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2022 NWT AGM
After a very successful AGM, we are happy to present the Report To Council for Mayors, Chiefs, Councils, and staff to bring to their communities.
Report to Council
AGM Photos
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2022 ACCESSIBILITY AWARDS
This award is presented to a business in recognition of new or existing physical and/or non-physical accommodations that increase accessibility to services for the public. Community projects or services that promote accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities are also considered for the award.
The deadline to submit your nominations is November 10, 2022.
Award Nomination Form and Guidelines
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NWT MINISTERIAL LITERACY AWARDS
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the NWT Literacy Council are extending the nomination deadline for the annual NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards to November 30, 2022.
The deadline to submit your nominations is November 30, 2022.
Award Nomination Form and Guidelines
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WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, AND TOOLKITS | |
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RECOMMISSIONING COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
Hear about lessons learned from experts in recommissioning local facilities and learn the steps to help ensure your community’s building systems are working together at optimal levels for comfort and efficiency.
Click here for more information and to watch
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTION BOX
The theme of this month’s box is "Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention.” Youth aged 13-18, and organizations who serve them, can request a box by emailing mha@gov.nt.ca.
Click here for more information
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YOUTH WORKER SAFETY
Do you know a young worker? Are they prepared to work safely? Use this checklist to make sure they know everything a young worker needs to know to stay safe on the job!
Click here for more information
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CanNor's 2023-2024 Expression of Interest
CanNor has launched the Expression of Interest for projects beginning after April 1, 2023. Eligible Northern businesses and organizations interested in funding have until Wednesday, November 30 at 11:59 p.m. (YT) to submit project ideas.
Deadline to Submit Project Ideas November 30, 2022
Click here to apply and for more information
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INDIGENOUS OFF-DIESEL INITIATIVE
Are you or your team from a remote Indigenous community in Canada and want to become #CleanEnergy Champions? Apply to the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative second cohort
Deadline for Applications November 30, 2022
Click here to apply and for more information.
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COMMUNITY TREE GRANTS
The only national community greening, innovation and stewardship programs in the country.
Through this program, Tree Canada and partners offer funding and technical support to help start, upgrade, or achieve your greening goals through tree and shrub planting.
Deadline for Applications December 12, 2022
Click here to apply and for more information.
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GHG GRANT PROGRAM FOR GOVERNMENT
An application based non-repayable grant program designed to support greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction projects and initiatives for NWT community governments, municipalities, GNWT departments, and Indigenous governments (which includes band or tribal councils, land-claim organizations, development corporations and self-governments.
Deadline for Applications November 1, 2022
Click here to apply and for more information.
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2022 SMALL PROJECTS COMPONENT
The Department will prioritize funding to projects that help improve accessibility and safety for persons with disabilities in:
- shelters, for those experiencing violence and/or gender-based violence
- workplaces where persons with disabilities work/could work in the future
- Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) centres
- Indigenous projects to improve accessibility in Indigenous organizations.
Deadline for Applications November 1, 2022
Click here to apply and for more information.
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WAWANESA'S COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PREVENTION GRANT
The grant money is intended to increase community resiliency against the impacts of wildfires. The activities you propose in your project should be aimed at mitigating or preventing damages to your community caused by wildfires.
Deadline for Applications DECEMBER 1, 2022
Click here to apply and for more information.
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DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Funding for documentary heritage organizations across the country to help ensure that Canada's continuing memory is:
- documented
- preserved
- available to the public.
Deadline for Applications January 12, 2023
Click here to apply or for more information.
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TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION IN THE WASTE SECTOR
The CCAC Engagement Strategy for the Waste Sector aims to reduce methane emissions to a level consistent with a 1.5°C pathway by 2030 and to eliminate the open burning of waste, at the household and municipal scale. This call for proposals is seeking projects that help drive transformative action in the sector and support achievement of the CCAC’s goals.
Deadline for Applications October 26, 2022
Click here to apply and for more information.
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ADDICTIONS RECOVERY AND AFTERCARE FUND
This program provides funding to hire community-based counsellors who will support individuals living in, or working towards, recovery and/or support community-based addictions recovery and aftercare programming in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
A maximum of $750,000 is available each year under the program.
Deadline for Applications
September 2-March 31: Community governing authorities and non-government organizations
Click here to apply and for more information.
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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
Low-Energy, Affordable Housing - All Caucus Call During this webinar, you will see our new Low-Energy, Affordable Housing Handbook and learn about practical solutions, best practices, tools and critical initiatives that local governments can undertake to help address these challenges.
October 24, 12 noon
Click here to register
Electeds-Only Call - Connect with other elected officials in a meeting space where municipal leaders can raise issues and get practical help from colleagues.
November 3 at 12:00 noon
Introduction to Climate Caucus
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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SITTINGS | |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT | |
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PROVIDE YOUR INPUT
The GNWT is developing a Regional Economic Development Plan (REDP) for each administrative region in the NWT.
The REDPs will identify opportunities to grow existing businesses or start new businesses, to help increase economic diversification by supporting growth in the non-extractive sectors of the economy and will support the efforts made by the GNWT to ensure that the economy of the NWT recovers and emerges stronger from the challenges it has faced over recent years. More information on this initiative can be found here, including a Discussion Paper that provides background information.
The link to the survey is found here here and any information you provide will be held confidential and used only for the purposes of informing the development of the regional economic development plans
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Aurora College is looking for individuals interested in helping shape the future of post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories, including the transformation of Aurora College into a polytechnic university.
Deadline: October 25
Click here for more information and to apply.
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SOCIAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is looking for individuals to join the Social Assistance Appeal Committees for four-year terms. Members are needed to represent the North Slave, Sahtu, and Tłı̨chǫ Regions.
Deadline: Applications are accepted until all vacancies have been filled
Click here for more information and to apply.
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES | |
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OPEN NORTH
To support the effective use of data and technology at the local level in Canada, Open North is launching three new Communities of Practice and an online collaboration forum. These communities are composed of civil servants and Indigenous leaders from towns, cities, or regions all across Canada.
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
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