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Fresh water is fundamental to all life. The Northwest Territories (NWT) has an abundance of fresh water. This water is essential to ecosystem health, and the social, cultural and economic well-being of territorial residents. Northerners rely on water and aquatic ecosystems for sustenance, recreation, and transportation.

NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant

 

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is excited to announce the annual release of the NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship.

This program provides funding opportunities for youth aged 18-30 to lead community projects and events that support the vision and goals of Northern Voices, Northern Waters: The NWT Water Stewardship Strategy.

 

The deadline to apply has now passed. Stay tuned for the next Call for Applications in Spring 2026!

 

For more information or questions, send us an email at nwtwaterstrategy@gov.nt.ca

2024 Water Stewardship Gathering

Healing Our Relations to Water

 

For the past few years, the NWT Water Stewardship Strategy has supported Ecology North and other water partners to host an annual youth water stewardship gathering.

 

The 2024 Water Stewardship Gathering was hosted by Ecology North in partnership with Northern Youth Leadership, Treaty Talks NWT, North Slave Métis Alliance, Western Arctic Youth Collective, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and the Foster Family Coalition NWT. The February 2024 gathering lasted four days at the Camp Connections Facility outside of Yellowknife, NT.

2024 Water Stewardship Gathering.mp4

Questions? Please reach out!

nwtwaterstrategy@gov.nt.ca 

867-767-9234 ext. 53142/53136

2025 NWT Water Stewardship Award!

Call for Nominations_NWT Water Stewardship Award!

 

The NWT Water Stewardship Award recognizes individuals or organizations who are passionate and committed to the long-term sustainability of water ecosystems in the NWT.

 

This year, we are excited to introduce a special category for youth (under 30) who are leading the way in water stewardship!

To access the nomination form, click here

Nomination deadline: May 22, 2025

 

For more information or questions, send us an email at: nwtwaterstrategy@gov.nt.ca

 

 

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Call for Nominations! 2025 NWT Water Stewardship Award

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2024 NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Implementation Workshop Exit Survey!

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NWT Water Stewardship Website

This website is a platform to share information and showcase initiatives related to water stewardship in the Northwest Territories. It details the achievements of the joint implementation of Northern Voices, Northern Waters: NWT Water Stewardship Strategy, in addition to providing current information about water, ecosystems, and watersheds in the NWT.

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