Each year, the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) presents awards to celebrate and recognize dedicated recreation leaders and volunteers in Northern communities for their continuing efforts and achievements in promoting recreation and active living for all Northerners.
Nominate someone in your community before the deadline of July 31, stated a news release.
The awards include the areas of: innovation, youth leadership, excellence; merit and for an elder. For more information visit nwtrpa.org/awards.htm.
– James O'Connor
Printmaker's exhibit on display
The GNWT's culture department has announced the opening of a new exhibit, Ingrained Landmarks, at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.
The exhibit will feature the work of Chris Robson, an artist from Hay River who is influenced by rural landmarks and iconic images that enhance the history and character of our communities, stated a news release.
Wood block relief prints and drawings exploring the themes of humour, interpretation and story illustration will be on display until Nov. 30.
– James O'Connor
Power Corp and union choose mediator
Mort Mitchnick, a mediator with more than 30 years of experience, has been chosen to assist the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) attempt to conclude a new collective agreement, it was announced this week.
Mediation dates have been scheduled for Nov. 14 to 16 in Yellowknife.
NTPC and the UNW have been negotiating a new agreement since the last one expired at the end of 2014, stated a NTPC news release.
After multiple rounds of negotiations, agreement was reached on a number of items. Although the UNW has not served NTPC with notice of mediation under the Public Service Act for the outstanding issues, the parties agreed to proceed with identifying a mediator and determining dates.
"NTPC is optimistic that a negotiated agreement can be reached with the UNW. Mr. Mitchnick is a well-respected mediator who has served as a private arbitrator and mediator, as well as a statutory adjudicator and mediator," stated Jay Grewal, president and CEO of NTPC.
– James O'Connor
Nominations open for heritage circle
If you know somebody in the Northwest Territories who has gone above-and-beyond the norm in promoting arts, culture and heritage in their community or region, they could be a candidate for the minister's Culture and Heritage Circle.
Nominations are now open for the circle, organized by the territorial Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE).
Nominees must live in the NWT, but can include youth, elders, individuals or groups.
Nominations are open until Aug. 31.
– Erin Steele
Applications open for ambassador program
The GNWT Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is accepting applications for this year's Youth Ambassador program.
The program, according to a public notice from the GNWT, provides NWT youth aged 16 to 24 with leadership opportunities at special events such as the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Winter Games and North American Indigenous Games.
The application deadline is Sept. 19. Applications can be submitted online or over the phone.
– Samantha McKay