Public Service Announcement

2022 Anti-Poverty Roundtable What We Heard Report released by GNWT

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:

GNWT is accepting applications for the 2023 Anti-Poverty Fund

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.

Have Your Say on Renaming the Legacy Stanton Building

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.

Have Your Say on policy intentions for the Mineral Resources Act

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an overview of the policy intentions that will guide the drafting of regulations for the NWT Mineral Resources Act (MRA).    

An important next step in the development of regulations for the MRA, these policy intentions reflect the objectives and rationales agreed to by northern governments under the Legislative Development Protocol developed and adopted by the Intergovernmental Council of the NWT.

NWT Liquor and Cannabis Commission launches consumer survey

The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) is seeking public feedback about NWT liquor stores, product pricing and selection, and NTLCC’s communication about the safe consumption of alcohol.

NTLCC invites NWT residents to share their thoughts by completing the online survey at https://haveyoursay.nwt-tno.ca/ntlcc-product-survey.

Survey results will help NTLCC identify how it can improve the overall customer experience in NWT liquor stores.

Free Mental Health and Wellness Boxes for NWT Youth

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.

GNWT clarifies use of playground equipment for early learning and child care operators

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to clarify its stance on the use of playground equipment for Northwest Territories (NWT) licensed early learning and child care operators during winter months.

A letter dated November 24, 2022 from the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) to licensed early learning and child care program operators, requested that operators refrain from using playground equipment during the duration of the winter season.

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