Education, Culture and Employment

NWT artists and creatives are invited to apply for arts project grants from the GNWT

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is accepting proposals for its NWT Arts Council Grants from artists and organizations planning visual, literary, media and performing arts projects, artwork, or events in the Northwest Territories (NWT) from April 2023 to March 2024.

The application deadline is October 31, 2022 at 5 p.m.

The maximum funding amount is $15,000 and funding must be spent by March 31, 2024.

This funding supports and encourages the ongoing professional development, artistic work, and public presentation on a project-specific basis.

PWNHC featuring weaving workshops and artist demonstration and talk

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) will be hosting several events in October with local artist Cathie Harper to promote her exhibit of handcrafted woven creations called ‘Interwoven’.

October 1: Boxboard Ornaments Workshops

Learn basic weaving techniques and how to make boxboard ornaments with Cathie. Two sessions are available for registration at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 pm, with limited drop-in space also available. This event is free of charge.

GNWT issuing one-time additional payment for Senior Home Heating Subsidy recipients

In response to the rising cost of living, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will be issuing a one-time additional payment for 2022-2023 recipients of the Senior Home Heating Subsidy. This additional payment, ranging from $400 to $800 depending on the community the senior lives in, is for the 2022-2023 year only.

Seniors who have already been approved for 2022-2023 do not need to re-apply for the additional one-time payment; it will be issued directly to the heating supplier on record.

GNWT Releases Polytechnic University Facilities Master Plan

The Polytechnic University Facilities Master Plan (FMP) was released today by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

The FMP is a comprehensive document that provides Northwest Territories (NWT) residents with a picture of what the future polytechnic university will look like. It includes proposals for infrastructure enhancements and expansions at all three campuses – Inuvik, Fort Smith and Yellowknife – and across a network of community learning centres.

GNWT launches Francophone Stream of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) now has a stream specifically for Francophone applicants. Prospective Francophone nominees can apply to the program themselves if they are currently employed by an NWT employer or live abroad but have a valid job offer from an NWT employer.

The NTNP will now have three streams: Employer-Driven, Business and Francophone.

GNWT releases Full of Feelings book in celebration of International Literacy Day

To celebrate International Literacy Day the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to launch the children’s book, Full of Feelings, in many of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) official languages.

This book, written and illustrated in the Northwest Territories (NWT), is a resource for families with young children to offer understanding of the importance of their feelings and emotions. The book also offers ways families can help children with their emotions.

GNWT announces changes to Employer Driven Stream of Northwest Territories Nominee Program

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has modified the eligibility criteria and guidelines for the Employer Driven Stream of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). These changes provide more flexibility for employers and ensure the program and processes are user-friendly.

Have Your Say on the Strategic Plan on French Language Communications and Services

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on experiences with government services and communications in French.

The engagement is part of the evaluation of the Strategic Plan on French Language Communications and Services 2018-2023, which is conducted every five years by a third-party contractor.

The contractor, Grant Thornton, will conduct in-person engagement sessions in Hay River and Yellowknife. These sessions will take place in French.

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