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Only two days left to apply for Fora's Rise on Boards and Rise on Boards+ program!
The Rise on Boards program is open to young women and gender-marginalized youth in Canada between the ages of 18-29. Participants gain access to an incredible, experiential leadership opportunity through a one-year placement on a non-profit board, a comprehensive training program that covers board essentials, leadership skills, DEI, and more, and access to 1-1 mentorship opportunities. Applications are open till April 10th 2025, 23:59 pm (ET).
The Rise on Boards+ program expands accessibility through a flexible, self-guided model, offering training modules, workshops, and resources that participants can engage with at their own pace. The program equips participants with the skills and tools to identify and pursue non-profit board opportunities while balancing other commitments. By fostering a supportive environment through group coaching and peer networking, RB+ empowers gender-marginalized youth to develop leadership potential and contribute to transformative change in decision-making spaces across Canada. Applications are open till April 10th 2025, 23:59 pm (ET).
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications are open to individuals who:
· Reside in Canada for the duration of the program (June 2025 till October 2025)
· Identify as young women or gender-marginalized youth
· Are between the ages of 18-29 during the duration of the program
The program is open to any community leader – no college/university experience is required. We invite participants to apply from underrepresented communities, in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or person of colour and/or participants from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
| | NTPC & NT HYDRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS | | |
The GNWT is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public in NWT who wish to be considered for appointment to the Boards of Directors of Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and NT Hydro. This is an initial step to renew and strengthen the governance of NTPC and NT Hydro.
We hope this information will be of interest to your Government, community, or organization. Ultimately, the goal is to build a diverse and experienced board that represents the people of the NWT, with an emphasis on Indigenous and regional representation. The GNWT will be accepting applications until May 15, 2025.
To know more about this opportunity, visit: https://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/en/ntpc-and-nt-hydro-board-public-expression-interest
| | ACTIVATE NT YOUTH MICROGRANTS | | |
Are you a young leader with a big idea for recreation in your community?
Activate NT is offering $5,000 microgrants to youth (ages 15-24) across the NWT to plan and run their own recreation projects-whether that's a sports camp, a music event, a crafting workshop, a hide-tanning camp, or something entirely new!
This is your chance to make a real impact, gain leadership experience, and bring a project to life that reflects what recreation means to you and your community. You'll also receive support from a mentor and attend a fully funded training event to help turn your idea into reality.
The application deadline is May 16, so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Click here for more information.
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FIREARMS BYLAW TEMPLATE AND GUIDE
Is your community looking to regulate the transportation and discharge of firearms? Our new Firearms Bylaw Template provides a robust starting point for drafting tailored and enforceable bylaws.
Why use this resource?
- Customizable Framework: Easily adapt the template to reflect your community's unique needs and priorities.
- Comprehensive Support: Includes detailed instructions to guide you through defining terms, setting penalties, and specifying enforcement areas.
- Alignment Ready: Designed to integrate with federal and territorial legislation, ensuring a strong foundation for compliance.
This resource helps communities save time while creating specific, enforceable, and legally sound bylaws. Empower your community with clear, effective regulations for a safer future!
Access the Template and Instructions on the NWTAC Bylaws Toolkit
| | MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | | |
VACANCIES
MUNICIPAL POSITIONS/PROPOSALS AVAILABLE
Manager, Human Resources
Where: Town of Fort Smith
Contact: reception@fortsmith.ca
Closes: April 18, 2025
The Town of Fort Smith is seeking a highly skilled Manager, Human Resources, to lead and oversee the Town’s human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, occupational health and safety, and wellness initiatives. The Manager ensures HR policies and programs align with legislative requirements and the Town’s organizational goals, fostering an inclusive and high-performing workforce.
Director, Public Works & Infrastructure
Where: Yellowknives Dene First Nation
Contact: hr@ykdene.com
Closes: April 24, 2025
The Director is directly responsible for the effective and efficient management of all aspects of public works and infrastructure for YKDFN. This includes, but is not limited to, infrastructure planning and development, financial and policy development and implementation, and community projects. This position is located in the community of Dettah, Monday to Friday.
Director of Environment
Where: Yellowknives Dene First Nation
Contact: hr@ykdene.com
Closes: April 24, 2025
The Director is responsible for the overall management of all aspects of the environment division which includes but not limited to management of natural resources, regulatory and environmental monitoring. The position will also be responsible for planning, leading and managing the environmental strategic goals of the YKDFN are implemented to ensure traditional and natural resources are met for long term use for our people.
Check for job openings with various NWT Municipalities without a closing date on the LGANT website. Positions are available with many communities.
Click here to see the current job openings
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VACANCIES
Interested in applying for a GNWT Board Position? Check out the current and upcoming vacancies.
| | WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS | | |
ONLINE CLIMATE CHANGE COURSES
We’re excited to share that Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Public Service Climate Literacy suite is now open to all Canadians! These engaging courses provide essential knowledge on how climate change impacts us and how we can take action to adapt and mitigate its effects.
These courses are designed to help all Canadians build climate literacy, drawing on the expertise of national leaders and Indigenous perspectives. We encourage you to take the Climate Literacy Foundations course today and challenge yourself to complete all three (~7 hours total). Please share with your networks to help strengthen our collective commitment to climate action!
For feedback or questions, reach out to eees-seea@ec.gc.ca.
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CAPITAL PROJECT APPLICATIONS
The Active Transportation Fund supports the development and enhancement of active transportation networks to provide Canadians with the opportunity to safely and affordably reach destinations by active modes of transportation. Eligible projects include the construction or improvement of sidewalks, multi-use paths, and bike lanes. A minimum of 10% of the funding will be allocated to projects benefiting Indigenous communities.
Applications for capital projects will be accepted through HICC’s Funding Portal until February 26, 2025, while applications from eligible Indigenous applicants will continue to be accepted until April 9, 2025.
To assist potential applicants in determining eligibility and preparing an
application for capital funding, the Active Transportation Fund has provided
guidance materials on its website, including:
If you have any questions, please email (ATF-FTA@infc.gc.ca).
The launch of the Rural Transit Solutions Fund’s Capital Project stream intake was also announced. We encourage you to visit the Rural Transit Solutions Fund’s webpage for more information on funding parameters.
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COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS
The Legislative Assembly Calendar is frequently updated. Please review the calendar for current updates on Upcoming Events, including Public Meetings, Briefings, and Reviews.
The public and media can attend as observers or follow online at www.ntassembly.ca, the Assembly’s Facebook, or Youtube.
Upcoming:
Public Briefing on Healthcare Sustainability and Accountability
Fri, Apr 25 2025, 8:30 - 10 am, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Location: Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly
The Social Development Committee will receive a public briefing on Healthcare Sustainability and Accountability with Dr. Courtney Howard, NWT Medical Association from 8:30 - 10 am, and a public briefing on Healthcare System Sustainability Unit with NWT Premier R.J. Simpson from 10:30 am - 12 pm.
The public and media can attend as observers or follow online at www.ntassembly.ca, the Assembly’s Facebook, or YouTube.
Public Briefing on Primary Healthcare Reform
Wed, Apr 30 2025, 1:30 - 3 pm
Location: Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly
The Social Development Committee will receive a public briefing on Primary Healthcare Reform with the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services.
The public and media can attend as observers or follow online at www.ntassembly.ca, the Assembly’s Facebook, or YouTube.
YEAR AT-A-GLANCE
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