May 6 - 12 is National Emergency Preparedness Week

In the weeks leading up to Emergency Preparedness Week, NWT residents should work to ensure they are prepared for emergencies. In the NWT, this time of year preparedness is particularly important. With the spring melt and many people heading out on the land as weather improves there are increased risks relating to floods and being stranded in remote areas.

AFOA Canada - Norman Taylor Memorial Bursaries and Scholarships

The Aboriginal Finance Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) offers four $1,000 bursaries available to First Nation, Inuit or Métis students attending University or college as a full-time student in an academic program such as Business Ad

Winner of the 2012 LGANT Bursary to attend CAMA Conference announced

The LGANT Board of Directors is happy to announce that Knute Hansen, SAO of the Hamlet of Fort McPherson was awarded LGANT’s 2012 CAMA Attendance Bursary sponsoring a LGANT member in good standing to attend this great networking and professional development opportunity. Congratulations Knute!

Nominations for Workplace Literacy Award now open until May 31, 2012

Canadians are encouraged to nominate an individual in their workplace or community that goes above and beyond in bringing focus and access to workplace literacy and learning tools.  To nominate someone, complete the online nomination form found at www.abclifeliteracy.ca before 5:00 p.m. EST on May 31, 2012.

Advancing Local Government Administrator Program - NEW Intake until April 15, 2012

ALGAP (Avancing Local Government Administrators Program) was created to

Coaching Practices for Managers & Tools for Engagement Workshops

The National Managers' Community Yukon and NWT Regions are presenting two free one-day workshops in Yellowknife on March 13th and March 14th.

LGANT Bursary to Attend CAMA Conference in Saskatoon

Don’t miss this great opportunity!  

LGANT's Awards of Excellence

Nominations are now being accepted for the following two LGANT Awards of Excellence:

Recognition of a Local Government Administrator in the NWT

Workplace Literacy Focus Groups in Hay River and Inuvik

The NWT Literacy Council is  inviting employers to focus groups in Hay River