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New emergency exit in West Kelowna neighbourhood gets first test – Kelowna Capital News
July 11, 2024 ‘A lot of good things come out of it’ A portion of the Casa Loma community was the scene of a mock evacuation to test a new emergency route and the effectiveness of the community’s fire warden program. “What we wanted to see how people would respond to driving it as well as […]
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‘Growing tension’ inside the public service over Indigenous self-identification – Atin Ito News
July 9, 2024 The top official at Indigenous Services Canada addressed the issue of Indigenous identity in the public service by urging greater honesty in self-identification, signalling what one elder calls “a growing tension” around the issue inside government. Indigenous Services Canada’s top bureaucrat addresses topic in leaked blog to staff. “The key is to […]
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Notice of the establishment of the Hamlet of Tsiigehtchic
July 8, 2024 The community of Tsiigehtchic was formally established as a Hamlet effective July 1, 2024. On May 23, 2023, 76% of voters in Tsiigehtchic supported changing the status of the Charter Community Government of Tsiigehtchic to a Hamlet. The status change results in two distinct and separate government structures: a Hamlet Council and […]
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Introduction of Post-Secondary Education Accountability Framework
July 4, 2024 Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) introduced the Post-Secondary Education Accountability Framework, which establishes a reporting structure for the post-secondary education system in the Northwest Territories. The Framework, guided by feedback from post-secondary education partners, outlines the performance measures and responsibilities for post-secondary institutional reporting, and has two purposes: To report to the public on the performance of the post-secondary education system To […]
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Night Market celebrates local talent and flavors
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is inviting the community to participate in a family-friendly ‘Night Market’ hosted by the MCK on Tuesday, July 9th, from 5pm to 10pm in front of the Golden Age Club (GAC). The Night Market is a celebratory event that marks the conclusion of the 45th Annual General Assembly of […]
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Updates to Income Assistance regulations come into force
July 2, 2024 Two sets of regulations came into force on July 1, 2024 that support improvements to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Income Assistance program. They include: Amendments to the existing Income Assistance Regulations New Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Regulations As announced in June, these changes will increase benefit levels and […]
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Funding supports community adult literacy programs in B.C.
VICTORIA – People looking to improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills will continue to benefit from access to free adult literacy programs throughout B.C. The Province invests $3.4 million annually to support the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). CALP funding directly supports the delivery of adult, family and Indigenous literacy programs that help […]
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Winners of the 2024 “Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home” Photo Contest Announced
June 25, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2024 “Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home” Photo Contest. Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to be as prepared as possible for emergencies and disasters. All Northwest Territories residents are encouraged […]
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Flooding in Tioweró:ton
The Lands Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is advising the community of severe flooding in Tioweró:ton, making all roads inaccessible. Due to the level of water, it is presently unknown whether there are also washouts in culvert areas. Tioweró:ton is still under a rainfall warning, and water levels are expected to continue rising. […]
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Fire Ban for Territorial Parks in the Dehcho Region
June 19, 2024 Due to fire danger in the region, a fire ban has been put into effect for all Territorial Parks in the Dehcho Region, prohibiting open fires. The ban, which is in addition to any regional fire bans in place by NWT Fire, is effective immediately and will remain in place until July 3, […]
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