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Alternatives North has released an updated calculation of the living wage required by families in Yellowknife, and the first-ever calculations of living wages for Hay River and Inuvik. In order to earn a wage that allows for a decent standard … Continue reading →

Alternatives North has provided input into the GNWT’s public consultation on the introduction of a tax on sugar sweetened beverages. Read the submission.  

Alternatives North  will release the 2019 Living Wage for Yellowknife, Hay River and Inuvik on Wednesday, March 6th in the training room of the Northstar building, 4910 53 St, Yellowknife at 12:10.  Michel Haener, the economist who completed the calculations, … Continue reading →

Alternatives North has written to NWT political leaders questioning the wisdom of expanding the Taltson River hydro-electric facility. The organization points out that hydro dams are not “green” energy. River dams impact aquatic life, affect water quality, release greenhouse gases … Continue reading →

Yes, because it is used to measure who falls under the poverty line, among other things. Join Alternatives North for a Discussion and Information Session with a brief presentation by the NWT Bureau of Statistics WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 7 … Continue reading →

As the GNWT acknowledges, the action plan outlines a list of things GNWT is doing right now.  It presents no evidence that GNWT understands the striking context so directly presented in the latest IPCC report. We have but a decade … Continue reading →

Alternatives North will hold its Annual General Meeting Wednesday October 17 at 7 PM in the ground floor training room of the North Star Building, 4910-53rd Street, Yellowknife. See the draft financial statements  and annual report for consideration at the AGM. … Continue reading →

A coalition of anti-poverty advocates has released an update showing that the main conditions of poverty have worsened since the release of a territorial anti-poverty action plan in 2015. The update outlines elements of poverty affecting NWT residents, and how … Continue reading →

All-candidates forums featuring the mayoral and councilor candidates are being hosted by Alternatives North. The forum for mayoral candidates is Thursday September 27 at 7 PM at the Baker Centre.  The councilor candidate forum is Wednesday October 10 at 7 … Continue reading →

Alternatives North invites you to an information session on the proposed environmental management and protection legislation: Act 1: Protected Areas Act 2: Forest Protection and Management Act 3: Environmental Rights Act 4: Environmental Protection Act 5: Waters Tuesday May 22 … Continue reading →