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Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources to help you provide input or draft a response to proposed legislation, regulations and policies that will impact future generations of the Northwest Territories:
Get Involved
Here are some additional resources to help you provide input or draft a response to proposed legislation, regulations and policies that will impact future generations of the Northwest Territories:
Where to turn for help?
A variety of organizations in the NWT provide guidance and feedback to the Government of the Northwest Territories on environmental legislation, with the public’s interest in mind. Many of these organizations are also seeking volunteers to help raise awareness for environmental or social justice causes.
OpenNWT.ca
A searchable and user-friendly resource that publishes (and archives) proceedings from the NWT’s Legislative Assembly, as well as committee discussions, contract histories, and much more.
A User’s Guide to Legislation
This detailed document provides a step-by-step account of how legislation is created in the Northwest Territories.
A user’s guide to Legislation – GNWT, February 2016
Consulting with Canadians
A searchable database of upcoming (and past) public consultations and engagement sessions with the federal government on proposed legislation.
Where to turn for help?
A variety of organizations in the NWT provide guidance and feedback to the Government of the Northwest Territories on environmental legislation, with the public’s interest in mind. Many of these organizations are also seeking volunteers to help raise awareness for environmental or social justice causes.
Arctic Energy Alliance
Arctic Energy Alliance is a not-for-profit society dedicated to reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy and utility services in the NWT.
CPAWS - NWT Chapter
CPAWS - NWT Chapter works to protect and conserve natural areas to ensure healthy ecosystems are maintained and connected across the NWT for the benefit of current and future generations.
Ecology North
Ecology North is a charitable, non-profit organization based in Yellowknife that was formed to support sound environmental decision-making on individual, community and regional levels.
Nature United
Nature United supports Indigenous leadership, sustainable economic development, and large-scale conservation in the NWT.
NWT Association of Communities
NWT Association of Communities is the non-profit, non-governmental organization that represents the interests of all 33 NWT communities.
NWT Parks & Recreation Association
NWT Parks & Recreation Association works with communities across the NWT to promote recreation by supporting leaders, communities, and partners through training, advocacy, and networking.
Territorial Agrifood Association
Territorial Agrifood Association is the grassroots voice of the agrifood industry in the Northwest Territories.
Western Arctic Youth Collective
Western Arctic Youth Collective empowers Inuvialuit and Gwich’in youth to be changemakers by providing a platform of youth-led initiatives and partnerships in their communities.
Yellowknife Farmers Market
Yellowknife Farmers Market is dedicated to building a local, sustainable and Northern food economy in a vibrant, diverse and inclusive marketplace.
