Public Service Announcement

Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund - Call for Applications

Now accepting proposals to support the creation of centre-based child care spaces

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The Early Childhood Infrastructure Fund provides Indigenous and non-profit organizations with funding for renovations to existing buildings to preserve or expand licensed centre-based early learning and child care programs.

Call for applications from arts organizations for operating and large project funding

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Arts Operating Fund and Large Arts Project Fund for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The Arts Operating Fund provides financial and developmental support to arts organizations that operate year-round in the Northwest Territories. This funding supports costs for staffing, program administration, and expenses related to operating artist-run centres, public galleries, performing arts venues and art spaces.

Celebrating 2022-2023 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Award Recipients

The Government of the Northwest Territories is proud to recognize the 2022-2023 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification award recipients. The awards include the Top Graduating Apprentice Award, Top Interprovincial Red Seal Mark Award, Top Mark Recipients, and Certified Journeypersons.

The application deadline to showcase your artwork at the PWNHC has been extended

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is accepting submissions from NWT artists, craftspeople, curators, and groups to display their art in the Mezzanine Gallery art exhibit space in 2024.

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.

Submissions are evaluated by the Art Selection Committee, which is made up of PWNHC staff and community members. The PWNHC will pay artists a standard exhibition fee and cover shipping expenses.

Join a Social Assistance Appeal Committee in your region

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking individuals from all regions to join Social Assistance Appeal Committees for three-year terms.

There are six regional Committees in the Northwest Territories. The Committees hear appeals from clients who disagree with decisions made by program staff regarding the Income Assistance program.

The Committees operate under the authority of the Social Assistance Act and may affirm, reverse, or vary a decision.

Apply with your resume and a one-page letter of interest to:

811 merges with NWT Helpline and Quitline

By dialing 811, NWT residents can now access a free and confidential 24-hour phone service the provides trauma-informed support for mental wellness, addictions recovery, and tobacco cessation from a registered nurse, in addition to general health advice.

811 has merged with the NWT Helpline and Quitline, allowing callers to access all three programs through one number. Residents can also use the same three-digit line to get in touch with poison control, which will be available by pressing 4 after dialing 811.

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