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    NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable Strategic framework sets priorities for the elimination of poverty in the NWT YELLOWKNIFE (June 6, 2013) -- A new strategic framework for the elimination of poverty outlines the GNWT's commitment to ensuring all residents of the NWT have the chance to enjoy the benefits of living in a prosperous, well-governed territory and to participate fully in a healthy, just society. "Building on the Strengths of Northerners" is an integrated approach that will position NWT residents to achieve long-term economic and social sustainability. [http:/....] Accessed Feb / 2014 http://www.scribd.com/doc/209821884/Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories-Anti-Poverty-Action-Plan "Poverty is complex, and there is no single solution," said Glen Abernethy, Chair of the Social Envelope Committee of Cabinet. "Social policies that help our residents achieve their full potential make our communities attractive and welcoming. Those communities create a strong, diversified economy that shares its benefits and keeps residents healthy. We know that investments in healthcare and education pay off in our economy. Investments in our economy make our people and the programs and services they rely on flourish. We hope that people in every region and every sector will want to partner with us to achieve a poverty-free NWT."The strategic framework identifies five main priorities for action: - Children and Family Support - Healthy Living and Reaching Our Potential - Safe and Affordable Housing - Sustainable Communities - Integrated Continuum of Services The GNWT will now develop an action plan to address these priorities in partnership with community and regional agencies. The priorities for action identified in Building on the Strengths of Northerners align with the 17th Assembly's goals and priorities of supporting residents to be healthy, educated people free from poverty; addressing housing needs; ensuring sustainable, vibrant, safe communities; and effective and efficient government. [Above from: http://news.exec.gov.nt.ca/strategic-... Original URL for "Building on the Strengths of Northerners" PDF http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/sites/default/files/anti-poverty_report.pdf] See also http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/publications/reports/building-strengths-northerners-strategic-framework-toward-elimination-poverty-nwt Synthesis of priority actions to reduce and eliminate poverty in the NWT 2010 - 13 Compiled by Julie Green http://www.alternativesnorth.ca/Portals/0/Documents/Poverty/Anti%20Poverty%20Priorities%20Synthesis%20Summary.pdf ---- 2014/15 -- 2015/16 Minister's Message In June 2013, the anti-poverty strategic framework, Building on the Strengths of Northerners, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly. Building upon the strategic framework, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Anti-Poverty Action Plan describes our commitments to address the needs of those most vulnerable and those at-risk of falling into poverty, while promoting the prosperity necessary for the Northwest Territories (NWT) to grow. Government alone cannot eliminate poverty. To that end, the GNWT is committed to continuing our work in partnership with non-government organizations, community and Aboriginal governments, business and industry and other partners towards the development of a multi-stakeholder NWT action plan. Glen Abernethy Chair of the Social Envelope Committee of Cabinet http://www.scribd.com/doc/209821884/Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories-Anti-Poverty-Action-Plan For more information: Brenda Norris Media Liaison Government of the Northwest Territories Tel: (867) 669-2302 Email: brenda_norris@gov.nt.ca

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    NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable Strategic framework sets priorities for the elimination of poverty in the NWT YELLOWKNIFE (June 6, 2013) -- A new strategic framework for the elimination of poverty outlines the GNWT's commitment to ensuring all residents of the NWT have the chance to enjoy the benefits of living in a prosperous, well-governed territory and to participate fully in a healthy, just society. "Building on the Strengths of Northerners" is an integrated approach that will position NWT residents to achieve long-term economic and social sustainability. [http:/....] Accessed Feb / 2014 http://www.scribd.com/doc/209821884/Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories-Anti-Poverty-Action-Plan "Poverty is complex, and there is no single solution," said Glen Abernethy, Chair of the Social Envelope Committee of Cabinet. "Social policies that help our residents achieve their full potential make our communities attractive and welcoming. Those communities create a strong, diversified economy that shares its benefits and keeps residents healthy. We know that investments in healthcare and education pay off in our economy. Investments in our economy make our people and the programs and services they rely on flourish. We hope that people in every region and every sector will want to partner with us to achieve a poverty-free NWT."The strategic framework identifies five main priorities for action: - Children and Family Support - Healthy Living and Reaching Our Potential - Safe and Affordable Housing - Sustainable Communities - Integrated Continuum of Services The GNWT will now develop an action plan to address these priorities in partnership with community and regional agencies. The priorities for action identified in Building on the Strengths of Northerners align with the 17th Assembly's goals and priorities of supporting residents to be healthy, educated people free from poverty; addressing housing needs; ensuring sustainable, vibrant, safe communities; and effective and efficient government. [Above from: http://news.exec.gov.nt.ca/strategic-... Original URL for "Building on the Strengths of Northerners" PDF http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/sites/default/files/anti-poverty_report.pdf] See also http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/publications/reports/building-strengths-northerners-strategic-framework-toward-elimination-poverty-nwt Synthesis of priority actions to reduce and eliminate poverty in the NWT 2010 - 13 Compiled by Julie Green http://www.alternativesnorth.ca/Portals/0/Documents/Poverty/Anti%20Poverty%20Priorities%20Synthesis%20Summary.pdf ---- 2014/15 -- 2015/16 Minister's Message In June 2013, the anti-poverty strategic framework, Building on the Strengths of Northerners, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly. Building upon the strategic framework, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Anti-Poverty Action Plan describes our commitments to address the needs of those most vulnerable and those at-risk of falling into poverty, while promoting the prosperity necessary for the Northwest Territories (NWT) to grow. Government alone cannot eliminate poverty. To that end, the GNWT is committed to continuing our work in partnership with non-government organizations, community and Aboriginal governments, business and industry and other partners towards the development of a multi-stakeholder NWT action plan. Glen Abernethy Chair of the Social Envelope Committee of Cabinet http://www.scribd.com/doc/209821884/Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories-Anti-Poverty-Action-Plan For more information: Brenda Norris Media Liaison Government of the Northwest Territories Tel: (867) 669-2302 Email: brenda_norris@gov.nt.ca

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    Agenda - 3rd NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable

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    NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable Strategic framework sets priorities for the elimination of poverty in the NWT YELLOWKNIFE (June 6, 2013) -- A new strategic framework for the elimination of poverty outlines the GNWT's commitment to ensuring all residents of the NWT have the chance to enjoy the benefits of living in a prosperous, well-governed territory and to participate fully in a healthy, just society. "Building on the Strengths of Northerners" is an integrated approach that will position NWT residents to achieve long-term economic and social sustainability. [http:/....] Accessed Feb / 2014 http://www.scribd.com/doc/209821884/Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories-Anti-Poverty-Action-Plan "Poverty is complex, and there is no single solution," said Glen Abernethy, Chair of the Social Envelope Committee of Cabinet. "Social policies that help our residents achieve their full potential make our communities attractive and welcoming. Those communities create a strong, diversified economy that shares its benefits and keeps residents healthy. We know that investments in healthcare and education pay off in our economy. Investments in our economy make our people and the programs and services they rely on flourish. We hope that people in every region and every sector will want to partner with us to achieve a poverty-free NWT."The strategic framework identifies five main priorities for action: - Children and Family Support - Healthy Living and Reaching Our Potential - Safe and Affordable Housing - Sustainable Communities - Integrated Continuum of Services The GNWT will now develop an action plan to address these priorities in partnership with community and regional agencies. The priorities for action identified in Building on the Strengths of Northerners align with the 17th Assembly's goals and priorities of supporting residents to be healthy, educated people free from poverty; addressing housing needs; ensuring sustainable, vibrant, safe communities; and effective and efficient government. [Above from: http://news.exec.gov.nt.ca/strategic-... Original URL for "Building on the Strengths of Northerners" PDF http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/sites/default/files/anti-poverty_report.pdf] See also http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/publications/reports/building-strengths-northerners-strategic-framework-toward-elimination-poverty-nwt Synthesis of priority actions to reduce and eliminate poverty in the NWT 2010 - 13 Compiled by Julie Green http://www.alternativesnorth.ca/Portals/0/Documents/Poverty/Anti%20Poverty%20Priorities%20Synthesis%20Summary.pdf ---- 2014/15 -- 2015/16 Minister's Message In June 2013, the anti-poverty strategic framework, Building on the Strengths of Northerners, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly. Building upon the strategic framework, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Anti-Poverty Action Plan describes our commitments to address the needs of those most vulnerable and those at-risk of falling into poverty, while promoting the prosperity necessary for the Northwest Territories (NWT) to grow. Government alone cannot eliminate poverty. To that end, the GNWT is committed to continuing our work in partnership with non-government organizations, community and Aboriginal governments, business and industry and other partners towards the development of a multi-stakeholder NWT action plan. Glen Abernethy Chair of the Social Envelope Committee of Cabinet http://www.scribd.com/doc/209821884/Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories-Anti-Poverty-Action-Plan For more information: Brenda Norris Media Liaison Government of the Northwest Territories Tel: (867) 669-2302 Email: brenda_norris@gov.nt.ca

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    3rd NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable

    March 30-31, 2016


    Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, NT
    Building on our Success
    Draft Agenda
    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016
    08:00 a.m.

    Registration and continental breakfast

    08:30 a.m.

    Opening prayer and welcome to Chief Drygeese


    Territory

    08:40 a.m.

    Opening remarks

    08:45 a.m.

    Opening remarks

    08:50 a.m.

    Introductions

    Co-Chairs

    09:15 a.m.

    Roundtable format and objectives

    Co-Chairs

    09:30 a.m.

    Update on the GNWT Anti-Poverty Action Plan


    Panel Discussion with GNWT Deputy Ministers

    10:00 a.m.

    Health Break

    Chief Edward Sangris

    Yellowknives Dene First Nation

    Honourable Alfred Moses

    Minister of Education, Culture


    and Employment

    MLA Shane Thompson

    Chair, Standing Committee on


    Social Development

    Moderated by Debbie
    DeLancey

    Deputy Minister,
    Department of Health and
    Social Services

    Pillar One: Children and Family Support

    Children and families lead healthy lives free from poverty in a safe and nurturing environment

    10:15 a.m.

    Review of the Territorial Action Plan:


    status of immediate actions
    progress of medium term actions

    10:45 a.m.

    Presentation Celebrating our Success:


    Growing Gametis Wellness

    11:15 a.m.

    Moderated table discussion Whats Next?


    What my community/organization is doing
    How are we progressing towards the long-term
    vision
    What are our priorities, actions, and
    commitments for the coming year

    Judal Dominicata

    Senior Administrative Officer,


    Community Government of
    Gameti

    Facilitated by AHCW team


    members

    3rd NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable


    March 30-31, 2016
    Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, NT
    12:00 p.m. Report back
    12:15 p.m. Lunch
    Pillar Two: Healthy Living and Reaching Our Potential

    NWT residents have access to the supports they need for healthy living and reaching their full potential

    Review of the Territorial Action Plan:


    01:15 p.m. status of immediate actions
    progress of medium term actions
    01:45 p.m.

    Presentation Celebrating our Success:


    Taste Makers Nutrition Education Program

    Moderated table discussion Whats Next?


    What my community/organization is doing
    How are we progressing towards the long-term
    02:15 p.m.
    vision
    What are our priorities, actions, and
    commitments for the coming year

    Katie Randall

    Board Member,
    Food First Foundation

    Facilitated by AHCW team


    members

    03:00 p.m. Report back


    03:15 p.m. Health Break
    Pillar Three: Safe and Affordable Housing

    Everyone has a roof over their head and a safe and affordable place to call home

    Review of the Territorial Action Plan:


    03:30 p.m. status of immediate actions
    progress of medium term actions
    Moderated table discussion Whats Next?
    What my community/organization is doing
    How are we progressing towards the long-term
    04:00 p.m.
    vision
    What are our priorities, actions, and
    commitments for the coming year

    Facilitated by AHCW team


    members

    04:30 p.m. Report back


    04:45 p.m. Wrap up

    Co-Chairs

    3rd NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable


    March 30-31, 2016
    Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, NT
    THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016
    08:00 a.m.

    Registration and continental breakfast

    08:30 a.m.

    Opening prayer

    TBC

    08:35 a.m.

    Overview of Day 1 and plan for Day 2

    Co-Chairs

    Pillar Four: Sustainable Communities

    Sustainable communities managing their resources based on current need while ensuring that adequate
    resources are available for future generations

    08:45 a.m.

    09:15 a.m.

    Review of the Territorial Action Plan:


    status of immediate actions
    progress of medium term actions
    Moderated table discussion Whats Next?
    What my community/organization is doing
    How are we progressing towards the long-term
    vision
    What are our priorities, actions, and
    commitments for the coming year

    10:00 a.m.

    Report Back

    10:15 a.m.

    Health Break

    Facilitated by AHCW team


    members

    Pillar Five: Integrated Continuum of Services

    NWT residents receive a continuum of integrated services according to their needs

    10:30 a.m.

    Review of the Territorial Action Plan:


    status of immediate actions
    progress of medium term actions

    11:00 a.m.

    Presentation Celebrating our Success:


    Project Jewel

    11:30 a.m.

    Moderated table discussion Whats Next?


    What my community/organization is doing
    How are we progressing towards the long-term
    vision
    What are our priorities, actions, and
    commitments for the coming year

    12:15 p.m. Lunch

    Meghan Etter

    Counselling Services Manager,


    Inuvialuit Regional
    Corporation

    Facilitated by AHCW team


    members

    3rd NWT Anti-Poverty Roundtable


    March 30-31, 2016
    Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, NT
    01:15 p.m. Report Back
    Sharing Our Successes
    Open discussion highlights and achievements to date
    1:30 p.m.

    Open floor whats happening in your community


    or region?

    02:00 p.m.

    Special Presentation:
    Living Wage Update and Employer Recognition

    Suzette Montreuil
    Alternatives North

    02:30 p.m. Health Break


    Building on Our Successes
    Priorities and Commitments to Action for 2016/17
    02:45 p.m.

    Summary Presentation:
    Updates to the Territorial Action Plan

    Co-Chairs

    03:00 p.m.

    Moderated table discussion:


    Feedback on the updated Territorial Action Plan

    Facilitated by AHCW team


    members

    03:45 p.m. Report Back


    04:30 p.m. Wrap up and Closing Comments

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