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Government of the Northwest Territories Offers Rent Relief to Leaseholders
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the physical distancing and isolation measures used to combat the spread of COVID-19 have created new and very real economic stress on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, families, businesses, Indigenous governments and communities. To ease some of the burden, Shane Thompson, Minister of Lands announced the Department intends […]
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NTI: Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response for Businesses, Non-Profit Organizations and Employees
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government of Canada has introduced measures to help businesses, employees, non-profit organizations, individuals and communities. The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) has prepared this information sheet to summarize available resources from the Government of Canada. For additional information, please visit the official Government of Canada website, www.canada.ca. […]
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Kivalliq Inuit Association launches COVID-19 Response Initiatives
RANKIN INLET, NU – April 8, 2020 – The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KivIA) is pleased to announce the launch of COVID-19 prevention initiatives for its members. Initiatives include support for its Elders, traditional activities, and support to all its members within our communities. The funds for KivIA’s COVID-19 response plan come from the Indigenous Community […]
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Can Indigenous governments, organizations access federal COVID-19 relief funding? – CBC
Apr 09, 2020 Indigenous governments and organizations are major employers in the Northwest Territories, but whether they’ll have access to new federal relief programs meant to help employers and workers affected by COVID-19 is unclear. Judith Rae is a lawyer at the law firm OKT. She specializes in Indigenous governance and has spent time in […]
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GTC – A Message from the Grand Chief re: COVID-19 Funding
Message from Grand Chief Bobbie Jo Greenland-Morgan April 7, 2020 Good day, There have been a number of questions regarding funding related to COVID-19. The Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) and community Designated Gwich’in Organizations (DGOs) are working hard to ensure that you have all the support you need during this time. In addition to the […]
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KIA allocates Funds to Support Kivalliq Inuit during the COVID-19 Pandemic
RANKIN INLET, NU – April 3, 2020 – The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KivIA) is pleased to announce the commitment of funds received through the Federal Indigenous Community Support Fund; to create and deliver three (3) temporary programs for its members. These funds were committed to support the health and wellbeing of Kivalliq Inuit and avoid […]
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$12 million coming to NWT Indigenous communities to help respond to COVID-19 – CKLB News
April 1, 2020 First Nations in the Northwest Territories will be getting just over $6 million, while the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation will be receiving $5.85 million to address coronavirus concerns. That funding is part of the $305 million dollars that the federal government announced last week specifically for Indigenous communities across Canada. A spokesperson for […]
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ITK Board of Directors Allocates $45 million COVID-19 Funding to Address Regional Needs
March 30, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan includes $305 million for a distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund, which includes $45 million to address immediate needs for products and services in Inuit communities. Last week, members of the ITK Board of Directors unanimously agreed to direct this funding directly […]
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Gwich’in Tribal Council: Request for Assistance
As you are all aware, the Covid-19 pandemic is resulting in increased assistance needed for those in isolation or high risk. Peter Clarkson, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Director of Regional Operations for the Beaufort Delta and Sahtu, has said “we are in desperate need of assistance to ensure we provide the needed protection of […]
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Tłı̨chǫ Government COVID-19 Aid
Behchokǫ̀, NT (March 27, 2020) – The Tłı̨chǫ Government has approved aid programs for Tłı̨chǫ citizens living in the Mǫwhì Gogha Dè Nı̨ı̨tłèè area in response to the global COVID-19 outbreak. The programs are intended to protect the health and safety of Tłı̨chǫ citizens. The Tłı̨chǫ Government COVID-19 aid programs include: On-the-Land Assistance Program– The […]
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