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WILDFIRE RESOURCES
Wildfire season is here. Do you have your emergency checklist ready? Tanks of gas full? What do you need for your pets? What do you need for your community?
You can go to the link below to get this and other updated wildfire resources to keep you and your community prepared.
WILDFIRE POSTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, AND RADIO SCRIPTS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
Link to Wildfire Resources Toolkit
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BOARD/ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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CANADIAN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT
Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program is conducting a legislative review of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and invites you to participate.
They are engaging with stakeholders in April and would like to discuss how the CNWA affects your work. They are also interested in hearing any suggestions you may have regarding potential enhancements to the Act or recommendations on refining its implementation.
If you are interested, they will arrange a virtual meeting with a list of discussion questions to guide the conversation. However, your comments on any aspect of the CNWA or its implementation are valuable.
For some contextual information, the CNWA came into force on August 28th, 2019. This legislation employs a regulatory framework to address potential interferences in navigable waters, including works, human-made obstructions, and prohibited activities such as the throwing or depositing of materials and dewatering. As stated in the Act, there is a requirement for a review to be completed before the end of the fifth year after the Act comes into force, which would be August 27, 2024.
You are also welcome to provide feedback on the discussion paper, which is open for comments until May 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact them at TC.CNWAreview-ExamenLENC.TC@tc.gc.ca.
Click here to access the review and for more information
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NEW APPOINTMENT
Congratulations to Gerry Kisoun, newly appointed Commissioner of the Northwest Territories! We wish you the best in your new role.
Many thanks to Honourable Margaret Thom, outgoing Commissioner, for your dedication and contribution to the North. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with you.
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UPCOMING VACANCIES
Interested in applying for a GNWT Board Position. Check out the upcoming vacancies.
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BOARD SEAT OPEN
YKCF is seeking expressions of interest from people who have a passion, capacity and enthusiasm to join their board and work collaboratively with other volunteers and our staff to advance the strategic goals of the Foundation.
This year, YKCF is prioritizing applications from those that have experience in financial management, accounting and fundraising.
Board terms begin/renew at the Annual General Meeting (May of each year) and directors are elected to serve 1-3 year terms. Directors may serve up to 3 consecutive terms. The board of directors meets 7 times per year. Board members are also expected to contribute to standing committees and other ad-hoc projects. Time commitments run on an average of 3-7 hours per month.
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024
Click here to apply or for more information
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WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS | |
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GMF LEARNING CENTRE
Webinar: Navigating equitable climate adaptation in Canadian municipalities
Explore municipal climate adaptation across Canada and discover the landscape of equitable climate action in the GMF webinar on May 16.
Click here to register and access the training
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REGISTER NOW FOR AC2024!
June 6-9, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta — FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show is your chance to network with other local leaders from Canada's rural, northern, and remote regions to our country’s biggest cities—with people who are focused on the same municipal issues and who have faced similar challenges. This is FCM’s conference strength.
Click here to register and for more information
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BUILDING OPERATORS TRAINING | |
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SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AWARD
Applications are now open for FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. The awards honour the most innovative and sustainable initiatives in Canadian cities and communities of all sizes. Award categories range from sustainable buildings to climate adaptation and recognize projects that achieve social, economic and secondary environmental benefits and integrate anti-racism, equity and inclusion and reconciliation principles
Click here to apply or for more information
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YELLOWKNIFE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Yellowknife Community Foundation provides student awards to deserving students across the North.
The scholarship application portal deadline is May 31, 2024
Click here to apply or for more information
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MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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MUNICIPAL POSITIONS/PROPOSALS AVAILABLE
Check for job openings with no closing date on the LGANT website.
- Corporate Services Supervisor
- Housing Development Coordinator
- Building Maintainer
- Community Services Coordinator
- Elders Support Workers
- Gathering Place Support Workers
- Full-time Senior Lifeguard
- Project Officer
- Senior Administrative Officer
Click here for more information
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DELINE GOT'INE GOVERNMENT | |
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ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGES FUND
The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) invests in environmental solutions when individuals or companies intentionally or unintentionally harm the environment. The EDF receives money from fines, penalties, court orders, and voluntary payments resulting from environmental violations and uses it to fund priority projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment.
Deadline for Applications May 30, 2024
Click here for more information
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FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING | |
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BUILD AND MOBILIZE FOUNDATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE KNOWLEDGE PROGRAM
This new program will address gaps in foundational knowledge by developing and evaluating wildland fire risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies and technologies that support Indigenous peoples, local and provincial/territorial governments, and fire management agencies to reduce wildfire risk in the face of a changing climate.
Deadline for Proposals May 14, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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SUSTAINABLE JOBS TRAINING FUND
This funding opportunity aims to support a series of training projects that will help workers upgrade or gain new skills for jobs in the low-carbon economy. The fund will focus on low-carbon energy and carbon management, green buildings and retrofits, as well as electric vehicle maintenance and charging infrastructure.
Deadline for Proposals May 15, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK FUND (DWF)
The Capacity Building Grant stream supports grassroots Indigenous charities, programs, communities, and initiatives (artists and makers) with the potential for significant impact. This grant stream commits to multi-year relationships which increase the capacity, networks, programs, and profile of the partners selected.
Deadline for Proposals May 17, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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CARES ACROSS CANADA GRANT
Eager to break new ground in supporting caregivers in your organization? This grant program can provide substantial support, including:
- A grant to establish the CARES program within your organization.
- Intensive training (10+ hours) from our CARES Founders.
- Extensive support throughout program delivery and companion workbooks for both staff and caregivers.
Deadline for Proposals May 19, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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IMPACT GRANTS
The Impact Funding Solutions is offering grants to empower businesses and nonprofits to drive positive change in their communities.
Deadline for Proposals May 31, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES (BFC) AWARD PROGRAM
The Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) Award Program helps communities evaluate how bicycle friendly their community is, celebrate progress, and work toward achieving higher-level awards over time.
Deadline for Proposals August 2, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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EV CHARGE UP PROGRAM
The EV Charge Up Program by Indigenous Clean Energy will provide financial rebates to increase EV infrastructure projects in public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, and light-duty vehicle fleets.
Deadline for Proposals August 31, 2024 or all funds allocated
Click here to apply and for more information
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NDN COLLECTIVE’S COMMUNITY ACTION FUND
The Community Action Fund is a one-time, short-term grant for direct action initiatives that will help further Indigenous Peoples’ mobilization strategies as it relates to the defense, development, and decolonization of our peoples and the planet.
Deadline for Proposals October 31, 2024
Click here to apply and for more information
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TOURISM GROWTH PROGRAM
The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) aims to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and medium-sized businesses, and non-profit organizations to develop local tourism products and experiences that position Canada as an all-seasons destination of choice for domestic and international travelers.
Any questions can be directed to the Northwest Territories Regional Office by phone (867-669-2608) or operations@cannor.gc.ca
Deadline for Proposals undisclosed
Click here to apply and for more information
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UPDATED GMF FUNDING
Starting February 7, 2024, new funding is available through the Green Municipal Fund for constructing sustainable municipal buildings, community energy systems, waste-to-energy projects, fleet electrification and more.
Deadline for Proposals ongoing
Click here to apply and for more information
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UNNWT’S EMERGENCY FUNDING PROGRAM
United Way NWT has launched its Emergency Recovery Fund program to provide funding for eligible recipients engaged in ongoing work to address the continued impacts of last summer’s wildfire season.
Deadline for Proposals - Review done on 25th of each month
Click here to apply and for more information
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GREEN COMMUNITIES CANADA - 2024 LIVING CITIES FUND
The Demonstrate Stream supports community organizations across Canada to create new, small-scale green infrastructure projects in their communities.
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Please complete this short survey to be considered for funding.
- Any questions can be directed to the Green Communities Canada Green Infrastructure Program Lead, Jenn McCallum, at jmccallum@greencommunitiescanada.org
Deadline for Proposals undisclosed
Click here for more information
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CMHC'S INDIGENOUS SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
The Indigenous Skills Training Program (IST) supports partner-led activities to enhance skills and capacity development, aiming to improve housing outcomes on-reserve.
Deadline for Proposals ongoing
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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Beyond Talk, Towards Action: Climate Caucus Summit 2024
This important annual event brings together local elected leaders representing communities of all sizes from coast to coast to coast to discuss and workshop practical local climate solutions. May 17 - 10 am to 4 pm MT
Click here to register or for more information
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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
Electeds Call Drop-In
Drop-in calls are an opportunity to bring forward any issues or challenges you are currently facing to the group. This is an open space to check in and chat about whatever is on your mind at the moment. If you have any specific topics you want to bring to the call, please email alex@climatecaucus.ca.
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 12 pm MT
Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on your community and taking action on climate change? Are you eager to learn more about how municipalities can play a crucial role in addressing climate change while increasing affordability? Join Climate Caucus for this webinar series!
You can sign up for any of these FREE events. The next in the series is
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11 am MT - Governance
Click here to register and see events at the Climate Caucus Calendar
Introduction to Climate Caucus
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GNWT EMERGENCY PLAN UPDATES | |
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Yellowknife (April 22, 2024) – The GNWT has announced updates to the NWT Emergency Plan, including Evacuation and Hosting Guidelines and an Emergency Communications Protocol, ahead of the 2024 high-risk season.
Click here for more information
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS | |
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COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS
Check the Legislative Assembly Calendar for Upcoming Events, including Public Meetings, Briefings, and Reviews.
Public Presentation from the Mental Health Act Review Board
Wed, May 8 2024, 7 - 9 pm
Location: Det’anchogh Kų́é (Eagle Room), Legislative Assembly
Tune in as the Social Development Committee receives a public presentation from the Mental Health Act Review Board.
The public and media can attend, observe, or watch the meeting online at www.ntassembly.ca, the Legislative Assembly’s Facebook, and YouTube.
YEAR AT-A-GLANCE
Click here for more information.
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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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