Online Workshop: How to advocate for gender equality and diversity using social media!
November 2, 2021
NWAC is hosting a virtual interactive workshop on November 12th on how to advocate for gender equality and diversity using social media! Work with two Indigenous young women who are making a positive impact through digital storytelling, podcasting, and other media. To register, click here: https://bit.ly/3pGDiAu
Queer Yukon's Community Centre
November 2, 2021
Queer Yukon has found a space for our future LGBTQIA2S+ community centre! We are inviting our community partners and the LGBTQIA2S+ community to come to tour the space in small groups and to give us feedback before we start renovating! IN PERSON TOURS Are you looking to come see the new Queer Yukon space? We are hosting tours and discussions...
Victims and Survivors of Crime Week Nov 14th- 20th, 2021 Virtual Conference
November 1, 2021
Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (Victims Week) is being held from November 14th to 20th, 2021. The Policy Centre for Victim Issues is hosting a virtual Victims Week, including an opening ceremony and keynote presentation, workshops throughout the week, and a closing ceremony. Please visit the Program page to learn more about the events, including the event descriptions and...
Our sincere condolences to the Community of Faro
November 1, 2021
The Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council Board of Directors and Staff offers our sincere condolences to the Community of Faro. Supports are available to those who need to connect with an Elder or Counsellor. For more information or support please contact: Susan Ross, Toll-Free at 1-866-667-6162 ext. 1012 or by email projectassistant@yawc.ca
Federal Government Scam Awareness Presentation
October 25, 2021
Scam awareness Help protect yourself and others against fraud - Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive, either by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requesting personal information such as a social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number, or passport number. Learn to recognize common...
Indigenous Peoples Benefits and Credits Presentation
October 25, 2021
Indigenous Peoples Benefits and Credits Presentation Don’t miss out on the benefits and credits to which you may be entitled. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Canada child benefit, Disability tax credit, Child disability benefit, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit, and the Canada Workers Benefit. If you do your...
Imagine a Canada 2021-2022 program Invitation
October 25, 2021
The Imagine a Canada 2021-2022 program invites Canadian youth from K-G12 and CÉGEP to envision a Canada reconciled. Youth in the K-G5 stream can submit an art piece, essay, or other representation to express their vision of a reconciled Canada and what they hope others will learn from their submission. Twelve projects will be selected from the K-G5 stream to...
Your voice matters! Looking for survey participants in Watson Lake Oct 27th-29th.
October 25, 2021
Indigenous-led research to understand the relationship between resource development and violence against indigenous women. See below for more details and our next community visit to Watson Lake from Oct 27th - 29th:
Register for the Indigenous Youth Summit 2021
October 20, 2021
The NATOA virtual Indigenous Youth Summit is a 3-day event for youth and a great opportunity for Indigenous youth between the ages of 18 and 35. It will focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, employment skills, and mental health. This year's event will share practical life tools to make decisions, plan for your future while having fun and building relationships with other youth...
2022-23 Northwestel Directory Art Content is Open for Submissions
October 20, 2021
Northwestel always looks forward to collaborating with northern artists on the Northwestel Directory Cover Art Competition. They are accepting submissions until October 25, 2021 at 9am PT for the following telephone directory covers: Nunavut Northwest Territories Yukon/Northern BC A prize award of $5,000 will be awarded to each of the three selected winning entrants. Eligibility Entrants must be current residents of Northwestel’s...