The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announces the creation of the Community Suicide Prevention Fund, a new initiative supporting community-based suicide prevention activities across the territory. A total of $225,000 will be awarded annually to develop and deliver culturally safe and appropriate programs by increasing community wellness and reducing stigma.
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As part of its commitment to supporting health promotion and prevention activities, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Healthy Choices Fund. The annual funding is $400,000, with a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $75,000 per activity per fiscal year.
The objectives of the Healthy Choices Fund include:
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:
“Today we commemorate International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the women and girls in our lives who have made immeasurable contributions to making the Northwest Territories, Canada, and the world, a better place for everyone.
Issued March 5, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on March 10, 2021.
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March 8
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce that in addition to priority groups already offered the COVID-19 vaccine in the Northwest Territories (NWT), residents 18 years of age and older in Inuvik and Hay River will now also be offered the Moderna vaccine. Additionally, residents 50 years of age and older in Yellowknife can also book their appointments starting today.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is extending the Wage Top Up Program to August 31st, 2021. To support low-wage workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, the GNWT has implemented the Wage Top-Up Program to provide temporary financial assistance to NWT workers aged 15 or over and earning less than $18 per hour.
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Mr. Speaker, March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the women and girls in our lives who have made immeasurable contributions to making the Northwest Territories, Canada, and the world, a better place for everyone.
The GNWT is proud to announce the 2020 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Award winners.
This year, due to the health protocols around public gatherings, a video has been produced recognizing the recipients of the award.
Recipients of the NWT Outstanding Volunteer awards for 2020 are:
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Mr. Speaker, volunteerism plays an important role in contributing to healthy, safe and vibrant communities in the NWT. Community volunteers are essential to community health and well-being and we recognize their role in contributing to a strong and resilient territory.
To acknowledge the vital contributions of our volunteers the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards program was developed in 1991. The awards provide an opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers in the NWT and highlight the importance of volunteerism to NWT residents.
