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Call for Proposals: childrearing community funding initiatives
January 16, 2025 The Department of Family Services is accepting proposals for projects in 2025-2026 that support community-based childrearing programs which aim to rebuild and strengthen Inuit traditional childrearing teachings and practices, and that help to reduce poverty. Non-profit organizations, societies, and municipal organizations can apply for funding for projects that include, but are not […]
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Update on Closing the Eagle Gold Mine Economic Gap
December 19, 2024 In the wake of the Eagle Gold Mine disaster, our community faced the brunt of the environmental and economic fall out. Immediately, NNDDC sprang into action by proactively connecting NND Citizens and NND Citizen owned businesses with economic opportunities within our network. On October 23, we met with NND Citizens in Mayo […]
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The Government of Yukon releases special report on school graduation analysis and rates
Dec 11, 2024 Earlier this year, the Government of Yukon provided information about how graduation rates are calculated and reported and committed to reviewing the methodology and calculations. This special report is the result of this careful review, which included the efforts of Yukon Bureau of Statistics. This report affirms the Yukon government’s commitment to […]
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Disability Grant available for eligible FANS recipients
December 3, 2024 The Department of Education would like to remind Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) recipients with a permanent disability to apply for a Disability Grant to help cover the costs of post-secondary education. The Disability Grant provides a maximum of $8,000 per year for equipment and services directly related to a student’s […]
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Minister Vandal announces food infrastructure investment in Nahanni Butte to improve access to fresh produce
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency November 27, 2024 – Nahanni Butte, Northwest Territories – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Food insecurity remains a top issue in Northern communities, including access to fresh produce. To support a vibrant food sector in northern economies, it is critical to invest in local solutions that improve community wellbeing […]
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Minister of Education delivers 2023–24 Annual Report
Nov 21, 2024 Today, Minister of Education Jeanie McLean tabled the Department of Education 2023–24 Annual Report, in accordance with the requirements of the Education Act. The report highlights the department’s key activities of the 2023–24 fiscal year and reflects information current as of March 31, 2024. The 2023–24 Annual Report highlights some of the […]
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Media advisory – Canada and Yukon to announce funding for arctic and northern security
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Whitehorse, Yukon, November 20, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting arctic and northern security. This announcement will be made by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for […]
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National Child Day 2024
November 18, 2024 On November 20, the Department of Education invites Nunavummiut to wear something blue for National Child Day. National Child Day recognizes Canada’s commitment to respecting and supporting the rights of children and youth. This day is marked by two significant events: the 1959 signing of the United Nations (UN) Declaration of the […]
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Release of an action plan to support high-quality early learning and child care
Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 14, 2024) – The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Education is pleased to announce the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Quality Framework Action Plan. The Action Plan outlines the steps Education will take between now and 2033 to implement Nunavut’s ELCC Quality Framework, which was released last year. Both of these key documents support […]
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Apprenticeship awards celebrate graduates in trades
November 4, 2024 The annual Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and top marks of apprentices and journeypersons across the NWT. This year, we recognize the top marks of 20 apprentices and 33 journeypersons, across 17 trades. Each year, the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification […]
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