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NGOs encourage GNWT to produce modern mining legislation

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Northwest Territories and national public interest groups have filed detailed comments in response to the territorial government discussion paper for consultation on a new Mineral Resources Act. Alternatives North, Ecology North, the NWT Chapter of the Council of Canadians, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society NWT, ...

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New YK Living Wage is $20.96/hr

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A recalculation of the Yellowknife Living Wage released by Alternatives North shows that the cost of living for low-income northern families continues to rise, despite enhanced federal and territorial child benefits. Alternatives has released the new Living Wage report and made recommendations on actions to ...

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Anti Poverty Presentation to YK Council

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Alternatives North made a presentation to Yellowknife City Council Monday November 20 on developing a municipal poverty reduction strategy.  This is a potential line item in next year’s budget.   Read the presentation. The City’s on-line budget survey has closed but you can still send your ...

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Collective Impact Workshop

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Learn about the conditions that create significant change in the community.  See the presentation from special guest speaker Mark Holmgren from Vibrant Communities Canada. Tuesday October 10  7 PM Union of Northern Workers Building 4910 53 Street Download the poster.

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