The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard: 2022 Anti-Poverty Roundtable report.
This report summarizes the main discussions and themes surrounding housing and homelessness discussed during the Anti-Poverty Roundtable held May 3-4, 2022 in Yellowknife and virtually.
Some of the topics explored at this year’s event include:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Anti-Poverty Fund. The annual $1.75 million Fund can be used to support poverty reduction initiatives in Northwest Territories (NWT) communities.
NWT Indigenous governments and community governing authorities, as well as non-government organizations who demonstrate partnership or support from an Indigenous or community governing authority, may apply for funding.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its latest Social Indicators COVID-19 Pandemic report. The report examines the social impacts of health measures taken to protect Northwest Territories (NWT) residents against COVID-19.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) invites all residents to help with renaming the Legacy Stanton building. The Stanton name transferred to the new facility when it opened in 2019. Legacy Stanton is a temporary name for the building that previously housed Stanton Territorial Hospital. As the building's reopening approaches, it's time to give it an official name.
Julie Green, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Accessibility Impact Awards.
This year’s recipients are:
Today, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) released its fifth 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 “Substance Use and Mental Health.” Youth aged 13-18, and organizations who serve them, can request a box by emailing mha@gov.nt.ca.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders (NWTCOL).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to accept applications for the Addictions Recovery Peer Support Fund.
The Addictions Recovery Peer Support Fund helps eligible organizations provide their own peer support programs, groups, and/or activities specific to addictions recovery and harm reduction approaches. There are two funding options and a total of $230,000 in funding available.
National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) takes place across Canada every year during the third week of November. National Addictions Awareness Week is an important opportunity to focus on the risks associated with alcohol and other drugs and share information about prevention and recovery. This year, the theme is A Community of Caring, focusing on the ways communities in Canada are supporting people who use substances or are living with a substance use disorder.
The Government of Northwest Territories continues to accept applications for the Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Fund.
The Addictions Recovery and Aftercare fund provides funding to Indigenous Governments and community organizations so they can hire community-based counsellors to support individuals living in recovery from addictions. This funding also supports community-based addictions recovery and aftercare programming.
The application form and guidelines are available here:
