The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications from Indigenous governments in the NWT, community governing authorities, non-government organizations and the Health and Social Services Authorities for the 2023 Healthy Choices Fund.

$400,000 is available to fund health promotion and prevention activities that support NWT communities and their residents.  For 2023, an additional $410,000 is also available to support the health and wellbeing of NWT seniors through age friendly communities and to reduce the harms of alcohol use.

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to share information about the voluntary supports available for Northwest Territories children, youth, and families through the health and social services system. There are several voluntary support services in place that are based on the prevention of negative outcomes. Community Social Workers are available to assist individuals and families in accessing them.

March is Nutrition Month! The link between food and good health cannot be underestimated. Registered dietitians play a vital role in nutrition guidance that supports the unique needs of NWT residents.

Eating a variety of healthy food each day helps to manage weight, prevent illness, and promote overall wellbeing.

This Nutrition Month, practice healthy eating by:

The Government of the Northwest Territories is making an amendment to the Vital Statistics Regulations to enter into an information sharing agreement with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC). The information sharing agreement will assist in registering Inuvialuit with IRC on birth, thus enabling their enrollment to the Inuvialuit Trust on attaining the age of 18.

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Today, Minister of Health and Social Services Julie Green, tabled the NWT Supported Living Review Report and the Department of Health and Social Services Response to the Supported Living Review in the Legislative Assembly.

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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to equitable levels of supported living services. We want to help them live as independently as possible in their own homes, or in accommodations provided by a supported living service provider.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, released the Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services Work Plan this week. The work plan outlines how and what the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will do to build a strong continuum of coordinated and easily accessible addictions supports for all residents.

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Today, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) released its sixth free mental health and wellness box to Northwest Territories (NWT) youth. These boxes are being made available as part of the My Voice My Choice campaign for youth wellness.

The theme of this month’s box is “Taking Care of Our Land.” Youth aged 13-18 and organizations who serve them can request a box by emailing mha@gov.nt.ca.