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Addictions Recovery Peer Support Fund

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. 

GNWT increases fuel prices in 10 NWT communities to reflect rising global fuel prices

Retail fuel prices in 10 NWT communities have been increased by the Government of the Northwest Territories, effective today.

These price adjustments are entirely the result of market volatility and global increases in the cost of petroleum products, as well as associated increased freight costs. None of the additional costs associated with the Sachs Harbour air resupply following the cancelled marine resupply in October are included in these price changes.

National Addictions Awareness Week

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.

Applications still open for Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Fund

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:

Caroline Wawzonek: 50th Geoscience Forum opening remarks

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On behalf of myself, the Premier and my Cabinet colleagues, congratulations on arriving at the 50th anniversary of the Yellowknife Geoscience Forum!

My gratitude to the NWT and NU Chamber of mines for their continued good work and commitment to organize and host this annual event. Thank you also for the invitation and opportunity to speak this afternoon.

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