Education, Culture and Employment

Call for applications from arts organizations for operating and large project funding

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Arts Operating Fund and Large Arts Project Fund for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The Arts Operating Fund provides financial and developmental support to arts organizations that operate year-round in the Northwest Territories. This funding supports costs for staffing, program administration, and expenses related to operating artist-run centres, public galleries, performing arts venues and art spaces.

Celebrating 2022-2023 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Award Recipients

The Government of the Northwest Territories is proud to recognize the 2022-2023 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification award recipients. The awards include the Top Graduating Apprentice Award, Top Interprovincial Red Seal Mark Award, Top Mark Recipients, and Certified Journeypersons.

The application deadline to showcase your artwork at the PWNHC has been extended

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is accepting submissions from NWT artists, craftspeople, curators, and groups to display their art in the Mezzanine Gallery art exhibit space in 2024.

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.

Submissions are evaluated by the Art Selection Committee, which is made up of PWNHC staff and community members. The PWNHC will pay artists a standard exhibition fee and cover shipping expenses.

Join a Social Assistance Appeal Committee in your region

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking individuals from all regions to join Social Assistance Appeal Committees for three-year terms.

There are six regional Committees in the Northwest Territories. The Committees hear appeals from clients who disagree with decisions made by program staff regarding the Income Assistance program.

The Committees operate under the authority of the Social Assistance Act and may affirm, reverse, or vary a decision.

Apply with your resume and a one-page letter of interest to:

Changes coming to delivery of Child and Youth Counselling (CYC) services

Child and Youth Counselling (CYC) services have been revamped this school year to improve supports for students, youth and families in Northwest Territories (NWT) schools and communities. While students and families may see changes during the 2023-24 school year as the CYC service model changes, mental health services will still be available in schools and communities during this time. 

Monthly Music at the Museum

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and Music Teachers' Association of the Northwest Territories will be hosting a series of monthly live music performances from October 2023 to May 2024.

These events are intended to provide a space for local music students of all ages to gather and gain experience performing for an audience.  


Dates:

•          Sunday, Oct 29, 2023

•          Sunday, Nov 26, 2023

•          Sunday, Feb 25, 2024

•          Sunday, Mar 24, 2024

•          Sunday, April 7, 2024

GNWT updating assessment tools as part of JK-12 curriculum renewal

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released plans to update student assessment tools and practices as it works toward implementing the new adapted Northwest Territories (NWT) Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (JK-12) curriculum.

Assessment tools and practices include report cards, standardized tests, and exams. Educators assess student learning by gathering evidence about what students know, understand, and can do with their knowledge.

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