Volunteer Run Since 1992
Welcome to Alternatives North
A social justice coalition in the Northwest Territories
Alternatives North acknowledges that we live and operate on treaty and unceded lands of the Dene, Métis and Inuit of the Northwest Territories. We also recognize that inherent Indigenous rights to lands, resources and self-government have not been fully implemented. We will work with Indigenous peoples when and where we can in mutually respectful relationships.
Your healthcare is under attack
Alternatives North activists are supporting a national campaign to pressure the federal government to finally take action to protect universal health care. They picketed the office of MP Rebecca Alty at noon on Monday, September 1 as part of a national campaign.
On September 1, Alberta’s Bill 11 permitting two tier health care in that province went into effect. Bill 11 compromises the accessibility and universality of our public health care, putting it at odds with the Canada Health Act. It allows medical professionals to operate in both the private and public health systems. NWT residents depend on Alberta for some medical services. Alternatives North is afraid this will results in longer waits and higher costs.
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What could a Basic Income Guarantee for the Northwest Territories look like?
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