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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ORIENTATION | |
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MEETING THE NEW CABINET AND MEMBERS!
We are excited to start our work with the new Legislative Assembly! On December 14, the NWTAC had the privilege of meeting with the newly elected MLAs for Orientation. As we welcome the 20th Legislative Assembly and a promising new partnership, we are pleased to see returning faces, new faces, and familiar faces!
MLAs have taken various paths to get where they are now, and we were delighted to see that many MLAs, despite their varied career choices, had served on Municipal Councils before taking on their roles as MLAs.
Raised hands are all the MLAs who have served in Municipal Government!
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SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY WEEK IN OTTAWA!
The NWTAC Board visited Parliament Hill in late November to advocate for NWT Communities. As a member of FCM, the NWTAC President joined with municipal leaders across the country to meet with over 100 MPs to discuss key issues facing the north, including Housing and Community Infrastructure. The focus for NWT Communities is clear – funding and resources for housing and infrastructure, recreation, public safety, water, sewer, and waste removal are essential for strong communities.
Federal funding is necessary to deliver these core services to Canadians and our communities in the North. Talks also included Budget 2024 priorities, the Municipal Growth Framework, and rural and Northern issues. The scope of issues and the strength of FCM reflect the need for the North and municipalities across Canada.
We celebrate the success of Advocacy Week and look forward to continued collaboration and positive outcomes for our communities!
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HAMLET ELECTIONS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Congratulations to Mayor Jordan McLeod of Aklavik, Mayor Erwin Elias of Tuktoyaktuk, and Mayor Douglas Yallee of Tulita!
Congratulations to the new and returning councillors in Aklavik, Fort Liard, Fort McPherson, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Tuktoyaktuk, Tulita, and Ulukhaktok for their December 11 election wins!
The Hamlet of Enterprise elections will be held on February 13. Nominations opened on January 2, 2024.
2023 Hamlet Election Results
Click here to see the master election calendar
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BOARD/ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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ENERGY PARTNERSHIP TABLE KICK-OFF MEETING
Are you a community government, Indigenous government, or Indigenous organization trying to lead, support, or advance energy projects or energy efficiency in your community or region?
Are you a funder, agency, utility, consultant, NGO, academic, or business with energy expertise and resources that could benefit NWT communities?
Join us on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 2 to 4 pm for the first meeting of a new partnership table that will foster practical, community-driven action on energy transition in the NWT.
Our Energy Community Liaison, Marjolaine, will briefly present the Energy Partnership Table approach, then seek input on how the table can best help communities share information, identify and advance their energy priorities, and ultimately better target and leverage available funding and supports. We look forward to working together and building strength and continuity through networking and collaborative action.
Interested? Connect with Marjolaine at marjolaine@nwtac.com or (867) 873-8359 for details.
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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 | |
FINANCIAL AWARENESS FOR NON-PROFITS | |
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SELF-PACED PROGRAM
Explore nine entrepreneurial revenue strategies that non-profits and charities can attract or develop. From maximizing traditional non-profit revenue streams like grants, donations and events, to unlocking new opportunities for earned revenue like fee for service, social enterprise, asset development, and "win-win" partnerships.
Click here for more information and to enroll
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CLIMATE ACTION AND AWARENESS | |
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SHAPING THE FUTURE: INTEGRATING ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AND RECONCILIATION IN GREEN MUNICIPAL FUND INITIATIVES
Explore AREI+R's role in GMF initiatives for sustainable municipal development. Learn key strategies, insights, and socio-economic benefits.
Environmental challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, making today's climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts vital in reducing current and future inequities. As local governments manage essential services, social systems, and infrastructure, recognizing and addressing these vulnerabilities is critical. This webinar will explore how AREI+R principles can be a catalyst for addressing these challenges within GMF initiatives.
Join the webinar on January 25, 2024, from 11 am – noon
Click here to watch the webinar or for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES EXTENDED | |
END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE | |
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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
Click here to apply and for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
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NATIONAL ANTI-RACISM FUND (NARF)’S PROJECTS GRANTS
Applications are being accepted for the second round of the National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Projects Grants from organizations working on anti-racism projects in Canada between March 2024 and March 2025. The Fund is one way that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination.
Deadline for Applications January 8, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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ENERGY INNOVATION PROGRAM – SMART GRIDS
The Energy Innovation Program’s Smart Grid call for proposals will provide support to the key technology, market, and regulatory innovations that address barriers in order to scale pilot projects into grid-wide deployments.
Deadline for Proposals January 10, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
This program provides funding to local documentary heritage organizations for projects that increase access to, and awareness of holdings, and/or increase capacity to keep and preserve Canada's documentary heritage.
Deadline for Proposals January 11, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS PROGRAM
The Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program is a grants and contributions program that seeks to:
- increase public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- support new partnerships to advance action
- identify and implement innovative initiatives to drive progress on the SDGs
Deadline for Proposals January 12, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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FOR INDIGENOUS BY INDIGENOUS (FIBI) PROGRAM
The National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI) will provide financial resources to support “For Indigenous, by Indigenous” (FIBI) housing solutions for urban, rural, and northern Indigenous Peoples.
Deadline for Proposals January 12, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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TD FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION GRANT
Founded by TD Bank Group in 1990, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national charity that funds environmental projects across Canada.
.The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs.
Deadline for Proposals January 15, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION | |
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YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAM - STREAM 1: INCUBATOR AND CAPACITY BUILDING
This program aims to build capacity in communities to implement an upstream youth substance use prevention model that follows the guiding principles and key steps of the IPM; support the Canadian implementation of the IPM; and, support the subsequent knowledge development and exchange based on the evaluation of the IPM in the Canadian context.
Deadline for Proposals January 15, 2024
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NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ACTION
This year’s call for proposals is aimed at organizations supporting environmental initiatives that will involve and empower Indigenous Peoples and communities and enhance climate adaptation by respectfully applying and protecting Indigenous knowledge systems.
Deadline for Proposals January 18, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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DISTRESS LINE EQUITY FUND 2023-2024
Through this time-limited funding opportunity, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) aims to support eligible distress lines and centres that provide crisis services to help address distress line sector gaps in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Deadline for Proposals January 22, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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COMMEMORATING THE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION – CELEBRATION AND COMMEMORATION PROGRAM
This Program aims to provide access to celebrations across Canada to enable all Canadians to appreciate Canada’s cultural, ethnic, linguistic and geographic diversity; provide access to commemorations and celebrations of national significance to all Canadians to recognize Canada’s notable people, places, symbols, anniversaries and accomplishments; and create opportunities for all Canadians to participate in national celebrations and commemorations that contribute to building a sense of pride and belonging to Canada.
Deadline for Proposals January 23, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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SEARCH AND RESCUE NEW INITIATIVES FUND
The intent of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) is to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and innovation of search and rescue activities as they relate to the response and prevention objectives of search and rescue in Canada.
Deadline for Proposals January 24, 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
Engaging Marginalized Communities in Municipal Climate Planning, January 10, 10:00 am
Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action, January 15, 11 am
Electeds-Only Call: Leveraging storytelling to catalyze climate action at the local level, January 17, 12 noon
Introduction to Climate Caucus
Click here for the Climate Caucus Calendar
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY UPDATE | |
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS | |
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COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS
Session resumed on December 8 with the Swearing-In Ceremony and the new Speaker, Premier, Cabinet and MLAs will go through Orientation until the first Committee Week starts on January 15.
YEAR AT-A-GLANCE
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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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