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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNW and PSAC Step Forward with Opening $20,000 Contribution. YELLOWKNIFE, September 04, 2025—Wildfires in the Northwest Territories have forced evacuations from Fort Providence and Whatì, placing enormous strain on Northerners evacuating their homes and pressure on the communities welcoming them. To support impacted communities, United Way NWT has activated its Emergency Response … Read more

Join Patrick in raising $21,000 for United Way NWT, Stanton Cancer Clinic, and Inclusion NWT! The Cancer Jig Patrick Scott’s life was altered by prostate cancer in 2013, which spread in 2016 and again in 2023. After initial treatment in 2024, Patrick will start chemotherapy this September. But while Patrick’s jig with cancer continues, he … Read more

United Way NWT is hosting an Annual General Meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, September 29th, in-person at 4910 53 Street, Yellowknife. Join us to learn about how our mission of supporting a sustainable and resilient North was realized in 2025.

YELLOWKNIFE—In response to devastating wildfires that have forced the evacuation of the northern Prairie communities of Flin Flon, Manitoba, and La Ronge, Saskatchewan, United Way NWT announced today that it will be making donations to the Saskatoon United Way’s Fire Evacuee Fund and the Canadian Red Cross’s Manitoba Wildfires Appeal, which are supporting local emergency … Read more

YELLOWKNIFEApril 7, 2025—United Way Northwest Territories (UWNWT) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of our Community Investment Fund (CIF), awarding $205,000 in grants to support local non-profits and community organizations across the NWT. The 21 funded initiatives this year range across a number of vital community services, from food security and housing to youth … Read more

YELLOWKNIFE—United Way NWT is proud to launch its annual Tampon Tuesday donation drive, running from March 24 to 31, 2025. The campaign calls on the community to donate pads, tampons, liners, and other menstrual hygiene products to support individuals facing period poverty across the Northwest Territories. “Many in our community lack access to menstrual products. … Read more

YELLOWKNIFE, December 11, 2024—United Way NWT is announcing a leadership transition within its Board of Directors. After 2 years of dedicated leadership as Chair, Paul Gillard is stepping down from the role while remaining as a board member for the next few months. Current Vice-Chair and long-serving board member Ben Linaker will succeed Paul as … Read more

YELLOWKNIFE, January 6, 2025—United Way Northwest Territories (UW NWT) is proud to announce a major investment of $850,000 to support the restoration and redevelopment of agricultural lands in Hay River. This funding, part of United Way NWT’s federally supported wildfire recovery and emergency preparedness program, will help revitalize Hay River’s economy and strengthen community resilience … Read more

YELLOWKNIFE, December 11, 2024—United Way NWT is pleased to announce the launch of a new wildfire recovery and emergency preparedness program. With funding support from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, this 30-month program will help Northern communities continue to recover from the impacts of recent wildfires while building capacity to address future … Read more