Alternatives North has submitted comments to GNWT on proposed Mineral Resources Act. Much work is needed to make proposed Mineral Resources Act suitable for all NWT residents. Read the Submission.
Read moreA 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 ...
Read moreAlternatives 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 ...
Read moreA coalition of NWT and national advocacy groups have created a website to promote informed input into the territorial government consultation on a new Mineral Resources Act. The responsibleminingnwt.ca website was created as a result of a review of the proposed Act by the groups. ...
Read moreA lunchtime presentation on developing the new NWT Mineral Resources Act, facilitated by Mining Watch Canada’s Ugo Laporte. When: October 12, 12:05 to 12:55 PM Where: Northern United Place Rooom 205 Download the poster
Read moreAlternatives North has submitted updated comments to the GNWT consultations on creation of a NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework and NWT Energy Strategy. An earlier version of this document was submitted to the consultations. Alternatives North has updated it with an expanded section on carbon pricing in ...
Read moreAlternatives North has provided comments to the GNWT on its carbon pricing options discussion paper, “Implementing Pan-Canadian Carbon Pricing in the Northwest Territories”. Read the comments letter.
Read moreLearn 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.
Read moreAlternatives North will hold its 2016-17 Annual General meeting Wednesday, October 11, 2017 commencing at 12:10 p.m. Training Room 1 Ground Floor, North Star Building 4910 53rd Street Yellowknife, NT Business to be handled will include: Consideration of the Annual Activities Report Adoption of Annual ...
Read moreAlternatives North is hosting a facilitated discussion on carbon taxation featuring commentary by Andrew Robinson and Bob Bromley Wednesday Sept 13th, 12 noon Ground floor training room of the Union of Northern Workers Building, 4910-53rd Street Come get an overview of topic and share your ...
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