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NWTAC - NEWS AND UPDATES

NWTAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

It's happening! The 57th NWTAC AGM is confirmed for Hay River from February 29 to March 2, 2024. Are you registered? Hotel booked? Do you have resolutions to submit? Have you checked out the AGM page on our website?

2024 First Call for Resolutions - Cover Letter and Guidelines

Click here for more information

ELECTIONS

TERRITORIAL ELECTIONS

QUESTIONS AND FORUMS FOR CANDIDATES

The Northwest Territories Association of Communities (NWTAC) has posed a series of questions to candidates for Member of Legislative Assembly in the forthcoming territorial election on November 14, 2023. These questions include a concentration on the perpetual annual funding gap of $40 million affecting communities in the Northwest Territories, prioritizing community governments, and resiliency toward climate change

As responses are received, they are posted to the NWTAC Advocacy Page.

Additionally, the NWTAC has invited all candidates to attend a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, November 8. This will allow our members to understand the candidates and where they stand on various issues vital to communities.

Click here for more information

HAMLET ELECTIONS

HAMLET ELECTIONS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Elections will be held in nine hamlets in December. Nominations close at 3 p.m. on November 13.

Click here to see the election calendar and key dates

BOARD/ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BDIC/PROSPER NWT

BDIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The BDIC, to become Prosper NWT, is recruiting new members to serve on its Board. As a director, you can help businesses start, grow, and thrive in the NWT.

Deadline for Applications November 30, 2023

Click here to apply and for more information

FUNDING FOR NWT PRIORITIES

COMMUNITY CLIMATE RESILIENCE

EJ4CLIMATE GRANT PROGRAM

For this third grant cycle of EJ4Climate, the CEC is calling for project proposals that will advance community-driven strategies in support of environmental justice and community resilience to the impacts of extreme weather events in urban areas

Deadline for Proposals November 9, 2023

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WORKSHOPS, TOOLKITS, AND EVENTS

RECONCILIATION

ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND RECONCILIATION RESOURCE HUB

Reflective of the recently developed anti-racist and equity commitment, FCM is dedicated to delivering resources, tools and support to help municipalities drive impact in these areas.

This hub provides best practices, success stories and a multitude of resources to support municipalities across Canada in their anti-racism, equity, inclusion and Reconciliation work.

Click here to access the tools

CLIMATE ACTION AND AWARENESS

CLIMATE ACTION GUIDEBOOK

The Small and Rural Communities Climate Action Guidebook can help small municipalities overcome challenges related to local climate planning. The guide was produced by the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program, delivered by FCM and ICLEI Canada – Local Governments for Sustainability.

Click here to watch the recording

FUNDING DEADLINES EXTENDED

FOOD WASTE

FOOD WASTE PREVENTION AND DIVERSION

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking project proposals that target research and capacity-building opportunities for reducing and/or diverting food and other organic waste from landfills. Project outcomes with the ability to be leveraged by others across Canada to support policy, program or project development are encouraged.

Deadline for Applications November 14, 2023

Click here to apply and for more information

FUNDING DEADLINES APPROACHING

ON THE LAND

NWT ON THE LAND COLLABORATIVE

The Collaborative supports projects that:

Get people out on the land.
Connect community members to their land, culture, languages, and traditions;
Build or strengthen partnerships;
Enhance community capacity, and
Are sustainable.

Deadline for Applications November 3, 2023

Click here to apply and for more information

END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

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.

Deadline for Proposals November 3, 2023

Click here to apply and for more information

COMMUNITY CLIMATE RESILIENCE

EJ4CLIMATE GRANT PROGRAM

Deadline for Applications November 9, 2023

Click here to apply or for more information

To receive our full weekly grants listing, email info@nwtac.com for more info!

GOVERNANCE

CLIMATE CHANGE

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

CC - Electeds-Only Call

Wednesday, November 8, 11:00 am

HCL (Help Cities Lead) Steering Committee

Wednesday, November 15, 3:30 pm

Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action - ENERGY

Monday, November 20, 11:00 am

Introduction to Climate Caucus

Click here for the Climate Caucus Calendar

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS

COMMITTEE EVENTS AND BRIEFINGS

Session resumes on December 8.

YEAR AT-A-GLANCE

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CORONAVIRUS TOOLKIT

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