Yellowknife — July 26, 2021
Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services announced this year’s recipients of the Healthy Choices Fund. Eleven eligible organizations received funding to help maximize the impact of health promotion and activities that support individuals, families and communities in making positive lifestyle choices.
Some of this year’s successful proposals include:
- Tree of Peace Jigging Revitalization during COVID;
- Hay River Library Wellness Project;
- Tuktoyaktuk Jason Jacobson Youth Center Learn to Cook project; and
- YWCA Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies: Trauma Recovery & Support Program during COVID.
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“Community organizations came up with innovative activities that address a wide range of health and social needs for their community members. These interactive grassroots level activities keep members engaged, and provide them with the information and tools to make healthier lifestyle choices. Some examples include virtual jigging lessons, small group cooking sessions with youth and providing reading kits and support to families in need.”
- Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services
Quick facts
- Annual funding is $400,000, with a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $75,000 per fiscal year.
- Objectives of the Healthy Choices Fund include:
- Supporting the vision of healthy and educated individuals, families and communities in the Northwest Territories;
- Increasing awareness of healthy choices;
- Focusing on youth;
- Encouraging community participation and promoting partnerships; and,
- Enabling residents to participate in healthy choices through the community environment and available resources.
- To access the fund, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Provide a tangible service or support at the community, regional or territorial level;
- Demonstrate the potential to improve health outcomes for residents in a tangible and measurable way;
- Propose activities that link to existing community or region based programs;
- Showcase the ability to develop meaningful partnerships with other organizations and support an integrated approach to promoting healthy choices; and,
- Be located in the Northwest Territories.
- Eligible applicants are:
- Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories recognized by the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs;
- Community governing authorities (Band Council, Métis Local, Charter Community or municipal council);
- Non-government organizations that can demonstrate partnership or support from an Indigenous or community governing authority; and,
- The Health and Social Services Authorities.
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Jeremy Bird
Manager, Communications
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
1-867-767-9052 ext. 49034
jeremy_bird@gov.nt.ca