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March 20, 2025
January 21, 2025
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.
Deadline to apply is May 9, 2025
For more information or questions, send us an email at nwtwaterstrategy@gov.nt.ca
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!
867-767-9234 ext. 53142/53136
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