available for viewing.
This webinar was packed with valuable insights from expert speakers. Whether you couldn't attend the live event or want to review the content, this recording is an excellent resource for deepening your understanding of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan Initiatives.
Click here to view the webinar
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UNITED WAY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
With the donors' financial help, United Way can provide funding to support various programs and services throughout NWT communities. People contribute to the United Way NWT because they know their gift will go a long way.
Deadline for Applications is undisclosed
Click here to apply or for more information
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT, MULTICULTURALISM, AND ANTI-RACISM INITIATIVES PROGRAM
The Events component of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program provides funding to community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination, or celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament.
Applications must be submitted at least 18 weeks prior to the proposed event start date
Click here to apply and for more information
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To receive our weekly grants listing, email info@nwtac.com for more info! | |
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PUBLIC SAFETY BULLETIN
The NWT Emergency Response Update is posted by the Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and summarizes the status, actions, and key messages of the GNWT/EMO emergency response. As new information becomes available, it will be posted in a Public Safety Bulletin in the GNWT Newsroom.
For the latest GNWT public safety information, including program and service updates, evacuation orders, and relevant links, please continue to visit the GNWT Public Safety page.
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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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