Yellowknife — September 22, 2023
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making grant funding available to support events that commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023.
This initiative provides special, application-based grant funding up to $2,500 to support Indigenous governments, and Indigenous organizations and communities to plan and deliver National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in locations across the Northwest Territories.
Applications for funding will be accepted until October 31, 2023. For more information about this funding program and to fill out an application form, visit: https://www.eia.gov.nt.ca/en/priorities/strengthening-relations-indigenous-governments/funding-national-day-truth-and
The GNWT has released a What We Heard report summarizing the results of the public engagement on the best ways to support and acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The results of the engagement highlighted the importance of providing funding for opportunities to educate and recognize the legacy of residential school and survivors through community events.
The engagement included an online public survey, direct feedback from Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations through existing forums, such as the Council of Leaders, and additional assistance and support for Elders who wished to participate. To learn more about what we heard, visit: https://haveyoursay.nwt-tno.ca/supporting-and-acknowledging-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation.
For media requests, please contact:
Todd Sasaki
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories